How Long is Barber School? Barber school typically requires 1,500 hours, which takes about 10 months to complete. Students in these barbering programs take coursework in theory and receive hands-on training in hair-cutting techniques.

How to become a barber

• Complete your high school education. Formal barber programs require a completed highschool diploma.
• Complete a barber program. Enrol in a barbering program after highschool.
• Take the licensing exam. To get the barbering licence you need to pass the licensing exam.

You can gain a hairdresser/barber qualification by:

1. completing an apprenticeship, which the New Zealand Hair and Beauty Industry Training Organisation (HITO) oversees.
2. applying to have your hairdressing experience recognised by HITO through the Qualification by Experience (QbyE) programme.

Twelve weeks training in total. Cost: is €2500 – book early for €200 discount! Professional Equipment, Registration Fees for VTCT, Learning Tools, and Exam Administration worth €300 provided and VTCT level 2 Certificate bringing all students to the level of junior barber.

Barbering brings a lot of benefits—you can make great money, the job security is next level (c’mon, people will always need their hair taken care of), there’s lots of customer interaction, and you get to tap into both your creative and business savvy sides. Plus, you’re likely going to be in demand.

Luckily, barbers & hairdressers do not need a license to cut hair in the UK. However, if you are a business owner and are looking to open hairdressing, hair salon, or barbering business of any kind, then you may need to register your business with the local council. This is in the form of a Hairdresser Licence.

Some states will allow you to complete a barber apprenticeship to sit for the exam in lieu of completing a formal program. An apprenticeship must be completed under the supervision of a state-approved and licensed barber. Some states, like New Hampshire, require both a degree and an apprenticeship.

The Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Hairdressing and Barbering is designed for learners who are new to the industry and have little or no experience of hairdressing and barbering. The qualification provides the necessary skills and knowledge that prove occupational competence as a hairdressing or barbering assistant.

Although barbers need hands-on practice before they can become licensed, some training courses can be completed online. There are also online continuing education courses that can be used for license renewal.

The courses available at Servilles Academy are all NZQA approved qualifications, consisting of; Hairdressing ( Level 3 and Level 4 certificates), Barbering ( Level 3 certificate) and Makeup ( Level 3 and Level 4 certificates).

*You may be eligible to train for free under the Fees free scheme. Click here to find out more. A letter will be sent to the applicant immediately following the interview to notify acceptance. On acceptance you will be required to return a contract to Servilles Academy within 5 working days.

Servilles Academy was established in 1993 by Paul Serville (Founder and Director) who has over 50 years of experience in the industry. The academy was created with the intention of training the next generation of Hairdressers in New Zealand.

Hours are Tuesday – Friday from 8:45 am – 4:15 pm. Monday is a self-directed study day used for projects and assignments. *You may be eligible to train for free under the Fees free scheme. Click here to find out more.