Certificate III in Barbering
Here's a career that offers opportunities to work in salons anywhere in the world, or even in your own business, as a qualified barber.
Barbers generally provide hairdressing and grooming services to male clients — from trimming the most hipster of beards, through to creative modern haircuts, even waxing that awesome moustache! Male grooming is an emerging and fast growing field within the personal care and hairdressing industry, and the job opportunities are endless!
Through this qualification you'll gain skills and knowledge in understanding hair and hair types; choosing, recommending and selling products to clients; using various salon equipment; and of course the technical skills to provide a broad range of barbering styling and services to clients.
What a great start to a great career! Completion of this course can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
Training option
- Foundation skills
Industry areas
- Health and Beauty
- Health, Beauty and Fitness
- Creative Industries
Study area
- Hairdressing
Course ID
- National ID: SHB30516
- WA State ID: AZZ5
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
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
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 employerORentirely 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.
Delivery location
The SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering is your gateway to a fast-paced, creative career where style meets skill. This hands-on course is designed to ignite your passion for barbering, giving you the confidence and expertise to stand out in a vibrant, ever-evolving industry.
Throughout the course, you’ll learn from industry professionals to develop a strong foundation of in-demand skills used every day in barber shops and salons, including:
- Shampoo and basin services
- Precision cutting with scissors and clippers
- Modern men's styling, including fades, tracks and carving
- Beard and moustache design and maintenance
- Men's grooming and finishing techniques
- Head and face shaving
- Safe hygiene and professional practices
You will be required to participate in our Student Training Salon(opens in a new tab) , which is open to the public, with real, paying clients. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a barber in any industry environment, usually a barbershop or salon.
Step into a career where creativity, precision, and personality come together. Start your journey in barbering today.
This course is available as Full time on campus or as an Apprenticeship:
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On-campus delivery
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Ready to get started? This fast-paced 12-month course, delivered two days per week, is designed for mature learners and anyone looking to build their barbering career sooner.
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Learning goes beyond the classroom. You’ll train in a simulated salon environment that mirrors real industry settings, giving you the confidence, speed, and professionalism that employers are looking for.
-
-
Apprenticeship
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You must be employed in a training contract with an appropriate organisation to study an apprenticeship. Training is delivered one day per week on campus, while you gain valuable hands-on experience working with real clients in a barbering or hairdressing salon.
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If you are a qualified hairdresser, Recognition of Prior Learning(opens in a new tab) is available, which could give you credits for certain units that make up this qualification.
-
Delivery location
This qualification reflects the role of barbers who use a range of well-developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of barbering services to clients. They use discretion and judgement to provide client services and take responsibility for the outcomes of their own work.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a barber in any industry environment, usually a barber shop or salon.
Delivery locations
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Join the barbering revolution!
Built in collaboration with leading barbers, this progressive program delivers hands-on, technically focused training designed for the real world. Learn from award-winning educators who are actively shaping today’s barbering industry, bringing current trends, techniques, and creative innovation directly into the learning environment.
When you choose Taylorweir as your training provider, you will gain cutting-edge skills, industry-relevant knowledge, and practical experience that prepares you to stand out in a competitive industry.
APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAY: Three-year apprenticeship inclusive of one day a week “off the job” training for three semesters (1½ years).
Delivery location
This qualification reflects the role of barbers who use a range of well-developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of barbering services to clients. They use discretion and judgement to provide client services and take responsibility for the outcomes of their work. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a barber in any industry environment, usually a barber shop or salon. 1 day per week for 18 months for off the job training. Apprenticeship Duration - 3 years.
Delivery location
Barbers generally provide hairdressing and grooming services to male clients — from trimming the most hipster of beards, through to creative modern haircuts, even waxing that awesome moustache! Male grooming is an emerging and fast growing field within the personal care and hairdressing industry, and the job opportunities are endless!
Through this qualification you'll gain skills and knowledge in understanding hair and hair types; choosing, recommending and selling products to clients; using various salon equipment; and of course the technical skills to provide a broad range of barbering styling and services to clients.
What a great start to a great career! Completion of this course can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
Training option
- Foundation skills
Industry areas
- Health and Beauty
- Health, Beauty and Fitness
- Creative Industries
Study area
- Hairdressing
Course ID
- National ID: SHB30516
- WA State ID: AZZ5
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
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
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 employerORentirely 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.
