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    National code: SHB30516

    Certificate III in Barbering at Newcastle, Tighes Hill

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    Class details

    Schedule Pace and number of hours.

    Full Time

    Delivery Method of course delivery.

    Combination

    Duration

    Course duration Time required to complete this course.

    9 months

    Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

    Any time

    End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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    Time Commitment

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

    20 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.

    9 hours

    Fee details

    Course fees are released each semester.

    We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.

    Proposed timetableWhat time classes run

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

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

    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.
      • 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 hairdressing or barbering 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.

    UnitsUnits 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

    • Develop and expand a client baseSHBHIND003

    • Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structuresSHBHCUT007

    • ... 6

    Course deliveryCombination 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.

    Newcastle, Tighes Hill

    TAFE NSW Newcastle is located in the trendy, inner-city suburb of Tighes Hill, a quick bus ride from Hamilton railway station and a short drive from the Newcastle CBD. Home to some of the most advanced equipment in Australia, TAFE NSW Newcastle is a beacon of opportunity for the people of the Hunter region, where they can come to learn, prosper, and create an exciting future for themselves and their local community.

    Campus address

    266 Maitland Road, Tighes Hill 2297

    Parking on campus grounds is available.

    Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

    Hamilton Station is 1400 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.

    • Design Centre Hunter, featuring:

    • Collaborative design workspaces

    • Industrial design workshop

    • Purpose designed gallery

    • Hunter Maritime College, featuring:

    • Fully operational auxiliary boiler system

    • Heat engine lab

    • Replicated engine control room

    • Ship bridge simulator

    • State-of-the-art simulated engine room

    • Newcastle Knights study hub, featuring:

    • Access to TAFE facilities for National Youth Cup players

    • Foundation media skills

    • Governance in sport

    • Skills exchange

    • Staff development skills

    • Work placements

    • Regional Music Institute, featuring:

    • Costume and props room

    • Four flexible rehearsal rooms for music, dramatic performances and screen work

    • Large performance space with Vertec QL PA system

    • Portable foley sound pit

    • Two Mac computer labs

    • Two state-of-the-art recording studios

    • Regional Institute of Performing Arts

    • Writers room

    Student support

    We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.

    • Mon8:30 am - 5 pm
    • Tue8:30 am - 5 pm
    • Wed8:30 am - 5 pm
    • Thu8:30 am - 5 pm
    • Fri8:30 am - 5 pm
    • SatClosed
    • SunClosed