Barber Courses in Melbourne
Barbers cut and style men's hair, shave beards, and offer grooming services while managing appointments, selling products, and maintaining equipment.
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How do I become a Barber in Victoria
Get qualified to work as a Barber in Melbourne with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
SHB30516
Duration
12 weeks - 3 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
Get the skills you need to work at a barber’s shop with the Certificate III in Barbering (SHB30516). It’s a nationally recognised qualification and completed over 12 months at a training centre that enables you to practice your skills. The course is hands-on and covers: shampoo and basin services, haircut design and technique, shaving heads and faces as well as merchandising and cash transactions. Enquire now for a list of study units and enrolment opportunities.
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Duration
12 weeks - 3 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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SHB40216
Duration
5 months - 16 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
Are you a qualified hairdresser and ready to level-up your cutting and colouring technique? Try the Certificate SHB40216 IV in Hairdressing. This nationally recognised training course is completed over 6 months and introduces the latest hairdressing trends (and techniques) in freehand clipping, chemical reformation, creative colouring and lightening. The course also covers makeup services, product sales, and salon leadership.
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Duration
5 months - 16 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
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SHBHDES003
Study mode
On Campus, Online
The SHBHDES003 Create Finished Hair Designs is an accredited course focusing on hair styling in Sydney, recognised through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This course equips hairdressers and barbers with the skills to consult, advise, and recommend suitable hair designs based on client preferences and facial features. It is designed for professionals in hairdressing salons or barber shops, emphasising discretion, judgment, and accountability in client service and the execution of hair designs.
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SHB30516 & SHB50216
This dual qualification will equip students with the practical skills and knowledge required to work as a professional barber and salon manager. The Certificate III in Barbering component covers barbering techniques, communication, customer service, and hygiene and safety procedures. The Diploma of Salon Management component covers management principles, financial planning, marketing, human resources, and business operations. Upon completion, graduates will have the ability to work independently, manage a...
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