SHB30516

Certificate III in Barbering

Kick start your career in the hairdressing industry and become a barber with this entry-level course.

STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast Darling Downs and South West Wide Bay Burnett North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On campus Apprenticeships and traineeships

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 14 Jul 2025 Duration: 1 year View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Full Fee

$12,740

Course overview

Kick start your career in barbering with this entry-level qualification. You will develop the essential skills and knowledge to work as a barber.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, skills in hairdressing and barbering are in demand with employers finding it hard to fill vacancies. The industry grew very strongly over the past five years and is expected to continue to expand with more than 31,000 job openings expected over the next five years.

You will develop a variety of skills including head and face shaving, carving, and clipper over comb techniques. You will also learn about a variety of modern salon operations including stock management, building and retaining a clientele, and processing financial transactions. Your training will take place in the classroom and in a simulated professional salon environment supported by industry-experienced teachers.

Successful completion of this course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to confidently seek employment opportunities in barbering.

What can I do?

Barber

Course outcome:

SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering

Trade skills assessment and gap training program

If you can demonstrate substantial competency in this qualification, you may be able to access funding for recognition of prior learning and gap training through the Trade Skills and Assessment Gap Training (TSAGT) program. TAFE Queensland is a proud recipient of funding from the Queensland Government, Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET) for this program. Only eligible participants may receive funding for eligible courses. Learn more about eligibility criteria.

Free apprenticeships for under 25s

The Queensland government is supporting young Queenslanders up to the age of 25 by providing access to fully subsidised training across a range of priority apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications. Learn more>

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 5 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBSUS201

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE :
BSBSUS201

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively measure current resource use and carry out improvements, including reducing the negative environmental impact of work practices.
UNIT NAME
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE
SHBHBAS001

Provide shampoo and basin services

UNIT CODE :
SHBHBAS001

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to complete a range of hair services provided at the basin area including pre-service shampoos and treatments, and post treatment removal of residual colour and lightening products.
UNIT NAME
Provide shampoo and basin services

UNIT CODE
SHBHCUT001

Design haircut structures

UNIT CODE :
SHBHCUT001

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop 2-D visual representations and plans for solid form, graduated and increased and uniform layered haircut structures. This enables hairdressers to visualise the components of finished haircut structures as aids to planning and completing haircuts.
UNIT NAME
Design haircut structures

UNIT CODE
SHBHCUT002

Create one length or solid haircut structures

UNIT CODE :
SHBHCUT002

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to consult with clients and analyse hair and facial characteristics to design and recommend complementary one length or solid haircuts. It requires the ability to cut hair into one length or solid hair cut structures and to finish hair to shape.

Pre-requisite unit :
SHBHCUT001
UNIT NAME
Create one length or solid haircut structures

UNIT CODE
SHBHCUT003

Create graduated haircut structures

UNIT CODE :
SHBHCUT003

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to consult with clients and analyse hair and facial characteristics to design and recommend complementary graduated haircuts. It requires the ability to cut hair into graduated hair cut structures and to finish hair to shape.

Pre-requisite unit :
SHBHCUT001
UNIT NAME
Create graduated haircut structures

UNIT CODE
SHBHCUT004

Create layered haircut structures

UNIT CODE :
SHBHCUT004

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to consult with clients and analyse hair and facial characteristics to design and recommend complementary layered haircuts. It requires the ability to cut hair into both uniform and increased layered hair cut structures and to finish hair to shape.

Pre-requisite unit :
SHBHCUT001
UNIT NAME
Create layered haircut structures

UNIT CODE
SHBHCUT005

Cut hair using over-comb techniques

UNIT CODE :
SHBHCUT005

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to consult with clients and analyse hair and facial characteristics to design, recommend and complete complementary tapered haircuts. It requires the ability to cut hair using scissor-over-comb and clipper-over-comb techniques, to remove bulk, to blend different structures within haircuts and to outline or blend perimeters of haircuts.

Pre-requisite unit :
SHBHCUT001
UNIT NAME
Cut hair using over-comb techniques

UNIT CODE
SHBHCUT007

Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures

UNIT CODE :
SHBHCUT007

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to consult with clients and analyse hair and facial characteristics to design, recommend and complete a range of complementary traditional and classic men's haircuts which combine different structures. The combination may involve two or more different structures which can include solid, graduated and layered structures and those tapered haircuts created using over-comb techniques.

