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60 weeks
3 days per week, on-campus
25 Jan 2027, 12 Apr 2027, 12 Jul 2027, 5 Oct 2027
Course Overview
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. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
The course is delivered by Academies Australasia Hair & Beauty (trading as Brisbane School of Barbering and Gold Coast School of Barbering) at its Brisbane campus.
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
90 Queen St, Level G, 3, Brisbane, QLD 4000
Student Information
Tuition Fee
$13,300 total (Tuition $12,000 + Tool Kit $1,000 + Application Fee $300)
Duration
60 weeks (includes 8 holiday weeks)
Intakes
25 Jan 2027, 12 Apr 2027, 12 Jul 2027, 5 Oct 2027
Study Mode
3 days per week, on-campus
Entry Requirements
Eligibility
Domestic Students
International Students
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Core unit
Provide shampoo and basin services
Core unit
Design haircut structures
Core unit
Create one length or solid haircut structures
Core unit
Create graduated haircut structures
Core unit
Create layered haircut structures
Core unit
Cut hair using over-comb techniques
Core unit
Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures
Core unit
Cut hair using freehand clipper techniques
Core unit
Design and maintain beards and moustaches
Core unit
Shave heads and faces
Core unit
Provide men's general grooming services
Core unit
Dry hair to shape
Core unit
Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas
Core unit
Develop and expand a client base
Core unit
Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions
Core unit
Conduct salon financial transactions
Core unit
Provide salon services to clients
Core unit
Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
Core unit
Communicate as part of a salon team
Core unit
Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
Core unit
Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation
Elective unit
Create haircuts using tracks and carving
Elective unit
Research and use hairdressing industry information
Elective unit
Receive and handle retail stock
Elective unit
Produce visual merchandise displays
Elective unit
Common Questions
The barbering program is offered at the AAHB Brisbane Campus, which operates Monday to Wednesday 9am–5pm and Thursday 9am–4pm. The Gold Coast Campus focuses on hairdressing and operates Tuesday and Wednesday 9am–5pm.
Yes, all work undertaken by students is fully supervised by an expert team of educators, and instructors provide guidance throughout each appointment to ensure the best possible service.
Men's cuts at the student salon are priced from $10, making it an affordable option for clients seeking professional barbering services performed by supervised students.
Yes, services are by appointment only from 1st August 2025. You can contact the Brisbane Campus on Ph: 3221 9294 or the Gold Coast Campus on Ph: 5591 1644 to make a booking.
Yes, students will take slightly longer than a fully qualified barber or hairdresser, as the instructor provides guidance throughout the appointment to ensure quality training and service.
Application
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Step 01
Enquire
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!
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