Certificate III in Barbering: Cutting, Styling & Technical Focused
The art of precision men’s cutting, stying & hair colouring
Course code: SHB30516
In the Certificate III in Barbering: Cutting, Styling & Technical Focused course you will learn how to design precision-based men’s haircut structures, the skills and techniques used in accurate classic men’s cutting, covering; men’s one length and solid haircuts, men’s graduated haircuts, men’s layered haircuts, with the art of cutting men’s hair using scissor over-comb precision techniques, working with combined classic men’s haircut shapes, further developing how to combine traditional and classic style cuts.

Detailed cutting using freehand clipper techniques and creating fashion forward styles using tracks and carving is also cultivated.
Cut designs cover everything from fades, shape ups, caesars, flat tops, classical cuts, mode scissor over comb techniques and much more.
For those who wish to add a point of difference to the barber room the technical division covers innovative men’s technical services and techniques; the fundamentals of men’s classic colouring and lightening of hair, providing highlighting, retouch lightening treatments and how to neutralise unwanted colours and tones.
From the shine line to the half head of foils and flat matte blue green colour, our expert colourists will show you how. With tips on everything from colour placement, pre-lightening and tone to skin. Metallic grey everything from colour placement, pre-lightening and tone to skin. Metallic grey tones are incredibly topical, with focuses on how to apply a backwash grey toner, an easy win if you’re looking for ways to enhance your men’s colouring repertoire and appeal to a wide variety of your male clientele.
Everyone loves natural, sun-kissed tones, especially during the warmer months of the year. We show you how to apply a masculine half head of foils.
With expert advice on everything from slice techniques to restoring depth and tone, you’ll learn how to create an understated natural colour that maintains masculinity.
With insight and pointers on everything from colour placement, sectioning’s, to mid length to ends applications, the porosity of hair and how to use the basic tint application to enhance the shape of your haircuts.
With how to create a subtle veil of warm and cool brown tones against a medium pearl ash blonde, defining and highlighting the curves of a halo haircut. The subtle muted tones you’ll create are guaranteed to impress your male clients.
Learn all the tips on how to provide colour placement sectioning, foil highlighting and slice and weaving technique, ensuring that you’re able to deliver a complete male grooming service.
In the men’s grooming division, we will cover techniques in providing men’s general and luxury grooming services, designing and maintaining beards and moustaches, head and face shaves, extending in magnificence head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation and scalp rejuvenation, and drying and styling men’s hair.
In the men’s business division you will learn the how’s to providing the great barbering salon service to clients, your professional image and professional self-marketing techniques.
Course details
Course fee
$20,394.00 AUD
Payment plans*
Payment plans are available.
Nominal hours*
960 Hours
Duration
2 years
Australian accredited
Yes
Kit and uniform
Not included
*Incurs a 3% administration fee.
Course fee
€20,394.00
Payment plans*
Payment plans are available.
Nominal hours*
960 Hours
Duration
2 years
Australian accredited
Yes
Kit and uniform
No included
*Incurs a 3% administration fee.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships*
Course fee
Colour Cosmetica Academy and workplace-based delivery: $750
1 day per week on campus: $4,000.00 AUD
Loans/payment plans
Partially Funded.
Nominal hours
960 Hours
Duration
1-2 years
Australian accredited
Yes
Kit and uniform
Not included
*SKILLS SA – South Australia needs skilled people in the growth areas of our economy. Check your eligibility on the skills.sa.gov.au for subsidised training. You may be eligible for government subsidised training based on your employment and training level.
Australian Students
Online: 385 Hours
Hands on: 4 5 day block sessions
Homework assignments: 280 hours
Assessments: 140 hours
Vocational professional placement: 155 hours
European and UK students
Online: 385 Hours
Hands on: 4 5 Day Block Sessions
Homework assignments: 150 hours
Assessments: 75 hours
Vocational professional placement: 230 hours
We encourage you to register early, as spaces are limited.
