Mayo College of Hairdressing
NVQ Level 3, Advanced Barbering
This qualification is recognised as the professional qualification for barbers and is ideal for anyone wishing to progress their career in barbering or would like to open and run their own barbers shop. This qualification is highly practical and provides the skills and underpinning knowledge required to practice as a professional barber.
Course Content
- Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
- Promote additional products and services to clients
- Provide hairdressing consultation services
- Create a variety of looks using a combination of barbering techniques
- Provide shaving services
- Design and create a range of facial shapes
- Design and create patterns in the hair
- Colour hair using a variety of techniques
- Provide facial massage services (hot towel)
- Contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business
- Promotional activities
Progression
Employment as a professional barber, salon manager, salon owner assisting with training in the work place.
Duration
Part time* one day a week (8 months)
- Cost euro4500 - Deposit euro750
- Contact College for dates
*acceptance is by interview and skills assessment and you must be employed in a commercial salon.
**you will need a work placement within a commercial salon. Qualifications are highly regarded both nationally and internationally enabling you to progress in your career.
All deposits are excluding college kits, uniform and City & Guilds registration fees. All deposits are non-refundable.

