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National code: SHB30516

Certificate III in Barbering at Grafton

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.

12 months

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Any time

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.

14 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.

12 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 Tuesday with day classes. 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.

  • 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 offering, you need to be able to provide evidence that you:

    • 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 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.

Grafton

TAFE NSW Grafton is an important part of the Clarence Valley community, offering students an ideal place to study and live. The township of Grafton sits on the banks of the beautiful Clarence River and is known for its jacaranda trees, water sports and friendly country feel.

Campus address

7 Clarence Street Grafton 2460

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Grafton Station is 2000 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.

  • A large automotive garage

  • A painting and decorating showcase

  • Advanced music and screen facilities

  • Child studies and childcare centre

  • Electrotechnology training workshop

  • Fully equipped automotive training workshop

  • Hair and beauty training academy

  • Multiple IT labs

  • Multiple welding and metalwork bays with a strong focus on safety

  • Painting and decorating studio

  • Specially fitted electrotechnology rooms

Student support

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  • Mon 8.30 AM - 5 PM
  • Tue 8.30 AM - 5 PM
  • Wed 8.30 AM - 5 PM
  • Thu 8.30 AM - 5 PM
  • Fri 8.30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed