
Canberra Institute of Technology
Certificate III in Barbering
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)In this qualification you will gain the skills and knowledge to be employed as a creative barber working as part of a team in a barbering or hair salon environment. You will become competent in communicating in the workplace, consulting with clients, recommending products and services, and designing and applying a broad range of technical, head and face shaving, freehand clipper designs, beard and moustache services, carving and track design barbering services on clients. You will gain a range of well-developed skills where your discretion and judgement are required and you are responsible for your own creative design.
Delivery mode
Canberra Institute of Technology offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
- 37 Constitution Ave, Reid
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
You must have an ACT Year 10 Certificate or equivalent literacy and numeracy skills.
If you are entering this course as a Trainee or Apprentice under the Australian Apprenticeships arrangements, you must be employed in the industry and you must register with an Apprentice Network Provider (ANP) prior to enrolment.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
- ACT Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the ACT Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Barbering will prepare you for the following roles.
Hairdresser
Hairdressers style and cut hair as well as carry out a range of hair treatments like perming, tints and colouring, straightening, and adding extens...
Barber
Barbers style and cut men’s hair and traditionally worked from a barber shop displaying the famous red, white, and blue swirled poles outside. As a...
About Canberra Institute of Technology
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