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SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering

  • Certificate

This barbering course provides comprehensive training in barbering skills, including sales, consultation, and technical techniques. It prepares students for careers in barber shops and salons, offering hands-on experience in a simulated salon environment with guidance from experienced lecturers.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
18 - 18 semesters full-time
Course Code
AZZ5, 117506B
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$21,874 total

About this course

Why choose this course?

Our barbering course is perfect for students who want to learn and improve their skills in the barbering industry. This course will help you understand all aspects of barbering, including sales, consultation, and technical skills.

This qualification will open doors for you to work as a barber in different hairdressing environments, such as barber shops and salons. Whether you want to work in a small boutique salon or a larger chain, this course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.

You will learn how to talk to clients and understand what they need. You will also get hands-on experience with various barbering techniques, like clipper cutting and beard shaping. Additionally, you will learn to follow industry standards and procedures to provide high-quality service.

You will receive practical training in our on-campus hair salon, where you will work with real customers in a supportive environment. Our experienced lecturers stay up-to-date with the latest hairdressing and barbering practices, so you will learn from the best.

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.
  • Completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 10.

Study locations

Balga

What you will learn

Why choose this course?

Our barbering course is perfect for students who want to learn and improve their skills in the barbering industry. This course will help you understand all aspects of barbering, including sales, consultation, and technical skills.

This qualification will open doors for you to work as a barber in different hairdressing environments, such as barber shops and salons. Whether you want to work in a small boutique salon or a larger chain, this course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.

You will learn how to talk to clients and understand what they need. You will also get hands-on experience with various barbering techniques, like clipper cutting and beard shaping. Additionally, you will learn to follow industry standards and procedures to provide high-quality service.

You will receive practical training in our on-campus hair salon, where you will work with real customers in a supportive environment. Our experienced lecturers stay up-to-date with the latest hairdressing and barbering practices, so you will learn from the best.

Career pathways

  • Barber
  • Hairdresser

Course structure

Core units
  • BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  • SHBHBAS001 Provide shampoo and basin services
  • SHBHCUT001 Design haircut structures
  • SHBHCUT002 Create one length or solid haircut structures
  • SHBHCUT003 Create graduated haircut structures
  • SHBHCUT004 Create layered haircut structures
  • SHBHCUT005 Cut hair using over-comb techniques
  • SHBHCUT007 Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures
  • SHBHCUT009 Cut hair using freehand clipper techniques
  • SHBHCUT011 Design and maintain beards and moustaches
  • SHBHCUT012 Shave heads and faces
  • SHBHCUT013 Provide men's general grooming services
  • SHBHDES001 Dry hair to shape
  • SHBHIND001 Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas
  • SHBHIND003 Develop and expand a client base
  • SHBHTRI001 Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions
  • SHBXCCS001 Conduct salon financial transactions
  • SHBXCCS002 Provide salon services to clients
  • SHBXIND001 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
  • SHBXIND002 Communicate as part of a salon team
  • SHBXWHS001 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
Elective units
  • SHBHCLS001 Apply hair colour products
  • SHBHCUT006 Create combined haircut structures
  • SHBHCUT010 Create haircuts using tracks and carving
  • SIRRINV001 Receive and handle retail stock
  • SIRRMER001 Produce visual merchandise displays

Credit for prior study or work

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

How to apply

How to apply

Apply to study at TAFE in six steps :

  1. find a course;
  2. check entry requirements;
  3. submit an application;
  4. accept your offer and pay;
  5. apply for your student visa; and
  6. receive your visa and come to Australia for your studies.

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