Delivery location
The SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering is your gateway to a fast-paced, creative career where style meets skill. This hands-on course is designed to ignite your passion for barbering, giving you the confidence and expertise to stand out in a vibrant, ever-evolving industry.
Throughout the course, you’ll learn from industry professionals to develop a strong foundation of in-demand skills used every day in barber shops and salons, including:
- Shampoo and basin services
- Precision cutting with scissors and clippers
- Modern men's styling, including fades, tracks and carving
- Beard and moustache design and maintenance
- Men's grooming and finishing techniques
- Head and face shaving
- Safe hygiene and professional practices
You will be required to participate in our Student Training Salon(opens in a new tab) , which is open to the public, with real, paying clients. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a barber in any industry environment, usually a barbershop or salon.
Step into a career where creativity, precision, and personality come together. Start your journey in barbering today.
This course is available as Full time on campus or as an Apprenticeship:
-
On-campus delivery
-
Ready to get started? This fast-paced 12-month course, delivered two days per week, is designed for mature learners and anyone looking to build their barbering career sooner.
-
Learning goes beyond the classroom. You’ll train in a simulated salon environment that mirrors real industry settings, giving you the confidence, speed, and professionalism that employers are looking for.
-
-
Apprenticeship
-
You must be employed in a training contract with an appropriate organisation to study an apprenticeship. Training is delivered one day per week on campus, while you gain valuable hands-on experience working with real clients in a barbering or hairdressing salon.
-
If you are a qualified hairdresser, Recognition of Prior Learning(opens in a new tab) is available, which could give you credits for certain units that make up this qualification.
-
Delivery location
This qualification reflects the role of barbers who use a range of well-developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of barbering services to clients. They use discretion and judgement to provide client services and take responsibility for the outcomes of their own work.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a barber in any industry environment, usually a barber shop or salon.
Delivery locations
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
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 employerORentirely 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.
Locations
The SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering is your gateway to a fast-paced, creative career where style meets skill. This hands-on course is designed to ignite your passion for barbering, giving you the confidence and expertise to stand out in a vibrant, ever-evolving industry.
Throughout the course, you’ll learn from industry professionals to develop a strong foundation of in-demand skills used every day in barber shops and salons, including:
- Shampoo and basin services
- Precision cutting with scissors and clippers
- Modern men's styling, including fades, tracks and carving
- Beard and moustache design and maintenance
- Men's grooming and finishing techniques
- Head and face shaving
- Safe hygiene and professional practices
You will be required to participate in our Student Training Salon(opens in a new tab) , which is open to the public, with real, paying clients. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a barber in any industry environment, usually a barbershop or salon.
Step into a career where creativity, precision, and personality come together. Start your journey in barbering today.
This course is available as Full time on campus or as an Apprenticeship:
-
On-campus delivery
-
Ready to get started? This fast-paced 12-month course, delivered two days per week, is designed for mature learners and anyone looking to build their barbering career sooner.
-
Learning goes beyond the classroom. You’ll train in a simulated salon environment that mirrors real industry settings, giving you the confidence, speed, and professionalism that employers are looking for.
-
-
Apprenticeship
-
You must be employed in a training contract with an appropriate organisation to study an apprenticeship. Training is delivered one day per week on campus, while you gain valuable hands-on experience working with real clients in a barbering or hairdressing salon.
-
If you are a qualified hairdresser, Recognition of Prior Learning(opens in a new tab) is available, which could give you credits for certain units that make up this qualification.
-
Locations
This qualification reflects the role of barbers who use a range of well-developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of barbering services to clients. They use discretion and judgement to provide client services and take responsibility for the outcomes of their own work.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a barber in any industry environment, usually a barber shop or salon.
Locations
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Join the barbering revolution!
Built in collaboration with leading barbers, this progressive program delivers hands-on, technically focused training designed for the real world. Learn from award-winning educators who are actively shaping today’s barbering industry, bringing current trends, techniques, and creative innovation directly into the learning environment.
When you choose Taylorweir as your training provider, you will gain cutting-edge skills, industry-relevant knowledge, and practical experience that prepares you to stand out in a competitive industry.
APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAY: Three-year apprenticeship inclusive of one day a week “off the job” training for three semesters (1½ years).
Delivery location
This qualification reflects the role of barbers who use a range of well-developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of barbering services to clients. They use discretion and judgement to provide client services and take responsibility for the outcomes of their work. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a barber in any industry environment, usually a barber shop or salon. 1 day per week for 18 months for off the job training. Apprenticeship Duration - 3 years.
Delivery location
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