Course / Hairdressing

Certificate III in Barbering

Course Information

Program Code
SHB30516
Study Mode
Face to Face
Course Duration
52 Weeks

Overview

Certificate III in Barbering is designed for those who wish to become a professional barber. Students at this level will demonstrate competence in communicating in the workplace, consulting with clients and applying a broad range of technical skills and knowledge to provide barbering services to clients. Individuals will learn a range of well-developed skills where discretion and judgement is required and are responsible for their own outputs. The course is very hands on with lots of theory and practical sessions, designed to meet the growing demand for specialist barbering skills in the industry.

Hair design and styling
Traditional and classical men’s cutting techniques
Perform clipper over comb techniques
Provide general grooming techniques for men
Provide head, neck and shoulder massage
Perform beard and moustache trims
Provide client services
Provide colour treatments

Assessment

In SHB30516 - Certificate III in Barbering.

Students must complete, a total number of 26 Units consisting of

21 core units
5 elective units

The hairdressing sector is predominantly comprised of small businesses, many of which are operated as salons by self-employed hairdressers. Students have access to a fully equipped Hairdressing salon services environment (simulated) for practical demonstration and observations of all appropriate units throughout the course. Practical tasks will be set for each student that relate to the course structure and hairdressing.

ACCEND has the hairdressing services open to public, where students are able to maintain their skills required to successfully complete this qualification. An assortment of assessment methods structures this qualification including Practical Observation, Written Assessment, Project and simulated Workplace observation. Students will have access to a full range of hairdressing resources required for this qualification.

Assessments given to participants will occur in set tuition time (observational based assessments) and outside class time (project based assessments). All practical demonstrations will be observed by a ACCEND Trainer/Assessor.

In meeting their obligations to train a trainee, ACCEND will ensure that:

The student has access to the full range of settings/experiences required to develop competencies in all aspects of hairdressing
The student has access to the full range of tools and equipment commonly used by workers employed in hairdressing
The student will be instructed and supervised by a suitably qualified and experienced person