Develop the skills and confidence to work at a professional level in today’s salons.
Course Type
Certificate
Total Hours
1005
Days p/week
3, 4 or 5 days
Schedule
9:45am-5:00pm
Location
Fitzroy or Melbourne CBD
Enrolments
Monthly
Through practical, client-based training, you’ll prepare for real salon work in a supportive, professional environment.
You’ll build confidence in cutting, colouring and styling, while developing the communication and time-management skills needed to work at a professional level on the salon floor.
Course Type
Certificate
Days p/week
3, 4 or 5 days
Schedule
9:45am-5:00pm
Location
Fitzroy or Melbourne CBD
Enrolments
Monthly
Practical Placement Disclosure
Biba Academy does not require students enrolled in Skills First-funded programs to undertake a practical placement as part of their course. All training and assessment are delivered in a simulated or real workplace environment within Biba Academy’s facilities, ensuring students achieve the required vocational competencies without the need for external placement. Where a course may include optional industry experience or work-based learning activities, this will be clearly communicated to students prior to enrolment and is not a mandatory requirement for course completion.
You’ll graduate ready to work at a professional level, with real client experience and the confidence to step straight onto the salon floor.
Around 80% of your training is hands-on, working with real clients in a simulated salon environment. The remaining 20% focuses on theory, delivered through live demonstrations and guided learning to strengthen your technical foundation.
Throughout your training, you’ll be guided by experienced educators who understand what today’s salons expect, supporting you to develop strong skills alongside professionalism and client care.
Government funding may be available to eligible applicants under Skills First.
The Certificate III in Hairdressing includes 1,005 nominal hours and can be completed over:
Classes run from 9:45 am to 5 pm.
New full-time students attend three days per week (Monday, Thursday and Friday), unless otherwise arranged.
Training takes place across our Fitzroy and Melbourne CBD campuses.
We accept monthly enrolments.
If you’re ready to enrol, complete the enrolment enquiry form and our team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.
If you’d like more information or want to talk through your options, view our FAQs, complete the general enquiry form or contact our Fitzroy campus on (03) 9415 8488 to speak with our Student Services team.
If you're ready to enrol, complete our enrolment form or contact our Fitzroy campus on (03) 9415 8488 to speak with our Student Services team.
Enrol now→→For more information or to talk through your options, get it touch or call our Fitzroy campus on (03) 9415 8488 to speak with our team.
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