Victoria University
1 year full time
Master the art of professional barbering with hands-on training in traditional and contemporary techniques. This nationally recognised qualification prepares you to work as a qualified barber in salons, barbershops, or as a self-employed stylist, combining technical cutting skills with client consultation and business knowledge.
Applicants must be at least 16 years old (or 15 for apprentices) and complete a Pre-training Review and literacy and numeracy assessment to determine suitability. Apprenticeship applicants must be employed as an apprentice with an active Epsilon number. Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee entry as some courses receive more applications than places available. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available for relevant work or study experience. Special entry programs are available for students from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds.
The course comprises 26 units: 21 core units and 5 elective units. Core units include: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices, Provide shampoo and basin services, Design haircut structures, Create one length/solid/graduated/layered haircut structures, Cut hair using over-comb and freehand clipper techniques, Design and maintain beards and moustaches, Shave heads and faces, Provide men's general grooming services, Dry hair to shape, Maintain and organise tools and work areas, Develop and expand a client base, Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions, Conduct salon financial transactions, Provide salon services to clients, Comply with organisational requirements, Communicate as part of a salon team, and Apply safe hygiene and work practices. Elective units include planning hair services for special events, creating combined haircut structures, creating haircuts using tracks and carving, and recommending products and services.
Victoria University is a leading Australian institution ranked in the top 3% of universities worldwide and #1 for skills development according to QILT. VU offers hands-on learning at Aura, an industry-standard student-run salon at City Campus with the latest equipment. The university received the highest five-star rating for cultural diversity and provides 24/7 learning support through The Learning Hub. With 4000+ industry connections and a commitment to practical, job-ready training, VU ensures students graduate with real-world experience and recognised qualifications.
Upon completion, graduates are job-ready and recognised within the hairdressing industry as fully qualified barbers. Career opportunities include working as a men's stylist in barbershops or salons, providing freelance or self-employed barbering services, salon management, or establishing your own barbering business. The qualification provides a pathway to work in any industry environment and opens doors to entrepreneurship, as demonstrated by graduates like Matt who successfully started their own barbering business.
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