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 judgment 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.

Sample Units of Competencies

Core Units (SHB30516)

• BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
• SHBHBAS001 Provide shampoo and basin services
• SHBHCUT001 Design haircut structures
• 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
• SHBXCCS001 Conduct salon financial transactions
• SHBXCCS002 Provide salon services to clients
• SHBXIND001 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
• SHBXIND002 Communicate as part of a salon team
• SHBXWHS001 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices

Elective Units (SHB30516)

• SHBHBAS002 Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation
• SHBHCUT010 Create haircuts using tracks and carving
• SHBXCCS004 Recommend products and services
• SIRRINV001 Receive and handle retail stock
• SIRRMER001 Produce visual merchandise displays