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.
Course code | SHB30516 |
Start date | Please get in touch with the admissions team for further information or look at course intake dates belowInternational Students: +613 9450 0500
Local Students: 131389 |
Delivery mode | classroom-based/virtual classroom |
Duration | International – 52 weeks (All the courses for International students are run over 2.5 days for a minimum of 20 hours per week)Domestic – 42 weeks approximately (may vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements) |
Entry Requirements
RTO requirements
Domestic students
Training and assessments are conducted in English. Applicants must possess sound written and spoken English skills. You will be required to complete a Language Literacy, Numeracy test paper as part of an enrolment interview.
Some assessment tasks are completed using a computer and the internet, and it is recommended that students have these available before or at enrolment.
International Students
The entry requirements for international students:
- Must be 18 years old or over
- Completed year 11 or equivalent
- A minimum score of 5.5 – IELTS, 46 – TOEFL, 42 – PTE, 47 CAE score or equivalent
Training Package
There are no pre-requisite or any other training package entry requirements to enrol in this course.
Duration
International – 52 weeks (All the course for International students are run over 2.5 days for a minimum of 20 hours per week)
Domestic – 42 weeks approximately (may vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements)
** Please note: duration in weeks may vary depending upon the number of contact days per week.
Pathways
PATHWAYS FROM THE QUALIFICATION
Further training pathways from this qualification include:
- SHB50216 – Diploma of Salon Management
EMPLOYMENT OR OCCUPATIONAL PATHWAY
Job roles related to this qualification include:
- men’s stylist/barber in a hairdressing salon
- barber in a barbershop
Units of study
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.
Assessment Methods
MITT uses a range of assessment methods which may include:
- Written assessment (open book)
- Projects
- Case study
- Observation
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 assessment 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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