


SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering
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SHB30516
Certificate III in Barbering
Full Time: 2 Nights Per Week | 12 Months
Night: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
July 17th 2023

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.
This course provides training in the fundamentals of barbering techniques and services including:
Shampoo & Basin Services
Men's General Grooming Services
Beards & Moustaches
Freehand Clipper Techniques
Salon Services
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Why choose SCA?

To be awarded SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering, a student must complete a total of Twenty-six (26) units of competency, consisting of:
Twenty (20) core units, and;
Nine (9) elective units
These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback.
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
SHBHIND001 Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas
SHBHIND003 Develop and expand a client base
SHBHTRI001 Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions
SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactions
SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clients
SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
Entry Requirements
Students will need to demonstrate the Learning, Literacy and Numeracy skills required for this course prior to course commencement.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered via face-to-face teaching, demonstration, and practical application. Students experience a simulated workplace environment, with access to equipment, products and facilities reflecting industry practice. Students are also required to complete a total of 100 hours mandatory work experience to be undertaken prior to course completion.
Full Time: 2 Nights Per Week | 12 Months
Night: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

South Coast Academy offer payment plans for all courses and are an approved Smart and Skilled Funding Provider for our Certificate Level Qualifications.
Fee for Service
Course Cost
$10,000.00Course Deposit
$1,000.00Paid upon enrolment to secure spot in course
Payment Plan
Eleven (11) x monthly payments $818.18Charged on the first of every month.
Student Kits
The following kit is required for purchase for this course:
Barbering Kit
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Whats included
All teacher directed learning
Online Learner Management System (LMS)
Student Uniform & ID Card
Industry Product Training
All learning resources
Smart and Skilled Funding
SCA Offer funding options which are available for the Certificate III in Barbering subject to eligibility. Please visit the Smart and Skilled website for further information.

The SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering qualification allows many options to work in a Salon or Barbershop, or even working for yourself as a freelance Barber.
Potential career opportunities include:

Barber
Men's Hair Stylist
Business Owner/Operator
SCA Recruitment Services
South Coast Academy offers a Recruitment Service to assist those in the Hair and Beauty industries looking for employment opportunities.
For Job Board Candidates and SCA Students, we offer:
Job Opportunity Notifications
Resume Writing Assistance
Interview Preparation
Job Ready Workshops focusing on presentation skills






