Qualification Information
| VTCT Product Code: HB3N1 | GLH: 530 | Age Restriction: 16 |
| Qualification Number: 601/5888/8 | Units: 6 - 9 | Registration End Date: 31st Dec 2023 |
| Level: 3 | Minimum Credits: 66 |
Additional Information
Who is this qualification for?
The VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering is an occupational qualification that provides you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to work as an employed and/or self-employed barber able to work on hair combining a variety of different technical skills. This qualification is ideal for those who hold a hairdressing or barbering qualification and work in a commercial barbershop/salon
Why is this qualification the most suitable?
This qualification covers specific skills necessary to work as a senior hairdresser in the men’s/barber hairdressing industry. The qualification builds on existing knowledge and understanding of hairdressing and develops more detailed and enhanced technical skills necessary for employment. Your skills and techniques will be assessed in a real working environment.
What does this qualification cover?
There are four mandatory units in this qualification for you to study including:
- Provide client consultation services
- Creatively cut hair using a combination of barbering techniques
- Design and create a range of facial hair shapes
- Provide shaving services
You will then be able to select a minimum of two optional units from a range of 10 units which includes: provide specialist hair and scalp treatments; colour and lighten men’s hair; hair colour correction services.
The full range of units can be found within the record of assessment book.
What could this qualification lead to?
Learners who complete this qualification are eligible to become a State Registered Barber (SRB) with The Hairdressing Council.
Career opportunities as an all hair types hairdresser exist in a variety of contexts, including
- Commercial barbershops/salons
- Independent/self-employed/mobile/home-based settings
- Product manufacturing and training
- Armed services
- HM Prison service
- Cruise liners
- Hospitals/care homes
Further Learning Opportunities:
Whilst this qualification's primary purpose is to prepare you for employment as a senior barber/men’s hairdresser you may choose to complement your skills base or become a specialist in a particular field of hairdressing by undertaking advanced specialist qualifications at Level 4:
- VTCT Level 4 Award in Creative Male Grooming
- VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Salon Management
- VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Salon Management
- VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Specialist Hair and Scalp Services
- VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Hair Colour Correction
***Amendment to Total Credit Value – HB3N1 – VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering***
Following a review and to maintain comparability with other Awarding Organisations, would all centres please note that the minimum total credits required to achieve this qualification is 66 credits and not 65 credits as previously stated.
Training providers should ensure that all learners select a combination of optional units which brings the total for this qualification to at least 66 credits.
Qualification Structure
Mandatory - from this group you'll need to cover a minimum of 4 components and earn a minimum of 40 credits.
| Unit Code | Unit Ref | Unit Title | Level | Credits | GLH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHB30 | A/506/9367 | Provide client consultation services | 3 | 8 | 68 |
| UHB35 | D/506/9779 | Creatively cut hair using a combination of barbering techniques | 3 | 14 | 121 |
| UHB36 | R/506/9780 | Design and create a range of facial hair shapes | 3 | 7 | 60 |
| UHB37 | F/506/9774 | Provide shaving services | 3 | 11 | 110 |
Optional - from this group you'll need to cover a minimum of 2 components and earn a minimum of 26 credits.
| Unit Code | Unit Ref | Unit Title | Level | Credits | GLH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHB46 | M/506/9382 | Perm and neutralise hair | 2 | 10 | 93 |
| UHB49 | R/506/9584 | Fulfil salon reception duties | 2 | 6 | 47 |
| UHB50 | Y/506/9361 | Provide a variety of relaxing services | 3 | 9 | 82 |
| UHB51 | M/506/9365 | Hair colour correction services | 4 | 15 | 137 |
| UHB54 | H/506/9380 | Develop, enhance and evaluate your creative hairdressing skills | 4 | 9 | 63 |
| UHB55 | Y/506/9585 | Provide specialist hair and scalp treatments | 4 | 12 | 97 |
| UHB56 | D/506/9586 | Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of promotional activities | 4 | 10 | 61 |
| UHB57 | H/506/9587 | Contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business | 3 | 7 | 55 |
| UHB58 | H/506/9363 | Colour and lighten men's hair | 2 | 14 | 122 |
| UHB59 | Y/506/9781 | Design and create patterns in hair | 4 | 12 | 96 |
*For full details of the Rules of Combination for this qualification please see the Qualification Specification/Record of Assessment book.
Documents
*To find specifications for individual units, click on the "Structure" tab of your chosen qualification, select the unit code in the left hand column and on the new page click on the "Download unit book" tab under the unit title.
Centres approved to run this qualification
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