SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering
Look sharp for a career that's a cut above.
It's a career that will never go out of style - complete this barbering qualification and you'll be in demand in the growth industry area of men's grooming.
Overview
Campus Geraldton
When Available all year round
Study Mode Apprenticeship | Workplace
Gain the skills you need to carve out a career in barbering.
If you want to help people look and feel their best, this Certificate III in Barbering qualification will provide you with the technical skills and knowledge required to work as a barber.
You'll learn the essentials needed to work in the men's grooming industry including:
- 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
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year round, 2025
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete twenty-six (26) units of competence, comprising twenty-one (21) core and five (5) elective units selected from the options provided below. On-the-job learning must also be completed to attain this qualification under Apprenticeship arrangements.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
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 | $0.00 |
| SHBHCUT001 Design haircut structures | $65.00 | $19.40 | $0.00 |
| SHBHCUT002 Create one length or solid haircut structures | $81.25 | $24.25 | $29.94 |
| SHBHCUT003 Create graduated haircut structures | $97.50 | $29.10 | $45.71 |
| SHBHCUT004 Create layered haircut structures | $97.50 | $29.10 | $35.40 |
| SHBHCUT005 Cut hair using over-comb techniques | $81.25 | $24.25 | $29.94 |
| SHBHCUT007 Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures | $130.00 | $38.80 | $47.74 |
| SHBHCUT009 Cut hair using freehand clipper techniques | $97.50 | $29.10 | $45.71 |
| SHBHCUT011 Design and maintain beards and moustaches | $65.00 | $19.40 | $31.37 |
| SHBHCUT012 Shave heads and faces | $65.00 | $19.40 | $31.37 |
| SHBHCUT013 Provide men's general grooming services | $97.50 | $29.10 | $45.71 |
| SHBHDES001 Dry hair to shape | $81.25 | $24.25 | $0.00 |
| SHBHIND001 Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas | $16.25 | $4.85 | $0.00 |
| SHBHIND003 Develop and expand a client base | $32.50 | $9.70 | $11.57 |
| SHBHTRI001 Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions | $81.25 | $24.25 | $0.00 |
| SHBXCCS001 Conduct salon financial transactions | $81.25 | $24.25 | $0.00 |
| SHBXCCS002 Provide salon services to clients | $48.75 | $14.55 | $16.74 |
| SHBXIND001 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | $162.50 | $48.50 | $51.13 |
| SHBXIND002 Communicate as part of a salon team | $81.25 | $24.25 | $0.00 |
| SHBXWHS001 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | $113.75 | $33.95 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
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$65.00 | $19.40 | $0.00 |
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$130.00 | $38.80 | $62.11 |
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$97.50 | $29.10 | $45.71 |
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$48.75 | $14.55 | $0.00 |
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$65.00 | $19.40 | $19.22 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700