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VTCT NVQ Level 1 Cert in Hairdressing & Barbering (Barbering Route)

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Qualification name NVQ Certificate in Hairdressing and Barbering
Qualification level 1
Awarding organisation Vocational Training Charitable Trust
Learning method Classroom based
Course hours Full-time
Course start date 14th September 2026
Cost description Please refer to our website.
Attendance pattern Daytime

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div style=color: #000000; font family: 'Segoe UI'; font size: 14px; line height: 20px; ol li p strong Practical Observations /strong /p ul li You will be observed by your assessor performing barbering tasks such as: ul li Shampooing and conditioning hair /li li Blow drying hair /li li Preparing for hair services and maintaining the work area /li li Assisting with shaving services (optional unit) /li /

span style=font size: 14px; font family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #000000; Successful completion can lead to further study at Level 2 or entry level roles in barbering. /span

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Name Crawley College
Address College Road
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 1NR
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Email info@crawley.ac.uk
Phone 01293 442200
Website https://www.crawley.ac.uk/
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