Hair and Beauty
- TH1NL3BC25
Campus Granton Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 6
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2025
Course enquiry form
Course overview
This one-year exciting course covers the basic skills with the NPA, in Semester 1, progressing to the advanced skills at SCQF Level 6 - Level 3 Diploma in Barbering, the highest award recognised within the industry to enter and work in the Barbering industry.
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.
Theory classes cover the knowledge required to complete all written work as part of your course. You will be required to have access to IT to enable you to complete parts of the course, e.g. laptop, Pc, iPhone, Android phone, Tablet, iPad.
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 award is the highest recognised within the industry as qualifying you as a Barber.
Please note:
- There is an additional cost for the course kit, uniforms and books, which must be purchased before starting the course.
- Students will also be expected to bring in clients for practice and assessment purposes.
If you are interested in being a model for our students or want to try out our star facilities before beginning your studying journey, simply book in for a treatment.
Hair Salons, Beauty Salons and Barbershop | Edinburgh College
What you will learnSemester 1:
- National Progression Award in Barbering
- Gents Cutting – Clippering and Razoring
- Cut Facial Hair
- An Introduction to Gent's Shaving
- Gents Scalp Massage
Semester 2:
- VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering
- Consultation Services
- Health and Safety
- Creatively Cut and Clip Hair Using a Combination of Barbering Techniques
- Design and Create Facial Hair Shapes
- Provide Shaving Services
- Creative Barbering Skills
- Planning Promotional Activities
- Financial Effectiveness of the Business
- Work Placement
Placement information
This one-year exciting course covers the basic skills with the NPA, in Semester 1, progressing to the advanced skills at SCQF Level 6 - Level 3 Diploma in Barbering, the highest award recognised within the industry to enter and work in the Barbering industry.
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.
Theory classes cover the knowledge required to complete all written work as part of your course. You will be required to have access to IT to enable you to complete parts of the course, e.g. laptop, Pc, iPhone, Android phone, Tablet, iPad.
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 award is the highest recognised within the industry as qualifying you as a Barber.
Please note:
- There is an additional cost for the course kit, uniforms and books, which must be purchased before starting the course.
- Students will also be expected to bring in clients for practice and assessment purposes.
If you are interested in being a model for our students or want to try out our star facilities before beginning your studying journey, simply book in for a treatment.
Hair Salons, Beauty Salons and Barbershop | Edinburgh College
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Granton Campus | Full time | 25/08/25 |
