Course Outline
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.
| Course code | SHB30516 |
| Start date |
Please refer to the course intake dates provided below |
| Delivery mode | Blended delivery: Face-to-face training, Virtual Classroom (Zoom) |
| Duration |
Domestic: 52 weeks
** 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 |
Entry Requirements
RTO Requirements
International Students
The entry requirements for International Students are:
Must be 18 years old or over
Must have completed year 12 or equivalent
Must have a minimum IELTS score of 6 or
Must have a minimum TOEFL score of 64 or
Must have a minimum PTE Academic score of 50 or
Must have a minimum Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) score of 169 or
Must have a minimum OET score of B for each component
Domestic Students
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.
All assessment tasks are completed using a computer and internet, and it is recommended that students have these available before or at enrolment. Student must possess digital literacy skills to be successful.
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.
Pathways
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include:
- SHB50216 – Diploma of Salon Management
Employment of occupational pathway
Job roles related to this qualification include:
- men’s stylist/barber in a hairdressing salon
- barber in a barbershop
Assessment Methods
MITT utilizes 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)
- 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 MITT’s reassessment policy.
RPL/Credit Transfer
You can apply for recognition of prior learning, academic credit and work experience towards this qualification. You will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge throughout your life. 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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Course Intake Dates
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.
Units of study
To achieve SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering a total of 26 units must be completed. This includes:
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Electives |
|
|
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.