Pre-requisite unit :
SHBHCUT002 , SHBHCUT003 , SHBHCUT004 , SHBHCUT005
UNIT NAME
Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures

UNIT CODE
SHBHCUT009

Cut hair using freehand clipper techniques

UNIT CODE :
SHBHCUT009

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to consult with clients and analyse hair and facial characteristics to design, recommend and complete complementary haircuts using freehand clipper techniques.

Pre-requisite unit :
SHBHCUT001
UNIT NAME
Cut hair using freehand clipper techniques

UNIT CODE
SHBHCUT011

Design and maintain beards and moustaches

UNIT CODE :
SHBHCUT011

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to consult with clients and analyse beard, moustache and facial characteristics to design, recommend and complete a range of complementary styles. It also involves ongoing maintenance of styles.
UNIT NAME
Design and maintain beards and moustaches

UNIT CODE
SHBHCUT012

Shave heads and faces

UNIT CODE :
SHBHCUT012

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to complete face and head shaves after analysing the client's head, face and hair characteristics for impacting factors.
UNIT NAME
Shave heads and faces

UNIT CODE
SHBHCUT013

Provide men's general grooming services

UNIT CODE :
SHBHCUT013

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to consult with clients and provide a range of general men's grooming services including trimming eyebrow and ear hair and shaving the neck under a beard. These enhancement services are usually offered in conjunction with haircutting services.
UNIT NAME
Provide men's general grooming services

UNIT CODE
SHBHDES001

Dry hair to shape

UNIT CODE :
SHBHDES001

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use a variety of styling tools to dry hair to shape after services completed by hairdressers or barbers in the salon team.
UNIT NAME
Dry hair to shape

UNIT CODE
SHBHIND001

Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas

UNIT CODE :
SHBHIND001

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to maintain, organise and clean tools, equipment and work areas to ensure a clean and tidy client environment and the hygienic and safe provision of hair services.
UNIT NAME
Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas

UNIT CODE
SHBHIND003

Develop and expand a client base

UNIT CODE :
SHBHIND003

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by hairdressers and barbers to develop, sustain and expand a personal clientele in order to remain a viable industry employee. Building relationships with clients occurs while hairdressers and barbers are delivering a range of services in the salon in which they are employed or operate.
UNIT NAME
Develop and expand a client base

UNIT CODE
SHBHTRI001

Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions

UNIT CODE :
SHBHTRI001

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to recognise a range of hair and scalp conditions as part of a pre-hair service analysis, to advise on and provide remedial treatments for minor conditions and to advise clients to seek further advice for abnormal or contagious conditions.
UNIT NAME
Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions

UNIT CODE
SHBXCCS001

Conduct salon financial transactions

UNIT CODE :
SHBXCCS001

Unit description :

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to conduct financial transactions for the sale of products and services within a personal services environment.
UNIT NAME
Conduct salon financial transactions

UNIT CODE
SHBXCCS002

Provide salon services to clients

UNIT CODE :
SHBXCCS002

Unit description :

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide a complete customer service experience.
UNIT NAME
Provide salon services to clients

UNIT CODE
SHBXIND001

Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment

UNIT CODE :
SHBXIND001

Unit description :

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work in a personal services environment by integrating knowledge of workplace rights and responsibilities and organisational policies and procedures, and by using effective team and individual work practices to plan and organise daily work activities.
UNIT NAME
Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment

UNIT CODE
SHBXIND002

Communicate as part of a salon team

UNIT CODE :
SHBXIND002

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work as part of a team in a salon or retail cosmetics environment. It requires the ability to communicate with colleagues and senior staff and actively participate in a team work environment.
UNIT NAME
Communicate as part of a salon team

UNIT CODE
SHBXWHS001

Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices

UNIT CODE :
SHBXWHS001

Unit description :

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to follow safe practices to minimise risks to self, client and colleagues in a salon environment.
UNIT NAME
Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
SHBHBAS002

Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation

UNIT CODE :
SHBHBAS002

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide relaxing head, neck and shoulder massages prior to other hair services. It requires the ability to use a basic range of massage techniques.
UNIT NAME
Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation

UNIT CODE
SHBHCUT006

Create combined haircut structures

UNIT CODE :
SHBHCUT006

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to consult with clients and analyse hair and facial characteristics to design, recommend and complete a range of complementary haircuts which combine different structures. The combination may involve two or more different structures which can include solid, graduated and layered structures and those tapered haircuts created using over-comb techniques.

