This qualification reflects the role of barbers who use a range of well-developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of barbering services to clients. They use discretion and judgement to provide client services and take responsibility for the outcomes of their own work.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a barber in any industry environment, usually a barber shop or salon.
What units are included in this course?
Students in the SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering are required to complete a total of twenty-six (26) unit of competencies to be awarded this qualification. This consists of twenty-one (21) core and and five (5) set elective unit of competencies.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Core/Elective | Nominal Hours |
| BSBSUS201 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Core | 20 |
| SHBHBAS001 |
Provide shampoo and basin services |
Core | 40 |
| SHBHCUT001 |
Design haircut structures |
Core | 20 |
| SHBHCUT002 |
Create one length or solid haircut structures |
Core | 30 |
| SHBHCUT003 |
Create graduated haircut structures |
Core | 35 |
| SHBHCUT004 |
Create layered haircut structures |
Core | 35 |
| SHBHCUT005 |
Cut hair using over-comb techniques |
Core | 30 |
| SHBHCUT007 |
Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures |
Core |
45 |
| SHBHCUT009 |
Cut hair using freehand clipper techniques |
Core | 25 |
| SHBHCUT011 |
Design and maintain beards and moustaches |
Core |
20 |
| SHBHCUT012 |
Shave heads and faces |
Core |
25 |
| SHBHCUT013 |
Provide men's general grooming services |
Core |
25 |
| SHBHDES001 |
Dry hair to shape |
Core |
40 |
| SHBHIND001 | Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas | Core |
20 |
| SHBHIND003 | Develop and expand a client base | Core |
35 |
| SHBHTRI001 | Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions | Core |
25 |
| SHBXCCS001 | Conduct salon financial transactions | Core |
25 |
| SHBXCCS002 | Provide salon services to clients | Core |
40 |
| SHBXIND001 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | Core |
45 |
| SHBXIND002 | Communicate as part of a salon team | Core |
30 |
| SHBXWHS001 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | Core |
40 |
| SHBHBAS002 | Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation | Elective | 20 |
| SHBHCLS004 | Neutralise unwanted colours and tones | Elective | 55 |
| SHBHCLS005 | Provide on scalp full head and retouch bleach treatments | Elective | 55 |
| SHBHCUT006 | Create combined haircut structures | Elective | 45 |
| SHBHCUT010 | Create haircuts using tracks and carving | Elective | 30 |
What is the duration of this course?
The SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering runs for approximately ten (10) months, and is held four (4) days a week. Classes are held on a Monday, Tuesday with a Simulated Hairdressing Workplace session held on either Wednesday or Thursday for the full duration of your training, as well as on a Friday for approximately four (4)months of your training.
All classes will commence at 9:15 AM and conclude at 3:45 PM, with a thirty (30) minute lunch break provided to all students at 12:15 PM.
Am I eligible for Skills First Funding
Generally, you are eligible for Skills First Funding if you are:
- an Australian citizen or permanent. resident, or a New Zealand citizen, and
- physically present in Victoria when you are doing your training and assessment.
Additionally, holders of a valid Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card will be eligible for further concessions.
What is the total cost of my qualification?
Fee-For-Service
$12,081.25
Government Funded
$4,386.25
Concession Funded
$1,821.25
Who do i contact for more information?
if you would like to discuss this course and/or your suitability in more detail, organise an equiry appointment or set up a private tour of our premises, please call our academy on (03) 8754 0000 for a confidential discussion, or alternatively email us at enquiries@sechihairacademy.com.
