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Barbering for Beginners

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Subject Area
Hair, Beauty and Complementary Therapies
Start date
27 January 2026
Duration
17 weeks
Mode of study
Part Time
Fees
£180.00 Discounts may be available
£180.00 Tuition Fees

50% discount available to learners on a Means Tested Benefit.

100% discount available to Under 19s dependent on course suitability.

£0.00 Other Fees

Other fees may include any of the following: registrations, exam fees or any course materials.

Want to spread the cost? Contact us about our payment plans.
Please note, all advertised fees are for one year only, unless otherwise stated in the additional information below.

Course Overview

This course takes complete beginners through the basic skills of barbering including scissor and clipper techniques; and covers hair cutting, beard shaping and facial grooming.

… complete beginners wanting an introduction to barbering

… hairdressers looking to develop their skills and techniques in barbering

This course will help you understand men’s grooming fashions and introduce you to a range of techniques and services offered by the modern barber.

What you’ll learn:

  • Basic comb, scissors and clipper skills
  • Client care and consultation
  • Equipment care and safety
  • Cut, trim and style hair, beards and moustaches

There are no formal requirements, just an interest in learning barbering skills

You’ll be advised about the purchase of equipment and blocks to practice your skills, during the first week of the course.

After successful completion of the course, if you would like to continue developing your skillset you can progress onto the Level 2 NVQ Barbering course.

City of Newport Campus

Course Code
NCCE2455AB
Start time
17:30
Duration
17 weeks
End time
21:00
Mode of study
Part Time Evening
Day(s)
Tuesday

Fees: £180.00

£180.00 Tuition Fees

50% discount available to learners on a Means Tested Benefit.

100% discount available to Under 19s dependent on course suitability.

£0.00 Other Fees

Other fees may include any of the following: registrations, exam fees or any course materials.

Want to spread the cost? Contact us about our payment plans.
Please note, all advertised fees are for one year only, unless otherwise stated in the additional information below.

Discounts may be available

After booking your course you have 14 days to change your mind and request a full refund. You can still request a refund after this date, but this will only be given if you meet the criteria from the college fee policy.

If your chosen course starts within 14 days of you booking your place, then the 14 day refund policy does not apply and any refund will be subject to the college fee policy.

All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.

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