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Certificate in Barbering

This course enable the learner to gain the necessary practical skills and knowledge required to enter the barbering industry.

Shaving Hair

Overview

Expression of Interest

We currently don't have this course scheduled. If you are interested in undertaking this course or looking for more information, please complete the form below and a member of our Recruitment Team will be in contact:

Barbering Learners

Barber
Barber Scissors
Barber Grooming
Barber Tools
Barber Tools
Barber at Work
Shaving Hair
Trimming Hair
Getting a Haircut
Hair Salon
Hair Clipper and Brush
Getting Haircut
Man Getting a Haircut
Trimming Beard
At a barbershop
Barber tools
Male Barber at Work
Barber Leaning on Chair
Barber Tools
Tattooed Barber Holding Scissors
At the Barbers
Course Modules

The qualification consists of 4 mandatory units.   

The main skills the learner will perform are:

  • Cut Men’s Hair – develop basic cutting techniques to create a range of looks and recognition of critical influencing factors associated 

  • Cut men’s facial hair – develop basic cutting techniques to create a range of looks and designs on facial hair.

  • Client consultation for hair services – using appropriate communication techniques to establish client requirements and identify any influencing factors.  Giving the client clear advice on further services and treatments

  • Be able to follow the correct health and safety salon/barbershop procedure for men’s hairdressing

Module Content

Detailed learning outcomes can be viewed by clicking on the links below:

Suitability

While no prior knowledge of barbering is required, learners must completed an interview and an aptitude test prior to course commencement.

This programme is designed for those who are currently unemployed, those interested in re-entering the workforce or those considering a career change.

This course is fully funded, delivered by Kildare Wicklow Education and Training Board (KWETB), paid for by the European Social Fund (ESF).

For those who are receiving a social welfare entitlement prior to course commencement will keep this  payment for the duration of their course.

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European Social Fund (ESF)

This course is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF). This means that the course is provided at no cost to the learner. This includes tuition, equipment, courseware and examinations.

 

The European Social Fund is the European Union (EU)’s main instrument for investing in people and supporting the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights. The aim of the ESF is to achieve high employment levels, fair social protection, and a skilled and resilient workforce for the future world of work, in line with the principles set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights. 

The European Social Fund Plus provides over €10 billion annually across the European Union. Each country in the European Union avails of this funding to improve job prospects for millions of people and create a more inclusive society. It co-funds local, regional and national employment-related projects throughout the European Union.

More information is available in the EUFunds and European Social Fund websites.

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