Pre-requisite unit :
SHBHCUT002 , SHBHCUT003 , SHBHCUT004
UNIT NAME
Create combined haircut structures

UNIT CODE
SHBHCUT010

Create haircuts using tracks and carving

UNIT CODE :
SHBHCUT010

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source or create designs for tracks and creative carvings and to incorporate those into haircuts using clippers, scissors, razors or precision trimming tools.
UNIT NAME
Create haircuts using tracks and carving

UNIT CODE
SHBHIND002

Research and use hairdressing industry information

UNIT CODE :
SHBHIND002

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify appropriate information sources and to research, develop and maintain knowledge which underpins effective performance of all hairdressing or barbering sales and service activities.
UNIT NAME
Research and use hairdressing industry information

UNIT CODE
SHBXCCS004

Recommend products and services

UNIT CODE :
SHBXCCS004

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and update knowledge of the organisation's product and service range and to recommend products and services suited to customer needs. Products and services will vary according to the particular business type but can include any from a hair, barbering, beauty or cosmetics range.
UNIT NAME
Recommend products and services

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

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On Campus

You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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On Campus

You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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On Campus

You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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On Campus

You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
On campus with some online

You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more
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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Ipswich	On Campus	Anytime	6 months	Part time up to 3 days per week - completed Certificate III in Hairdressing	Full fee: $12,740 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Ipswich On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. Anytime The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time up to 3 days per week - completed Certificate III in Hairdressing The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $12,740 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Ipswich	On Campus	14 Jul 2025	1 year	Full time 3 days per week plus self-directed learning Wednesday, Thursday, Friday	Full fee: $12,740 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Ipswich On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 14 Jul 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 3 days per week plus self-directed learning Wednesday, Thursday, Friday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $12,740 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Mooloolaba	On Campus	14 Jul 2025	1 year	Full time 2 days per week Monday, Tuesday	Full fee: $12,740 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Mooloolaba On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 14 Jul 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 2 days per week Monday, Tuesday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $12,740 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Toowoomba	On Campus	Anytime	6 months	Part time up to 3 days per week - completed Certificate III in Hairdressing	Full fee: $12,740 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Toowoomba On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. Anytime The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time up to 3 days per week - completed Certificate III in Hairdressing The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $12,740 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Toowoomba	On Campus	14 Jul 2025	1 year	Full time 3 days per week plus self-directed learning Wednesday, Thursday, Friday	Full fee: $12,740 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Toowoomba On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 14 Jul 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 3 days per week plus self-directed learning Wednesday, Thursday, Friday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $12,740 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Townsville - Pimlico	On Campus	Anytime	up to 1 year	Full time 3 days per week 9am - 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	Full fee: $12,740 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Townsville - Pimlico On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. Anytime The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 3 days per week 9am - 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $12,740 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Cairns	On campus with some online	Anytime	up to 1 year	Full time 3 days per week Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday	Full fee: $12,740 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Cairns On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. Anytime The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 3 days per week Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $12,740 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Caboolture	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
South Bank	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Loganlea	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Ipswich	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Robina	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Mooloolaba	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Toowoomba	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Hervey Bay	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Gympie	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Bundaberg	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Townsville - Pimlico	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Burdekin	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Cairns	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

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Costs:

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.

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Certificate III in Barbering (SHB30516)

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Certificate III in Barbering

COURSE CODE: SHB30516

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Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

You must have completed year 10 or equivalent.
If you are under 17 years of age, special enrolment conditions apply.

Apprenticeship pathway
To study an apprenticeship or traineeship program you must be indentured as an apprentice or trainee with your employer.

Employers need to be able to provide the necessary human and physical resources to qualify for an apprentice.

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Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

You are responsible for meeting the minimum standard of dress. This includes having access to and wearing a black shirt, black pants or skirt (accompanied by black stockings or leggings), and enclosed, non-slip soles. You may also be required to purchase TAFE Queensland branded uniform items. More details will be provided after enrolment or during orientation.

Approximate cost for hairdressing tools range from $500-$900. These are not to be purchased until after orientation where teachers will discuss in more detail.

Robina campus
The Robina campus will be a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) campus for general learning. Students are able to access discounted pricing for device purchases via JB Hi-Fi. TAFE Queensland will have some portable devices available for short term loan and there will also be a limited number of desktop computers located on-site that students will be able to access. For all the details visit the BYOD page on our website.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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