SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering
Look sharp with this barbering apprenticeship under your belt
Complete this barbering apprenticeship and you'll be in demand in the growth industry area of men's grooming.
Overview
Campus Balga
When Semester 1, 2026 | Semester 2, 2025
How Apprenticeship | On campus
Gain the skills you need to carve out a career in barbering
If you want to help men look and feel their best, successful completion of this qualification will provide you with the technical skills and knowledge required to work as a barber in the men's grooming industry. You'll learn the essentials needed to work in the men's grooming industry.
This course is offered through two different methods of delivery:
an apprenticeship where you can earn while you learn, with structured training under a formal training contract with an employer
OR
entirely campus based training, in class.
All participants who successfully complete the training for this qualification (either through an apprenticeship or on campus training) will be awarded an AQF qualification, ie the Certificate III in Barbering.
Trade Certification is only available to individuals who complete this qualification via an apprenticeship pathway.
For details on Trade Certificate eligibility, please refer to the Trade Certificate Fact Sheet published by the Apprenticeship Office.
If you're interested in pursuing this qualification through an apprenticeship, please visit the Apprenticeships Section of our website for more information.
- Designing and creating haircuts
- Designing and maintaining beards and moustaches
- Shaving heads and faces
- Health, safety, hygiene
- Financial and retail skills to work in a salon
I have the following attributes:
- Excellent attitude, enthusiastic, motivated and patient
- Good health with no skin allergies
- Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
- Able to consult with clients and listen to their needs
- Want to work in the personal services industry
Follow the link to find further information to help you make an informed choice about the suitability of this course.
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2026
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | $32.50 | $9.70 | $0.00 |
| SHBHBAS001 Provide shampoo and basin services | $32.50 | $9.70 | $10.00 |
| SHBHCUT001 Design haircut structures | $65.00 | $19.40 | $5.00 |
| SHBHCUT002 Create one length or solid haircut structures | $81.25 | $24.25 | $115.00 |
| SHBHCUT003 Create graduated haircut structures | $97.50 | $29.10 | $115.00 |
| SHBHCUT004 Create layered haircut structures | $97.50 | $29.10 | $130.00 |
| SHBHCUT005 Cut hair using over-comb techniques | $81.25 | $24.25 | $115.00 |
| SHBHCUT007 Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures | $130.00 | $38.80 | $90.00 |
| SHBHCUT009 Cut hair using freehand clipper techniques | $97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
| SHBHCUT011 Design and maintain beards and moustaches | $65.00 | $19.40 | $130.00 |
| SHBHCUT012 Shave heads and faces | $65.00 | $19.40 | $130.00 |
| SHBHCUT013 Provide men's general grooming services | $97.50 | $29.10 | $20.00 |
| SHBHDES001 Dry hair to shape | $81.25 | $24.25 | $20.00 |
| SHBHIND001 Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas | $16.25 | $4.85 | $10.00 |
| SHBHIND003 Develop and expand a client base | $32.50 | $9.70 | $10.00 |
| SHBHTRI001 Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions | $81.25 | $24.25 | $20.00 |
| SHBXCCS001 Conduct salon financial transactions | $81.25 | $24.25 | $0.00 |
| SHBXCCS002 Provide salon services to clients | $48.75 | $14.55 | $10.00 |
| SHBXIND001 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | $162.50 | $48.50 | $15.00 |
| SHBXIND002 Communicate as part of a salon team | $81.25 | $24.25 | $10.00 |
| SHBXWHS001 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | $113.75 | $33.95 | $10.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$65.00 | $19.40 | $15.00 |
|
|
$130.00 | $38.80 | $130.00 |
|
|
