SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering
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.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
This qualification provides participants with the skills to obtain occupational positions such as:
- Barber
| Course code | SHB30516 |
| Start date | View Intake Dates |
| Delivery mode | Blended delivery: Face to face training, Virtual Classroom ( Zoom) |
| Duration | Domestic: 52 weeks International: 52 weeks (All the courses for International students are run over 2.5 days for a minimum of 20 hours per week)
** Please note: Duration in weeks may vary depending upon the amount of contact days per week. Duration may vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements |
RTO requirements
Training and assessments are conducted in English. Applicants must possess sound written and oral English skills. You will be required to complete a Pre-training and Language Literacy and Numeracy Assessment. For inquiries regarding additional requirements, international and domestic students are encouraged to reach out to us either by phone at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500, or by visiting contact page.
Training Package
There are no pre-requisite or any other training package entry requirements to enrol in this course.
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Pathways from the qualification
While ETEA may not offer all the qualifications indicated within the pathway, the organisation advises relevant progression that may be attained by upskilling
- SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management
Employment or occupational pathway
Job roles related to this qualification include:
- Barber
ETEA utilises a range of assessment methods to assess student skills and competencies. These are as outlined below:
- Question and answer/written assessment tasks
- Role play/practical demonstration and observation of skills (as applicable)
- Practical demonstration and observation of skills in a simulated environment (as applicable)
Assessment will be either a Recognition of Prior Learning pathway or a Training and Assessment pathway. For a Training and Assessment pathway, participants are advised of the assessment requirements at the start of each training session. Students not achieving competency in any of the assessments will be required to undertake another assessment under the terms and conditions of ETEA’s reassessment policy.
You can apply for recognition of prior learning, academic credit and work experience towards this qualification. During the course of your life you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you are building up a bank of knowledge. The evidence of these skills and knowledge accumulated can be used to help you gain a qualification.
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Please note: dates are subject to change due to holidays and availability.
If the dates provided do not suit, please contact us at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500 via phone, or through our contact page, as we will accommodate dates to suit student’s needs.
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| JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | |
| International Students | 8th | 15th | 15th | 7th | ||||||||
| Domestic Students | Please Call us on 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for the intake Dates | |||||||||||
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 26 units,
consisting of 21 core and 5 elective units.
(NB: Elective units may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements)
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| Core | |
| 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 |
| SHBHCUT012 | Shave heads and faces |
| SHBHCUT011 | Design and maintain beards and moustaches |
| 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 |
| BSBSUS201 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| SHBHBAS001 | Provide shampoo and basin services |
| 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 | |
| SHBHBAS002 | Provide head, neck, and shoulder massages for relaxation |
| SHBHCLS002 | Colour and lighten hair |
| SHBHCLS004 | Neutralise unwanted colours and tones |
| SHBXCCS004 | Recommend products and services |
| SIRRINV001 | Receive and handle retail stock |
** Please note: electives may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.