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Barbering Certificate Level 3

at West Suffolk College, Bury St. Edmunds · college

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate1 yearFull time

What the college says

This is a great course for anyone already in industry wanting to sharpen their shears, return to education and develop new skills, and those who have recently finished their Level 2 qualification. This course will allow you to upskill and offer a wider range of advanced services.Achievement of this qualification demonstrates to an employer that you will have the skills and knowledge of health and safety, customer service, advanced cutting, shaving and styling services required for you to be employed as a senior barber.You will develop study skills and the resilience to learn, fail, improve, and then master the skills required to be an advanced barber in this exciting and thriving industry.

What you need to get on

You will need tobe motivated to achieve this qualification, be driven to be successful and be willing to work independently, be willing to self study, and have the discipline required to meet deadlines and revise for exams. You will need to have completed the Level 2 Qualification in Hairdressing, or Barbering, or Cutting and styling or Colouring and Styling. We recommend you achieve a Level 2 qualification in barbering or have equivalent industry experience before enrolling on this course. you

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • West Suffolk College

    Out Risbygate, BURY ST EDMUNDS, IP33 3RL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · BURY ST EDMUNDS

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