Barbering Skill Set

A recognised skill set in Barbering will play an important role in tackling the severe employer identified skills shortage the industry is currently experiencing.

The introduction of the Barbering Skill set will forge connections between industry and employers and promote skills development of future apprentices entering the industry. In turn, this will lead to apprentices having job-ready skills and allow a quicker pathway to employment and further training.

The below units of competency have been chosen by industry for the barbering skill set:

SHBXWHS001 - Apply safe hygiene, health, and work practices

SHBHIND001 - Maintain and organise tools, equipment, and work areas

SHBHCUT001 - Design haircut structures

SHBHCUT005 - Cut hair using over-comb techniques

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* 1. Are you, as a business, struggling to find suitable candidates to undertake a Barbering apprenticeship? If yes, why?

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* 2. If a student has completed these 4 units of competency, including 1 hair cutting unit from Certificate III in Barbering, would you employ them as an apprentice in your business?

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* 3. What would be the benefit, to you as an employer, to have an apprentice who has already completed 4 units of competency prior to them commencing their apprenticeship with you?

Barbering Skill Set