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Certificate III in Barbering


 National Code: SHB30516
 TAFE SA Code: TP00901


Description

Kick start your career as a barber with this comprehensive hands-on course. You'll learn all about grooming techniques, head and face shaving, and maintaining beards and moustaches. Develop your technical knowledge and practical skills in all aspects of haircutting including solid, graduation, layering, and combination haircutting to achieve contemporary and classic styles. The strong focus on key barbering skills means you will be job-ready to join this exciting and creative industry.

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Fees

These course fees are for international students only.

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Note: TAFE SA course tuition and other fees/costs are subject to regular increases and are reviewed annually. TAFE SA accepts applications for courses commencing beyond the current year, course, tuition and other fees/costs for these years will apply once published. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to alter, amend or delete any fee, course, admission requirement, mode of delivery, duration or other arrangement without prior notice. If the study duration is extended beyond the period of the student’s visa the student will be liable for visa and related costs, eg medical examinations, OSHC and living expenses.

Overseas Students Health Cover

All overseas students are required to have Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) insurance for the entire duration of the course. The health cover rate will vary depending on the personal circumstances and duration of stay in Australia. Read more about Overseas Students Health Cover.

  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in Barbering (SHB30516)
    A strong focus on fundamentals in knowledge and practical skills in all haircutting forms in solid, graduation, layers and combination haircutting for current and traditional styles. Specialisation in barbering skills such as clipper and scissor over comb, tapering skills, WHS and sustainability. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 21 core units and 5 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices 40
    Communicate as part of a salon team 30
    Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment 45
    Conduct salon financial transactions 25
    Create combined traditional and classic mens haircut structures 45
    Create graduated haircut structures 35
    Create layered haircut structures 35
    Create one length or solid haircut structures 30
    Cut hair using freehand clipper techniques 25
    Cut hair using over-comb techniques 30
    Design and maintain beards and moustaches 20
    Design haircut structures 20
    Develop and expand a client base 35
    Dry hair to shape 40
    Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions 25
    Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas 20
    Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20
    Provide mens general grooming services 25
    Provide salon services to clients 40
    Provide shampoo and basin services 40
    Shave heads and faces 25

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Create combined haircut structures 45
    Receive and handle retail stock 35
    Recommend products and services 20
    Research and use hairdressing industry information 15
    Sell to the retail customer 20
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TAFE South Australia International

Level 1, 120 Currie Street
Adelaide, South Australia, 5000

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