$65.00 | $19.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$113.75 | $33.95 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | $32.50 | $9.70 | $0.00 |
| SHBHBAS001 Provide shampoo and basin services | $32.50 | $9.70 | $10.00 |
| SHBHCUT001 Design haircut structures | $65.00 | $19.40 | $5.00 |
| SHBHCUT002 Create one length or solid haircut structures | $81.25 | $24.25 | $115.00 |
| SHBHCUT003 Create graduated haircut structures | $97.50 | $29.10 | $115.00 |
| SHBHCUT004 Create layered haircut structures | $97.50 | $29.10 | $130.00 |
| SHBHCUT005 Cut hair using over-comb techniques | $81.25 | $24.25 | $115.00 |
| SHBHCUT007 Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures | $130.00 | $38.80 | $90.00 |
| SHBHCUT009 Cut hair using freehand clipper techniques | $97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
| SHBHCUT011 Design and maintain beards and moustaches | $65.00 | $19.40 | $130.00 |
| SHBHCUT012 Shave heads and faces | $65.00 | $19.40 | $130.00 |
| SHBHCUT013 Provide men's general grooming services | $97.50 | $29.10 | $20.00 |
| SHBHDES001 Dry hair to shape | $81.25 | $24.25 | $20.00 |
| SHBHIND001 Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas | $16.25 | $4.85 | $10.00 |
| SHBHIND003 Develop and expand a client base | $32.50 | $9.70 | $10.00 |
| SHBHTRI001 Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions | $81.25 | $24.25 | $20.00 |
| SHBXCCS001 Conduct salon financial transactions | $81.25 | $24.25 | $0.00 |
| SHBXCCS002 Provide salon services to clients | $48.75 | $14.55 | $10.00 |
| SHBXIND001 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | $162.50 | $48.50 | $15.00 |
| SHBXIND002 Communicate as part of a salon team | $81.25 | $24.25 | $10.00 |
| SHBXWHS001 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | $113.75 | $33.95 | $10.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$65.00 | $19.40 | $15.00 |
|
|
$130.00 | $38.80 | $130.00 |
|
|
$65.00 | $19.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$113.75 | $33.95 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | $32.50 | $9.70 | $0.00 |
| SHBHBAS001 Provide shampoo and basin services | $32.50 | $9.70 | $10.00 |
| SHBHCUT001 Design haircut structures | $65.00 | $19.40 | $5.00 |
| SHBHCUT002 Create one length or solid haircut structures | $81.25 | $24.25 | $115.00 |
| SHBHCUT003 Create graduated haircut structures | $97.50 | $29.10 | $115.00 |
| SHBHCUT004 Create layered haircut structures | $97.50 | $29.10 | $130.00 |
| SHBHCUT005 Cut hair using over-comb techniques | $81.25 | $24.25 | $115.00 |
| SHBHCUT007 Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures | $130.00 | $38.80 | $90.00 |
| SHBHCUT009 Cut hair using freehand clipper techniques | $97.50 | $29.10 | $130.00 |
| SHBHCUT011 Design and maintain beards and moustaches | $65.00 | $19.40 | $130.00 |
| SHBHCUT012 Shave heads and faces | $65.00 | $19.40 | $130.00 |
| SHBHCUT013 Provide men's general grooming services | $97.50 | $29.10 | $20.00 |
| SHBHDES001 Dry hair to shape | $81.25 | $24.25 | $20.00 |
| SHBHIND001 Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas | $16.25 | $4.85 | $10.00 |
| SHBHIND003 Develop and expand a client base | $32.50 | $9.70 | $10.00 |
| SHBHTRI001 Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions | $81.25 | $24.25 | $20.00 |
| SHBXCCS001 Conduct salon financial transactions | $81.25 | $24.25 | $0.00 |
| SHBXCCS002 Provide salon services to clients | $48.75 | $14.55 | $10.00 |
| SHBXIND001 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | $162.50 | $48.50 | $15.00 |
| SHBXIND002 Communicate as part of a salon team | $81.25 | $24.25 | $10.00 |
| SHBXWHS001 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | $113.75 | $33.95 | $10.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$32.50 | $9.70 | $15.00 |
|
|
$130.00 | $38.80 | $130.00 |
|
|
$65.00 | $19.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$113.75 | $33.95 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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