

1 day per week in person

This Level 3 Barbering qualification is designed to develop your practical skills to an advanced level. You’ll learn how to create a variety of men’s hairstyles and facial hair looks while developing a strong understanding of health, safety, professional practice and client care. The course is ideal for those looking to progress their barbering skills and work confidently within the industry.
Develop advanced barbering techniques for cutting men’s hair and facial hair to create a variety of professional looks. You’ll learn how to plan and adapt services to meet individual client requirements while developing your understanding of safe salon practice, consultation, professional standards and maintaining health and safety within a barbering environment.
Practical Treatment and Theory Knowledge Check
Previous hairdressing or barbering experience is recommended. Learners should have a basic understanding of hair cutting techniques and be confident carrying out practical salon services.
Most Debut Academy learners pay nothing upfront by using an Advanced Learner Loan through Student Finance England. This loan covers 100% of your tuition fees and is paid directly to us.
✔ No upfront payment
✔ No credit checks
✔ Not based on income
You’ll only start repaying when you earn over £25,000 a year, and repayments are based on your income.
Course Cost for Level 3 Beauty Services
• £1645 if using government funding (Advanced Learner Loan)
• £1645 + VAT (£1974 total) if self-funding
Course fees are set by HM Government and published by the Education and Skills Funding Agency on the Learning Aims Reference Service (LARS).
Am I Eligible?
To qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan, you must:
• Be aged 19 or over
• Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Be a UK national or have the right to live and work in the UK
How to Apply
• Request a Learning and Funding Information Letter from us
• Use this letter to apply for your loan online
• Payments will begin automatically once you start your course
We’re happy to support you through the process!
Other Ways to Pay
Prefer to self-fund? You can pay by:
• Card or bank transfer
• In full or in instalments
Work within an established barbershop providing professional men’s cutting, styling and facial hair services.
Build your own client base and work independently from a salon, barbershop, rented chair or private workspace.
Offer professional barbering services directly to clients in their homes or other locations.
Specialise in advanced men’s cutting, shaping and styling techniques within a hair salon or barbering environment.
Develop a niche in beard shaping, trimming and facial hair design as part of your professional services.
Use your barbering skills and industry experience as a foundation for establishing and growing your own barbering business.