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SHB30516 - Certificate III in Barbering

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
International: 52 weeks (All the courses for International students are run over 2.5 days for a minimum of 20 hours per week)

 

** 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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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Credit Transfer

Course Intake Dates

Please note: dates are subject to change due to holidays and availability.
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.
2024
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
International Students 8th 15th 15th 7th
Domestic Students Please Call us on 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for the intake Dates

 

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.