TAFE NSW
12 months (full-time) or 1 year 6 months (part-time/apprenticeship)
Master professional barbering skills including fading, carving, beard design, and shaving techniques in industry-standard salons. This nationally recognised Certificate III is ideal for apprentices and experienced practitioners looking to gain formal qualification in the thriving men's grooming industry.
For apprenticeship pathway: You must be employed as an apprentice in the industry and registered with an Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP). For non-apprenticeship pathway: You must be at least 21 years old with photo identification, have at least 2 years of work experience in barbering or related trade (evidenced by resume or employer letters), and be currently employed in the relevant industry. Entry recommendations include manual dexterity, excellent communication skills, strong teamwork abilities, and the capacity to work with diverse clients. Basic literacy and numeracy skills are required.
The course comprises 26 units of competency: 21 core units and 5 specialty units. Core units cover: freehand clipper techniques, hair cutting structures (one length, graduated, layered, combined traditional and classic), beard and moustache design, head and face shaving, hair and scalp condition identification and treatment, salon services and financial transactions, client base development, shampoo and basin services, and workplace health and safety. Specialty units include: head, neck and shoulder massage, hair highlighting and colouring treatments, hair straightening and relaxation, hair curling and volumising, visual merchandise displays, special event hair services, retail stock handling, and responsible service of alcohol.
TAFE NSW is a leading vocational education provider in New South Wales with extensive industry connections and 117 study locations across the state. The provider offers nationally recognised qualifications that are portable across Australian states, industry-standard facilities and barbershops for practical training, flexible delivery options including apprenticeship and non-apprenticeship pathways, comprehensive support services including disability support and literacy assistance, and recognition of prior learning to accelerate your qualification.
Graduates pursue diverse career paths in the men's grooming and personal services industry. Career opportunities include: Qualified Barber in established salons or independent barbershops, Freelance Session Stylist working on film and television productions, Creative/Artistic Director leading salon teams and trends, Technical or Sales Advisor for barbering products and equipment, Business Owner/Operator establishing your own barbershop, Franchise Owner/Operator expanding established brands, and Screen Media Entertainer working in film and television grooming departments. The qualification also provides pathways to further study in related hairdressing and personal services qualifications.
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