Basic Barbering Skills


North East Scotland College

Course details

Course description

Learn and develop fundamental barbering skills.

This programme is for those who wish to learn the basic skills for barbering. It will introduce you to basic barbering skills, using clippers and scissor work. Learners will perform a variety of different styles, learn new techniques, using the most up to date equipment and products.

Excellent attendance and successful completion may lead to enrolment on one of our full time barbering courses.

What you will experience

You will cover:

  • One to one support and guidance for barbering
  • Demonstrations for a range of styles
  • Excellent customer service training
  • Develop confidence and skills
  • Establish an understanding for the correct sectioning techniques to use to create a variety of styles.
  • Shampooing techniques suitable for a range of clients
  • How to correctly maintain tools and equipment
  • Learning outcome

    Progression:

    Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.

    Education at NESCol:

    On successful completion of this course, you may want to consider further study or hairdressing on a full-time or part-time course, such as

    Level 1 Certificate in Hairdressing (Broadly compared to SCQF Level 4) or Level 2 Diploma for Hairdressing (Broadly compared to SCQF Level 5) or SVQ Level 2 Barbering (Broadly compared to SCQF Level 5).

  • Hairdressing
  • Employment:

    Upon successful completion of this course you may be able to secure employment in a salon, where you will be able to perform basic barbering techniques.

  • Barber
  • Salon assistant
  • Provided by

    North East Scotland College

    enquiry@nescol.ac.uk

    0300 330 5550

    Provider website

    Gallowgate

    Aberdeen

    AB25 1BN

    Entry requirements

    No formal qualifications required.

    Course options

    Course details

    Part time

    13th Feb 2024

    Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.

    Venue details

    Aberdeen City Campus

    Gallowgate

    Aberdeen

    AB25 1BN

    Course details

    Part time

    16th Apr 2024

    Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.

    Venue details

    Aberdeen City Campus

    Gallowgate

    Aberdeen

    AB25 1BN

    Course details

    Part time

    20th Feb 2024

    Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.

    Venue details

    Fraserburgh Campus

    Henderson Road

    Fraserburgh

    AB43 9GA

    Course details

    Part time

    23rd Apr 2024

    Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.

    Venue details

    Fraserburgh Campus

    Henderson Road

    Fraserburgh

    AB43 9GA