Practical training:
OR
Undertake their practical training over 1 on-campus days or through 4 block training sessions with guidance from one of our expert mentors.
To achieve a SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering: Cutting, Styling & Technical Focused 28 units must be completed:
Core Units
BSBSUS211 | Participate in sustainable work practices |
SHBHBAS001 | Provide shampoo and basin services |
SHBHCUT001 | Design haircut struct |
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 |
SHBXCCS007 | Conduct salon financial transactions |
SHBXCCS008 | Provide salon services to clients |
SHBXIND003 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
SHBXIND005 | Communicate as part of a salon team |
SHBXWHS003 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
Elective Units
Barbering Industry Knowledge
SHBHIND002 | Research and use hairdressing industry information |
The Barber – Technical Focused
SHBHCLS002 | Colour and lighten hair |
SHBHCLS003 | Provide full and partial head highlighting treatments |
SHBHCLS004 | Neutralise unwanted colours and tones |
SHBHCLS005 | Provide on scalp full head and retouch bleach treatments |
Barbering cutting and Styling Services
SHBHCUT006 | Create combined haircut structures |
SHBHCUT010 | Create haircuts using tracks and carving |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), formally recognises a person’s existing skills and knowledge towards the achievement of a nationally recognised qualification or statement of attainment.
Skills may have been gained through:
Pathway options
Makeup Retail Assistant
Most common qualification:
Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
(SHB20121)
Salon Assistant
Most common qualification:
Certificate II in Salon Assistant
(SHB20216)
Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Beauty Services
(SHB30121)
Lash and Brow Technician
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Beauty Services
(SHB30121)
Nail Technician
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Nail Technology
(SHB30321)
Beautician
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Beauty Services
(SHB30121)
Hairdresser/ Hair Stylist
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Hairdressing
(SHB30416)
Barber
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Barbering
(SHB30516)
Beauty Therapist
Most common qualification:
Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
(SHB40121)
Senior Colourist/Senior Stylist
Most common qualification:
Certificate IV in Hairdressing
(SHB40216)
Spa Beauty Therapist
Most common qualification:
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
(SHB50121)
Makeup artist
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Beauty Services
(SHB30121)
Certificate III in Makeup
(SHB30221)
Certificate IV in Screen and Media (specialist makeup services)
(CUA41220)
Diploma of Screen and Media (specialist makeup services)
(CUA51020)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Most common qualification:
Certificate IV in Screen and Media (specialist makeup services)
(CUA41215)
Diploma of Screen and Media (specialist makeup services)
(CUA51020)
Hair and Makeup Artist
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Beauty Services
(SHB30121)
Certificate III in Makeup (SHB30221)
Certificate IV in Screen and Media
(specialist makeup services)
(CUA41220)
Diploma of Screen and Media (specialist makeup services)
(CUA51020)
Laser Therapist
Most common qualification:
Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
(SHB40121)
Advanced Diploma of Intense Pulsed Light and Laser for Hair Reduction
(SHB60118)
Dermal Therapist
Most common qualification:
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
(SHB50121)
Advanced Diploma of Skin Therapy (SHB60221)
Salon Manager
Most common qualification:
Diploma of Salon Management
(SHB50216)
Staff Trainer or Educator
Most common qualification:
Certificate IV in Hairdressing (SHB40216)
Diploma of Salon Management
(SHB50216)
Dermal Clinician
Most common qualification:
Bachelor of Health Science
(Dermal Therapies)
Cosmetic Nurse
Most common qualification:
Bachelor of Nursing
Why study at Colour Cosmetica Academy?
Over the last 25+ years, we’ve worked with some of the most respected experts in the fashion industry and over thousands of creative professionals from over 10 different countries.
We lead in beauty, hairdressing, barbering, makeup, and style education, celebrating diversity and innovation. Our programs equip students with essential skills for lifelong learning and success in dynamic careers.

You may be eligible for subsidised training if you live or work in South Australia.
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