About the course
About the course
Our barbering course will help you gain the skills of a barber in a range of areas including sales, consultation skills, technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of barbering services to clients.
You'll also learn to use discretion and judgement to provide client services, and take responsibility for the outcomes of your own work.
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Course Details
- Intake Dates & Course Length
- Career Outcomes
- Entry Requirements
- Applying
- Pathways & Accreditation
- Fees & Finance Options
- Course Structure
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Last updated:
16 Aug 2019 at 02:00PM AEST
Intake Dates & Course Length
February, April, May, July and September
Part time: 2-3 years (approximately) (the time taken to complete this course will vary depending on your input)
Career Outcomes
After successful completion of our barbering course you can apply for employment opportunities as a barber in any industry environment, usually a barber shop or salon
Entry Requirements
APPRENTICESHIP ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To apply for this course, you must also be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider and have a training contract with an employer.
We can provide information and support on how to apply for an apprenticeship with an employer listed by an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider. Contact the Skills & Jobs Centre on (03) 8892 1350 or email sajc.elgar@boxhill.edu.au.
PRE-TRAINING REVIEW
To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.
A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.
Pathways & Accreditation
After successful completion you can apply for entry into Certificate III in Hairdressing or Diploma of Salon Management
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 3
Fees & Finance Options
This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments
| Tuition Fee Type | Estimated Annual Fee |
| Apprentice Gov. Subsidised | $900.00 |
| Apprentice Concession | $180.00 |
| Full Tuition Fee | $4,650.00 |
| Service Fees | Estimated Annual Fees |
| Service & Amenities* | $155.00 |
| Core Skills Support** | $75.00 |
| Annual Material Fees | $325.00 |
| Retain Course Items*** | $1360.00 |
** Does not apply to VETiS, International students, Short Courses, Graduate Degrees , or re-enrolling students who re-enrol in the same course.
***Retained Course Items are purchased by the student once prior to commencing. The course items bought by the student become the property of the student. Such items retain a generic application for other purposes outside the student's course of study (e.g. textbooks).
Annual student tuition & material fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees listed are for 2019 and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. Advertised start dates and delivery locations are subject to viable student numbers. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.
Course Structure
Completion of 26 units, including 21 core and 5 elective units.
- SHBHBAS002 Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation20.0 hours
- SHBXIND002 Communicate as part of a salon team30.0 hours
- SIRRINV001 Receive and handle retail stock35.0 hours
- SHBHIND001 Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas20.0 hours
- SHBHCUT001 Design haircut structures20.0 hours
- SHBHCUT002 Create one length or solid haircut structures30.0 hours
- SHBHCUT003 Create graduated haircut structures35.0 hours
- SHBHCUT004 Create layered haircut structures35.0 hours
- SHBHCUT005 Cut hair using over-comb techniques30.0 hours
- SHBHIND003 Develop and expand a client base35.0 hours
- SHBHTRI001 Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions25.0 hours
- SHBHCUT006 Create combined haircut structures45.0 hours
- SHBHCUT007 Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures45.0 hours
- SHBHCUT009 Cut hair using freehand clipper techniques25.0 hours
- SHBHCUT011 Design and maintain beards and moustaches20.0 hours
- SHBHCUT013 Provide men's general grooming services25.0 hours
- SHBHCUT012 Shave heads and faces25.0 hours
- SHBHCUT010 Create haircuts using tracks and carving30.0 hours
- BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices20.0 hours
- SHBXCCS001 Conduct salon financial transactions25.0 hours
- SHBXCCS002 Provide salon services to clients40.0 hours
- SHBXIND001 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment45.0 hours
- SHBXWHS001 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices40.0 hours
- SHBXCCS004 Recommend products and services20.0 hours
- SHBHBAS001 Provide shampoo and basin services40.0 hours
- SHBHDES001 Dry hair to shape40.0 hours
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