Master classic and modern barbering in a practical, hands-on barbershop setting.
Course Type
Certificate
Total Hours
800
Days p/week
3, 4 or 5 days
Schedule
9:45am-5:00pm
Location
Fitzroy and Melbourne BD
Enrolments
Monthly
BIBA Academy’s Certificate III in Barbering (SHB30516) is government accredited and Austudy approved. Skills First funding may be available to eligible applicants.
Course Type
Certificate
Total Hours
800
Days p/week
3, 4 or 5 days
Schedule
9:45am-5:00pm
Location
Fitzroy and Melbourne BD
Enrolments
Monthly
You’ll develop strong foundations in both traditional and modern barbering, including:
You’ll also build the skills that make a great barber:
You’ll graduate ready to work in a professional barbershop or salon, with real client experience and practical confidence.
Training is delivered in a simulated barbershop environment, where the majority of your learning is hands-on. You’ll be guided by experienced educators who understand what the industry expects and how to help you meet it.
The Certificate III in Barbering includes 800 nominal hours and can be completed over:
From 2025, new full-time students attend three days per week (Monday, Thursday and Friday), unless otherwise arranged.
Classes run from 9:45 am to 5 pm.
Skills First funding is available to eligible students.
As of 1 January 2023, upskilling is no longer an eligibility requirement. This means students do not need to enrol in progressively higher qualifications to access Skills First funding.
Eligibility limits still apply, including:
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.
Contact us→→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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