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    Certificate III in Barbering at Liverpool, College Street

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    Certificate III in Barbering

    Course information

    Type
    CombinationA mix of on campus, virtual, online and workplace training.
    Focus
    BarberingCourse specialisation
    Schedule
    Full Time16+ hours per week.
    Duration
    9 monthsTime required to complete this course.
    Start date
    18 Jul 2022First day of attendance online or on campus.
    End date
    21 Jun 2023Final day of attendance online or on campus.

    Class details

    Location
    Liverpool, College Street
    Class time
    14 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
    Additional study time
    12 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
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    Course fees

    $---
    Fee pending

    Course fees are released each semester. We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.

    Proposed timetable

    What time classes run

    This course is currently scheduled on Monday and Wednesday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

    Additional information

    Other things to know

    Assessments

    Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.

    • Knowledge assessments

    • Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation

    • Portfolio of work

    Work placement

    Work placement gives you real experience and develops your skills.

    • To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to be able to meet the following work placement requirements:

      Access to relevant workplace experience and simulated work activities is a requirement to successfully complete this course. Where learners do not have access to a workplace, they will be required to participate in scheduled workplace sessions at TAFE.

    Materials needed

    To complete this course, the following materials are required:

    • You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:

    • You are required to provide your own trade equipment and a hair resource kit which you will keep when you complete your study. Approximate cost of $450 - $550

    • Equipment Lists will be provided at the orientation session or first day of class, along with suggested industry suppliers.

    • As part of this course, you will be required to provide barbering services on paying clients and may also need to provide clients for some of your practical classes and assessments.

    • You must comply with Work Health & Safety requirements for classes, including wearing closed in protective footwear and clothing that is clean and professional for the industry.

    Additional entry requirements

    To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

    • This course may also be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Enquire today to discuss your eligibility.

    • To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence that you:

      • Meet the minimum age requirement of 21 years old.
      • Have significant amount of work experience in the barbering or hairdressing trade area
      • Provide any Credit Transfers from relevant previous study or Recognition of Prior Learning from relevant workplace experience.
      • Meet the local level requirement of an ACFS level 3 for this qualification.
      • Attend a pre-enrolment RPL interview.
    Units

    Units taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Barbering qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 26 units of competency, including 21 core and 5 speciality units.

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Participate in environmentally sustainable work practicesBSBSUS201

    • Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areasSHBHIND001

    • Cut hair using freehand clipper techniquesSHBHCUT009

    • Apply safe hygiene, health and work practicesSHBXWHS001

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    Course delivery

    Combination study

    Learn through a combination of on-campus classroom, virtual classroom, online, and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.

    Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

    Liverpool, College Street

    Campus facilities

    • Local street parking

    • Bike racks

    • Library

    • Guest Wi-Fi

    • Student kitchenette

    Accessibility and inclusion

    • Accessible parking

    • All gender toilet

    • Accessible toilet

    • Ambulant toilet

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