Hair and Beauty
Barbering NPA Part Time
Campus Granton Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 5
Study mode Part time
Start date
Aug 2025
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Course overview
This 18-week exciting course will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to competently perform basic Barbering techniques.
The course is for individuals with hairdressing qualifications and experience wishing to add to their portfolio of skills.
As you work within our professional salon environment and Barbershop, you will gain essential practical experience working on clients and mannequin heads, working with high-end product companies such as Wella, Osmo and American Crew during practical sessions on paying clients to enhance your employability prospects further.
Training at Edinburgh College will enhance your employability prospects as we have an exceptional standard of facilities and highly qualified lecturers. You will be provided with up-to-date training in innovations and techniques with leading product manufacturers and barbers.
Edinburgh College is not only a recognised Centre of Excellence by Wella but also houses the Wella Training Studio for Scotland. This amazing collaboration ensures students receive the most up-to-date training in innovations and techniques within the industry.
This course is SQA Accredited
Please Note:
- The cost of the course is £500, and it must be paid before the start of the course. Course fees are non-refundable once the course has started.
- Some theory will be delivered online - you will be required to have access to IT to enable you to complete this part of the course, e.g. laptop, Pc, iPhone, Android phone
We also ask all students to adhere to the dress code for the department as follows:
- Black Trousers
- Black T-Shirt
- Black Shoes
If you are interested in being a model for our students or want to try out our facilities before beginning your studying journey, book in for a treatment.
Hair Salons, Beauty Salons and Barbershop | Edinburgh College
What you will learn- National Progression Award in Barbering
- Gents Cutting – Clippering and Razoring
- Cut Facial Hair
- An Introduction to Gent's Shaving
- Gents Scalp Massage
Placement information
- All students must be working in the Hairdressing or Barbering industry.
How the course is assessed
- All practical assessments are carried out on paying clients within our Barbershop.
- The theoretical aspects of the course are carried out by completing open-book assignments and invigilated closed-book exams.
Number of days per week
- Monday afternoons every week for 18 weeks from 1.30 PM to 4 PM.
- Plus 12 hours of self-directed study.
Entry requirements
- You must be 16 years of age or older before the start date of the course
- You must have paid for the course in full
- Hold a Level 5 Hairdressing qualification or be working towards the qualification
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- There is no formal interview process.
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English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Barbering
Career options
- You will be qualified to perform basic Barbering techniques in the industry.
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Granton Campus | Part time | 25/08/25 |
