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Courses Code
QDXHDBASF
Study method
Part Time
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Tamworth

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  • Is this course for you?

    Applying for this 4-week skin fade course is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to enhance their barbering skills and stay ahead in the industry. This comprehensive program covers everything from the basics to advanced techniques, ensuring that learners gain a deep understanding of skin fades. With hands-on practice, personalised feedback, and peer reviews, participants can refine their techniques and achieve precision in their work. The course also emphasises customization and styling, teaching how to tailor fades to different hair types and face shapes, which is crucial for meeting diverse client needs.

    Additionally, the real-world application sessions, including client consultations and live model demonstrations, prepare learners for actual barbering scenarios. The inclusion of business skills, such as marketing and client retention strategies, equips participants with the knowledge to build and sustain a successful barbering career. Completing this course not only enhances technical skills but also boosts confidence and professional credibility, making it a valuable investment for aspiring and experienced barbers alike.

  • Required qualifications

    In order to enrol onto this course, you need to have a Level 2 Hair or Barbering qualification.

  • What skills will I develop?

    On this 4-week skin fade course, you’ll develop a wide range of skills and knowledge essential for mastering skin fades and excelling in barbering:

    Technical Skills:

    • Basic and Advanced Skin Fade Techniques: Learn how to achieve high, mid, low, and taper fades with precision.
    • Blending and Transitioning: Master techniques for seamless blending between different lengths.
    • Customisation: Tailor skin fades to various hair types (straight, curly, coarse) and face shapes.
    • Styling: Use products and tools for finishing touches and polished looks.

    Practical Experience:

    • Hands-on Practice: Regular practice sessions on mannequins and live models to refine your techniques.
    • Peer Review: Constructive feedback from peers to improve your skills.
    • Live Demonstrations: Observe real-world applications by the instructor.

    Professional Knowledge:

    • Tools and Equipment: Understand the types, maintenance, and usage of clippers, trimmers, combs, and guards.
    • Safety and Hygiene: Learn sanitation practices for tools and workspace, and the importance of personal hygiene.

    Client Interaction:

    • Effective Communication: Techniques for understanding client needs and preferences.
    • Consultation Skills: Build rapport and trust with clients.

    Business Skills:

    • Marketing: Strategies for promoting skin fade services.
    • Client Retention: Tips for building a loyal client base.

    Certification:

    • Skill Evaluation: Receive personalised feedback and evaluation of your techniques.
    • Certification: Earn a certificate of completion to boost your professional credibility.

    This course provides a comprehensive approach to learning skin fades, ensuring you gain both technical proficiency and professional expertise.

  • Careers

    Completing this 4-week skin fade course can open up several career opportunities in the barbering and hairstyling industry:

    Barber:

    • Specialised Barber: Focus on skin fades and modern hairstyles.
    • Mobile Barber: Provide services at clients’ locations.

    Hairstylist:

    • Men’s Hairstylist: Specialise in men’s haircuts and styles.
    • Salon Stylist: Work in a salon offering a range of hair services.

  • Work experience

    The 4-week skin fade course includes practical, hands-on experience as part of the curriculum, but it does not require external work experience.

  • English and maths

    While the primary focus of the skin fade course is on barbering techniques, you will also develop valuable English and maths skills:

    English Skills:

    • Communication: Learn effective techniques for understanding client needs and preferences.
    • Consultation Skills: Build rapport and trust with clients through clear and professional communication.
    • Feedback: Provide and receive constructive feedback during peer reviews and hands-on practice sessions.

    Maths Skills:

    • Measurement: Use precise measurements for different fade lengths and blending techniques.
    • Tool Selection: Understand the numerical settings on clippers and trimmers to achieve desired results.
    • Business Skills: Apply basic maths for marketing strategies, pricing services, and managing client retention.

    These skills will enhance your ability to interact with clients, perform accurate and consistent haircuts, and manage the business aspects of your barbering career.

  • Other important information

    The course will be offered as an evening course for a 4 week block.

