Barbering Level 1
This introductory course is designed for individuals who are passionate about barbering and want to begin their journey in the hair industry. It provides the basic essential skills and knowledge required to be able to work in a barbershop as a trainee or progress to further training.
Course Information
Course Type:
16-18
Study Mode:
Full Time
Qualification:
Certificate
Location:
Deane Road Campus
Course Code:
HD101-YP01
Course Length:
36
Start Date:
September 2026
Subject Area:
SERVICE INDUSTRIES
Overview
This introductory course is designed for individuals who are passionate about barbering and want to begin their journey in the hair industry. It provides the basic essential skills and knowledge required to be able to work in a barbershop as a trainee or progress to further training.
What You'll Learn
Students will gain hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge in areas such as:
Prepare and maintain work areas
Contribute to the development of effective working relationships
Blow dry hair
Shampoo and condition hair
Assist with colouring services
Assist with perming services
You will also begin introduction in to cutting and styling hair
Prepare and maintain work areas
Contribute to the development of effective working relationships
Blow dry hair
Shampoo and condition hair
Assist with colouring services
Assist with perming services
You will also begin introduction in to cutting and styling hair
How Will I Be Assessed?
Practical assessments in a salon environment
Online exams and portfolio work
Observation by qualified assessors
Online exams and portfolio work
Observation by qualified assessors
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of 4 GCSEs, graded 9-2
I'm Interested, What Next?
Visit the college website or contact the admissions team to apply. Early applications are encouraged due to limited spaces.
Future Opportunities
After completing Level 1, students can progress to:
Level 2 in Barbering
Apprenticeships in barbering
Level 2 in Barbering
Apprenticeships in barbering
Who Can I Speak To?
paula.holmes@boltoncc.ac.uk
How to Apply?
Click the ‘Apply’ button on this page.
You’ll be asked to set up a Learner Hub account so that you can track your application.
If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
You’ll be asked to set up a Learner Hub account so that you can track your application.
If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
Open Events
Open Events are your chance to experience Bolton College first-hand.
Register for one of the events below to chat to tutors, explore our facilities, and find out more about our amazing courses.
Visit boltoncollege.ac.uk/events to find an event and register.
Register for one of the events below to chat to tutors, explore our facilities, and find out more about our amazing courses.
- Wednesday 15th October 2025, 5pm-7pm
- Tuesday 18th November 2025, 5pm-7pm
- Monday 15th December 2025, 5pm-7pm
- Wednesday 9th February 2026, 5pm-7pm
- Thursday 12th March 2026, 5pm-7pm
- Tuesday 12th May 2026, 5pm-7pm
- Thursday 18th June 2026, 5pm-7pm
- Walk In Day, Thursday 2nd July 2026, 9am-4pm
Visit boltoncollege.ac.uk/events to find an event and register.
Enrichment
Sitting a job interview, writing a personal statement, applying for university - taking part in our enrichment programme will give you a CV to wow in all of these situations! You’ll benefit from departmental and cross-college enrichment with:
As well as giving you essential professional and technical skills, you’ll demonstrate that you’re a successful and well-rounded person, helping you to make a lasting impression.
We want you to have fun, so we also have plenty of leisure and sporting activities for you to enjoy, improving your health and wellbeing
- Inspiring trips and experiences
- Meetings with industry experts
- Visits to leading companies in your sector
As well as giving you essential professional and technical skills, you’ll demonstrate that you’re a successful and well-rounded person, helping you to make a lasting impression.
We want you to have fun, so we also have plenty of leisure and sporting activities for you to enjoy, improving your health and wellbeing
Why Choose Us?
We’re an elite College, and part of the University of Bolton Group, offering you a gateway to all of Greater Manchester’s vast range of fantastic opportunities for specialist careers, university degree courses and higher Apprenticeships.
We’ll reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Our £75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a lecture theatre; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, café and canteen.
You’ll also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.
You may qualify for a college bursary or financial support from Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT), access more information here: LTCT Financial Support
We’ll reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Our £75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a lecture theatre; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, café and canteen.
You’ll also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.
You may qualify for a college bursary or financial support from Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT), access more information here: LTCT Financial Support
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