Study Method In-class
Locations Geelong, Victoria
Institution The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Recognition Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date Feb, July, Ongoing
  • The Gordon has one of the largest TAFE scholarship programs in Victoria. Scholarships range in value from $500 to $5,000. As a new student, you may be eligible for a scholarship to help you reach your educational goals.

Course overview

This nationally recognised TAFE course, will deliver you with the qualification to work in a Barbering studio. Master the specialist barbering skills for men, cutting and clipping, and maintaining facial hair and experience the excitement of styling in live photoshoots, catwalk parades, and on-film locations at events and industry excursions.

Job outcomes

  • Qualified barber
  • Salon supervisor
  • Session stylist

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Recognitions

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Locations

  • Victoria
    • Geelong

Duration study load

Duration

Full-time: 12 months

Apprenticeship

Full-time: 3 yrs | Part-time: 6 yrs (School-Based)

Entry requirements

  • Applicants must be aged 16 or over at the time of course commencement
  • Any student under the age of 17 must provide a Transition from School form prior to undertaking this course
  • Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 10 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2
  • Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants must be currently employed under a training contract and referred by their employer

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Pathways

  • Certificate IV in Hairdressing (SHB40216)
  • Diploma of Salon Management (SHB50216)
  • Graduate Certificate in Hairdressing Creative Leadership (SHB80116)

Work placement

Students will complete 80 hours of external work placement. Your training is supported by hands-on experience at The Studio, our practical clinic located at the Geelong City Campus. During work placement you learn your skills on-the-job with your employer and support from our trainers and assessors.

Assessment

Assessment for this course is based on:

  • Hands-on work
  • Workplace tasks
  • Written assignments
  • Team projects
  • Tests
  • Photoshoots

Subjects

Core Units
SHBXWHS001Apply safe hygiene health and work practices
SHBXIND002Communicate as part of a salon team
SHBXIND001Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
SHBXCCS001Conduct salon financial transactions
SHBHCUT007Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures
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Payment options

All levels of tuition available for this course are listed below. Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding.

Concession Tuition $739
Standard Tuition $3,697
Full Fee Tuition $13,817

Levies and Fees
Materials $780
Education Levy $119.25
Resources $550 Once
Additional Costs $720 Once
Equipment Levy $50 Once

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About The Gordon Institute of TAFE

The Gordon Institute of TAFE is one of the largest regional TAFEs in Victoria and has been helping people gain real skills for real jobs for over 125 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of TAFE courses from short courses to nationally accredited training across apprenticeships, traineeships, certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas, which can lead you to a great career or create pathways to university.

Our training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. | Authorised by the Victorian Government, Melbourne.

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