Hairdressing &
Barbering

This one-year course is suited to students interested in a career in the hair industry. Students will be trained in a realistic working environment in the College’s state-of-the-art salons. Students will experience the normal day-to-day running of a hairdressing salon and will engage with customers and potential employers. This will ensure students are ready to begin an exciting journey within ...

The one year course covers a wide range of areas relating to the skills and knowledge required for preparing to work in the Barbering Industry.

This course aims to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of management within a hair and beauty context. It also aims to develop students’ skills in a range of hair and beauty services, which are aligned to the needs of employers in the industry. South West College is approved by The Open University as an appropriate organisation to offer higher education programmes l...

This Level 3 qualification enhances the underlying principles and practical skills required in hairdressing. It is designed to deliver a high level of occupational competence and provide a sound platform from which to progress into employment within the hairdressing industry. Work placement is an integral part of the course. This course is also available as an apprenticeship.

The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering is a technical qualification that provides students with the knowledge, understanding and skills to work as an employed or self-employed barber. Students will attend College for theory and skills development within our commercial salons. Work placement is an integral component of the course helping students to understand the rigours of running a barbering bu...

This course is suited to students interested in developing their existing hairdressing skills. Students will be trained in a realistic working environment in the college’s state of art salons. Students will experience the normal day to day running of a hairdressing salon and will engage with customers. This will ensure students are ready to begin an exciting journey within this creative industry. ...

The one-year course covers a wide range of areas relating to the skills and knowledge required for preparing to work in the Barbering Industry. Students will incorporate College study with work placement to understand the rigours of running a barbering business. Work placement is an integral part of the course. This course is also available as an Apprenticeship.

This one year course is suited to students interested in a career in the hairdressing industry. Students will be trained in a realistic working environment in the college’s state of art salons. Students will experience the normal day to day running of a hairdressing salon and will engage with customers. This will ensure students are ready to begin an exciting journey within this creative indust...

The one year course covers a wide range of areas relating to the skills and knowledge required for preparing to work in the Barbering Industry.

The main purpose of this qualification is to develop hair and beauty skills, techniques and knowledge which will prepare students to progress to the next level of vocational learning. All the units in this qualification directly prepare students for further study in the hair and beauty sector.