The Hair and Beauty Academy
Certificate III in Barbering
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification reflects the role of barbers who use a range of well-developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of barbering services to clients. They use discretion and judgement to provide client services and take responsibility for the outcomes of their own work.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a barber in any industry environment, usually a barber shop or salon.
Delivery mode
The Hair and Beauty Academy offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
- Level 1, 429 High Street, Penrith
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Students must have an apprenticeship employment in a Hairdressing Salon to complete this qualification.
- Students must competently complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy skills check before commencing this course.
- All prospective students are invited to attend an interview and tour of HBA, before an enrolment is processed. Eligibility conditions apply for acceptance in this course.
Course fees
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
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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...
Hair and Makeup Artist
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Salon Assistant
A Salon Assistant provides services to clients in a hair salon. You might greet customers as they arrive and discuss available treatments with them...
About The Hair and Beauty Academy
The Hair and Beauty Academy is a training college passionate about providing the best possible training to students studying for the hair and beauty workplace. We provide a ‘hands-on’ approach to learning, with all students completing considerable practical assessments in addition to their theory learning.
hba offers hairdressing, beauty, barbering and nail technology courses at the Academy, situated in the heart of Penrith CBD. All classes are 9-5 and we follow the NSW Public School Calendar. All day parking is nearby, we’re also just a short walk from Penrith train and bus services.
