Course Overview
In this Program, you will develop job-ready skills. Our Program focuses on providing you with hands-on experience with the guidance of our qualified teachers. You will be learning in a positive atmosphere and have access to state-of-the-art facilities
This Program has been designed to teach you practical skills in:
- Designing and styling men’s hair, including fades
- Hair and scalp treatment techniques
- Relaxing and straightening hair
- Men’s grooming
- Foundation cutting, combination mens’ cutting, scissor and clippering techniques
- Head and face shaving
- Advanced cutting and colour techniques
Over the course of this qualification, we offer flexible learning, with a blend of face-to-face and online components.
Campus Locations
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Barber
- Barber Shop Owner
- Barber Fashion / Trend designer
- Retail Sales Personnel
- Salon Products and Services Assistant
Recognition

Study Method
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
Locations


- Victoria
- Melbourne
- Melbourne CBD
- Melbourne
Duration and Study Load
Apprenticeship: Estimated duration 156 Weeks
Non-Traineeship: Estimated duration 52 Weeks
Intensive Course Delivery Options available too.
Delivery
Face to Face Training
In-person Classroom-Based training delivered at TMG College Australia sites with a combination of interactive workshops in the TMG College Australia’s Salon with opportunities or Students to undertake practical industry-based simulated training activities which fully replicate the resources, environment and any time and productivity pressures that exist in the actual workplace and workplace participation.
Offsite Training
TMG College Australia can deliver training and undertake assessments using facilities at a Students workplace, or in a mobile manner (e.g. delivery at a regional/remote location for a specific period or for a specific training course).
Mixed Mode Training
A combination of various delivery modes. Also known as “Mixed Delivery” or “Blended Learning”. This includes Online, Face to Face and Workplace Based.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this Program however Students are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review and a Language Literacy Numeracy and Digital Literacy Assessment.
These will assist with determining suitability and relevance into program entry and identification of any support needs.
Recognition of Prior Learning
We provide Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where student work experience or qualifications of an advanced and related nature have been undertaken. RPL result is subject to the quality and amount of the evidence submitted by the Student to TMG.
Assessment
Assessment methods may include:
- Knowledge questions
- Simulated Hands-on Projects
- Research and Report/Assignment writing
- Case studies/Simulated scenarios
- Practical Demonstration
Credit Transfer
We provide Credit Transfer with agreed and consistent credit outcomes for components of a qualification, if the CT request is equivalent in content and learning outcomes with TMG’s matched qualifications.
Subjects
The SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering requires 26 units of competency.
Core Units:
BSBSUS201- Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
SHBHBAS001 – Provide shampoo and basin services
SHBHCUT001 – Design haircut structures
SHBHCUT002 – Create one length or solid haircut structures
SHBHCUT003 – Create graduated haircut structures
SHBHCUT004 – Create layered haircut structures
SHBHCUT005 – Cut hair using over-comb techniques
SHBHCUT007 – Create combined traditional and classic men’s haircut structures
SHBHCUT009 – Cut hair using freehand clipper techniques
SHBHCUT011 – Design and maintain beards and moustaches
SHBHCUT012 – Shave heads and faces
SHBHCUT013 – Provide men’s general grooming services
SHBHDES001 – Dry hair to shape
SHBHIND001 – Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas
SHBHIND003 – Develop and expand a client base
SHBHTRI001 – Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions
SHBXCCS001 – Conduct salon financial transactions
SHBXCCS002 – Provide salon services to clients
SHBXIND001 – Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
SHBXIND002 – Communicate as part of a salon team
SHBXWHS001 – Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
Elective Units:
SHBHCLS004 – Neutralise unwanted colours and tones
SHBHCLS002 – Colour and lighten hair
SHBHBAS002 – Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation
SHBXCCS004 – Recommend products and services
SIRRINV001 – Receive and handle retail stock
Credit Transfer and RPL offered: Recognition of prior learning and skills assessment.
About TMG College Australia
We understand how important it is to not only choose the right qualification for you, but also the right Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) to enhance your learning experience.
For over 15 years, we have established ourselves as one of Australia’s leading Registered Training Organisations by building trusted relationships with Students and offering career-boosting courses, dedicated Trainers, a strong Student support network and a great culture.
Our 60+ qualifications reflect current work practices, industry workplace expectations and offer flexible delivery modes to ensure you are job-ready after graduating. We have everything you need to enhance your study and career opportunities for the future.
TMG College Australia is a business name of The Malka Group P/L which is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 21694).