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National code: SHB30516

Certificate III in Barbering at Wollongong

Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Full Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Combination

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

6 months

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Next intake

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

Time Commitment

Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.

11 hours

Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.

2 hours

Fee details

Full fee This is the non-subsidised fee for the course. Payment plans may be available.

$10,110

This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.

Proposed timetable What time classes run

This course is currently scheduled on Monday and Wednesday from 9.00am to 5.00pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

Additional information Other things to know

Assessments

Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.

  • Knowledge assessments

  • Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation

  • Portfolio of work

Work placement

Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.

  • There is no work placement for this qualification.

Materials needed

To complete this course, the following materials are required:

  • The student is required to provide their own professional tools of trade to perform each task for this qualification. This includes:

    • Various scissors for the purpose of cutting hair, including thinners and long blade overcomb scissors
    • Feather haircutting razor and disposable replacement razors
    • Trimmer, Clipper and attachments, balding clippers if completing barber units
    • Blow dryer and thermal equipment
    • Sectioning clips, various combs and brush sizes
    • Professional personal equipment (PPE)
    • Enclosed footwear
    • Professional Industry standard dress code applies
  • Further costs in addition to your student fees may be applicable for this qualification. These costs are to provide you with additional resources and/or Incidentals to support your learning;

  • Uniform $115.00

  • Scissor Kit $200.00

  • Hairdressing brush kit: approx $85.00

  • Personal Protection Equipment: approx $40.00

  • Mannequin Head: approx $80.00

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 are:

    • Over 21 years of age with evidence of current industry experience. Your workplace evidence will be reviewed prior to course entry.
  • It is recommended that learners enrolled in the non-trade program will commence optional work placement .

  • While work placement is strongly encouraged it is not compulsory. Achieving competency with the addition of work placement with a host employer will support the learner’s ability to achieve competency more easily. Learners that are unable to find their own suitable work placement, will be required to complete the workplace training hours in a simulated workplace environment at TAFE during normal class times on a day nominated by the individual teaching section.

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 practices BSBSUS201

  • Provide shampoo and basin services SHBHBAS001

  • Design haircut structures SHBHCUT001

  • Create one length or solid haircut structures SHBHCUT002

  • ... 6

Course delivery Combination study

Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled 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.

Wollongong

Meaning ‘Sound of the Sea’ in the D'harawal Aboriginal Language, Wollongong is the gateway to the South Coast of New South Wales. TAFE NSW Wollongong is just minutes away from the city centre and adjacent to the University of Wollongong’s main campus. You can enjoy the area's beaches, eateries, shopping and entertainment. We have established arrangements permitting TAFE NSW graduates to easily transfer to University programs.

Campus address

Foleys Lane North Wollongong 2500

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

North Wollongong Station is 900 metres from campus.

Facilities

TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

  • Fully equipped library offering eResources, books, magazines, DVDs, subject specific library course guides, computers, reference services and more.

Student support

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  • Mon 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Tue 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Thu 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed