Certificate
Learn the Tools of the Trade
The men's grooming industry is thriving creating a high demand for skilled barbers.
Kangan Institute's Certificate III in Barbering (SHB30516) will give you the knowledge and expertise to get started in this creative and dynamic field.
The qualification focuses on the craft of barbering and teaches the traditions of 'old school' barbering and specialist urban barbering techniques. You'll learn from industry experts and hone your skills working on real clients in our modern purpose-built training facilities located at our Cremorne campus.
You will learn:
You'll graduate with a nationally recognised qualification and the confidence to work in any barbershop or salon as a men's stylist!
The material fees for this qualification include a premium quality barbering kit. The kit is packed with all the essentials you'll need to successfully complete this course and start your barbering career and includes:*
* The contents of our barbering kits are subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date information, call 13 TAFE (13 8233).
Kangan Institute also offers the Certificate III in Hairdressing (SHB30416).
Our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.
Entry Requirements
Can I Apply?
There are no set prerequisites for this course. However it is recommended that you have satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills to undertake this course or are mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake the course. OR You may apply if you have satisfactorily completed VCE or an approved equivalent course and the satisfactory completion of the work requirements (eligibility to transfer); or are mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake the course. (Mature age is anyone over the age of 18 who has been out of full-time education for more than 12 months).
Applicants for the apprenticeship stream will need to be employed in the barbering industry.
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How Will I Be Selected?
All applicants for this course complete an assessment to evaluate their language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills. This helps to ensure that you enrol in a course that is the right level of study for you.
Applicants for the apprenticeship stream need to be employed within the Barbering industry.
How Do I Apply?
Click on the 'Apply Now' button to start. Fill in the preliminary application form and we will contact you via email or phone to progress your enrolment.
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