Course Overview

The Barbering course provides professional training in haircutting, shaving, grooming, and beard styling for men. The course covers both classic and modern techniques, hair and scalp care, hygiene standards, client consultation, and the use of barbering tools. It prepares learners for employment in barbershops or to start their own grooming business.

Target Group
  • ✔School Leavers
  • ✔Haircutting Enthusiasts
  • ✔Salon or Shop Assistants
  • ✔Individuals seeking self-employment
  • ✔Professionals looking to upgrade skills
Certification

Award: Certificate awarded upon successful course completion.

Requirements: Attendance, class participation, and practical assessment.

Career Value: Employment in barbershops or self-run barbering business.

Entry Requirements
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: KCSE Certificate
  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: Basic English skills
  • INTEREST: Passion for grooming and customer service
🕒 Full-Time

3 Months (Weekdays)

🕒 Part-Time

3 Months (Evenings/Weekends)

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Barbering

  • History and ethics of barbering
  • Roles and responsibilities

Module 3: Hair Cutting Techniques

  • Clipper and scissor techniques
  • Fade, taper, and line-up

Module 5: Client Consultation & Hygiene

  • Professional communication
  • Sanitation and infection control

Module 7: Business Skills

  • Customer service
  • Record keeping & inventory

Module 2: Hair & Scalp Care

  • Scalp disorders and treatments
  • Hair types and shampooing

Module 4: Beard & Mustache Grooming

  • Beard shaping and trimming
  • Shaving techniques and tools

Module 6: Tools & Equipment

  • Maintenance of clippers and razors
  • Tool sanitation and safety

Module 8: Starting Your Own Shop

  • Setting up a barbershop
  • Marketing and pricing strategies

Career Progression Pathways

Entry-Level Roles
  • Barber
  • Salon Assistant
  • Grooming Technician
Advanced Roles
  • Senior Barber
  • Shop Supervisor
  • Trainer/Instructor
Self-Employment Opportunities
  • Start a barbershop
  • Mobile grooming services
Further Education Options
  • Diploma in Hairdressing or Cosmetology
  • Advanced Barbering Techniques Courses

Course Fee

KES 17,000

Fee includes tuition, practicals, exam registration, ID, and certificate.

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