    There are no exams, only practical assessments.

  • Is this course for you?

    Applying for this 4-week skin fade course is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to enhance their barbering skills and stay ahead in the industry. This comprehensive program covers everything from the basics to advanced techniques, ensuring that learners gain a deep understanding of skin fades. With hands-on practice, personalised feedback, and peer reviews, participants can refine their techniques and achieve precision in their work. The course also emphasises customization and styling, teaching how to tailor fades to different hair types and face shapes, which is crucial for meeting diverse client needs.

    Additionally, the real-world application sessions, including client consultations and live model demonstrations, prepare learners for actual barbering scenarios. The inclusion of business skills, such as marketing and client retention strategies, equips participants with the knowledge to build and sustain a successful barbering career. Completing this course not only enhances technical skills but also boosts confidence and professional credibility, making it a valuable investment for aspiring and experienced barbers alike.

  • Required qualifications

    In order to enrol onto this course, you need to have a Level 2 Hair or Barbering qualification.

  • What skills will I develop?

    On this 4-week skin fade course, you’ll develop a wide range of skills and knowledge essential for mastering skin fades and excelling in barbering:

    Technical Skills:

    • Basic and Advanced Skin Fade Techniques: Learn how to achieve high, mid, low, and taper fades with precision.
    • Blending and Transitioning: Master techniques for seamless blending between different lengths.
    • Customisation: Tailor skin fades to various hair types (straight, curly, coarse) and face shapes.
    • Styling: Use products and tools for finishing touches and polished looks.

    Practical Experience:

    • Hands-on Practice: Regular practice sessions on mannequins and live models to refine your techniques.
    • Peer Review: Constructive feedback from peers to improve your skills.
    • Live Demonstrations: Observe real-world applications by the instructor.

    Professional Knowledge:

    • Tools and Equipment: Understand the types, maintenance, and usage of clippers, trimmers, combs, and guards.
    • Safety and Hygiene: Learn sanitation practices for tools and workspace, and the importance of personal hygiene.

    Client Interaction:

    • Effective Communication: Techniques for understanding client needs and preferences.
    • Consultation Skills: Build rapport and trust with clients.

    Business Skills:

    • Marketing: Strategies for promoting skin fade services.
    • Client Retention: Tips for building a loyal client base.

    Certification:

    • Skill Evaluation: Receive personalised feedback and evaluation of your techniques.
    • Certification: Earn a certificate of completion to boost your professional credibility.

    This course provides a comprehensive approach to learning skin fades, ensuring you gain both technical proficiency and professional expertise.

  • Careers

    Completing this 4-week skin fade course can open up several career opportunities in the barbering and hairstyling industry:

    Barber:

    • Specialised Barber: Focus on skin fades and modern hairstyles.
    • Mobile Barber: Provide services at clients’ locations.

    Hairstylist:

    • Men’s Hairstylist: Specialise in men’s haircuts and styles.
    • Salon Stylist: Work in a salon offering a range of hair services.

  • Work experience

    The 4-week skin fade course includes practical, hands-on experience as part of the curriculum, but it does not require external work experience.

  • English and maths

    While the primary focus of the skin fade course is on barbering techniques, you will also develop valuable English and maths skills:

    English Skills:

    • Communication: Learn effective techniques for understanding client needs and preferences.
    • Consultation Skills: Build rapport and trust with clients through clear and professional communication.
    • Feedback: Provide and receive constructive feedback during peer reviews and hands-on practice sessions.

    Maths Skills:

    • Measurement: Use precise measurements for different fade lengths and blending techniques.
    • Tool Selection: Understand the numerical settings on clippers and trimmers to achieve desired results.
    • Business Skills: Apply basic maths for marketing strategies, pricing services, and managing client retention.

    These skills will enhance your ability to interact with clients, perform accurate and consistent haircuts, and manage the business aspects of your barbering career.

  • Other important information

    The course will be offered as an evening course for a 4 week block.

    There are no exams, only practical assessments.

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