• You would like to work as a barber.
• You enjoy building relationships, hearing stories and connecting with people.
• You have a creative flair. You enjoy styling, design and working with your hands.
• You are seeking job security and flexibility. People always need haircuts. You can work for a barber shop or salon, rent a chair, go mobile, or even open your own place. You are seeking a trade where you can take your skills anywhere.

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must:

• Want to work in the Personal Services Industry.
• Be able to work one-on-one as well as part of a team.
• Have good health with no significant skin allergies.
• Show good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Ability to show good-time management and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Be customer focused, enthusiastic, motivated, excellent attitude and patient.
• Ability to consult with clients and listen to their needs.
• Show tolerance, patience and the willingness to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

In this role you will develop essential skills in sales, consultation and technical expertise whilst offering a diverse range of barbering services to clients. You will use discretion and judgement to provide client services and take responsibility for the outcomes of your work.

Time Commitment – You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on-site and/or online as outlined in the study mode; undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research, complete assessment requirements and complete the training on the job with your employer.

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Respectful Communication - Interact with people from diverse backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust.
• Teamwork and Safety – Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback. Participate in safe work practices.
• Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you spot a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your training.
• Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
• Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success.
• Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn!
• Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Some of the skills you will learn include:
  • Sales, consultation and technical skills.
  • A broad range of barbering services to clients.
  • Using discretion and judgement to provide client services.
  • Taking responsibility for work outcomes.
• Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.