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Certificate in Barbering and Personal Development (MADE): C&G

A female barbering student in a black hoodie carefully cutting the hair on a mannequin head inside a training facility.
Qualification Qualifications Explained
C&G
Study Mode
Full Time
Duration

1 Year - 2.5 Days p/w
Start date
Aug 2026
Campus
Springburn
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Course overview

ℹ️ Due to exceptionally high demand on the first day applications opened, this course is now closed to further applications.

Shape your future and your craft with MADE: The Academy for Modern Barbering @ Kelvin.

This year-long course offers a supportive and structured route into the fast-paced world of barbering.

Designed for school leavers, younger learners and those who’ll benefit from additional employability support, it combines practical barber training with a strong focus on personal development and work readiness.

Delivered by industry professionals and Glasgow Kelvin College’s qualified lecturers, MADE @ Kelvin offers recognised City & Guilds certification and real barbershop experience within our commercial salon at Springburn Campus.

You’ll learn everything from client consultation and cutting techniques to social media marketing and customer care, developing the confidence to work with clients and build your own professional profile.

This course is delivered over 36 weeks (2.5 days per week) — a flexible alternative to our intensive 18-week fast-track route — and includes an employability strand to help you take your first confident step into the industry.

This course is ideal for:

  • School leavers or beginners interested in a creative, hands-on career.
  • Learners who would benefit from a slower-paced, supportive training environment.
  • Individuals looking to gain both technical barbering skills and employability experience.
  • Anyone with a genuine interest in the barbering industry and enthusiasm to learn.

You will be provided with an essentials barbering kit that suits this level of learning.

What you will learn

You’ll gain the knowledge, confidence and technical ability to begin your barbering career. Training covers both practical and theoretical areas, including:

  • Working in the Industry – customer service, teamwork and communication.
  • Health & Safety – professional standards and safe salon practice.
  • Tools, Products & Equipment – understanding and maintaining your barbering kit.
  • Consultation Skills – assessing client needs and delivering quality service.
  • Shampooing & Conditioning – techniques including scalp massage.
  • Cutting Men’s Hair – foundation cutting and clipper control.
  • Facial Hair Shaping – trimming, blending and beard design.
  • Styling Techniques – finishing skills for professional results.
  • Social Media & Self-Promotion – building your online barber profile.
  • Employability & Personal Development – confidence, communication and client building.

Learning takes place through practical sessions, theory lessons and live model work in our on-site barbershop.

Hairdressing student Marcus demonstrates how to cut and style a modern mullet on a training mannequin at Glasgow Kelvin College.

Modern Mullet in Action 💈✨

Our student Marcus takes us through how he cuts and styles a modern mullet as part of his Barbering course training.

Looking for a fresh cut? Our MADE Academy in Springburn is currently looking for models to receive free haircuts from our talented barbering students — all supervised in a professional training environment.

📞 To book your appointment at MADE Academy, call 0141 630 5195

Real skills. Real clients. Real experience.💇‍♂️✂️🔥

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Entry requirements

✅ No prior barbering experience required

✅ A genuine interest and enthusiasm for the barbering industry

✅ Self-motivation and commitment to home study and practice

✅ A strong personal statement will support your application and help ensure the right course placement

ℹ️ Due to Health & Safety, Awarding Bodies stipulations or Legislation set by Governing Bodies - you must be 16 years old at the start of this course.

ℹ️ For this course, if English is not your first language

  • If you do not have a formal ESOL qualification but your language skills meet this level, you should apply for your course and then contact our Admissions team to organise an internal language assessment  here at the College.

Career Opportunities

Qualified barbers are in high demand, with opportunities to work:

💈 As an employed barber in established salons

✂️ As a self-employed or freelance barber

Future prospects

After completing this course, you’ll achieve a City & Guilds qualification and be invited to graduate with Glasgow Kelvin College.

You may progress to Level 3 City & Guilds Barbering training or move directly into employment as a junior barber within a professional barbershop.

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Video Transcript – Marcus: Barbering

I'm Marcus, this is the 18 week barbering course.

I'm doing a modern mullet, so I've tapered in the sides and now I'm joining the back into the sides.

Now that I've connected the sides, I'm now going to connect the top, so I'm pulling a section, I'm pulling it down and then I'm matching it into the side.

Now that I've cut the hair, I'm just going to use some product in it before I blow dry it.

I'm just doing the finishing touches on this mullet. So it's just a slick back at the top, taper at the side, and it's just flowing into the back.

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