This is where Ballarat's barbers are made.
Certificate III in Barbering — starting 6 July 2026.
Only 10 places available.
You might be the kind of person who wants to learn something real, get good at it, and go somewhere with it.
If that sounds like you — this is where it starts.
Meet and Greet Industry Night
Monday 15 June
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Come along and meet your trainer, Vincent. Chat to past students. Meet local barbers, and see if this is the course for you!
It's a free event, but you need to RSVP for catering purposes
Not a classroom. A real working barber shop.
From day one, you're training inside a real working barber shop. You'll develop your skills progressively — starting with the fundamentals and moving to real clients as your confidence grows. You'll use professional tools, learn how a shop operates, and graduate ready to work.
You'll train in the space. You'll build confidence in the space. And you'll graduate knowing exactly what it feels like to work in it.
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Real clients from day one | Industry-led training | $1,500 professional kit included
Is this for you?
This course suits people who:
- Prefer hands-on work over sitting at a desk
- Want a practical, real-world career with genuine demand
- Enjoy working with people and being creative
- Are motivated to build something for themselves
- Want a skill that travels — anywhere in Australia or beyond
You don't need prior barbering experience. You just need to want it.
What you'll learn
| Fades & clipper techniques | Client service & communication |
|---|---|
| Scissor work & haircut structures | Health safety & hygiene |
| Beard & moustache design | Building & managing a client base |
| Head & face shaving | Salon transactions & workplace practices |
| Hair washing drying & styling | Colour services |
| Hair & scalp conditions | Running a chair & shop basics |
The details
Duration 12 months
Days Monday to Wednesday
Hours 9am – 3pm
Location Barkly Square, Ballarat East
Delivery Face-to-face in the Barkly Hair Institute
Next intake 6 July 2026 — only 10 places
Kit included $1,500 professional barber kit — yours to keep
Investment $8,270 — see funding support below
The investment — and how to reduce it
The full course fee is $8,270. Payment plans are available.
Here's something worth knowing: some students connected with employment service providers — including Asuria and Sureway — may be eligible for partial or full fee support. This can significantly reduce what you pay out of pocket, or in some cases eliminate it entirely.
When you register your interest or RSVP, ask us about your eligibility. We'll help you work out what's available before you commit to anything.
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Meet Vincent — your trainer
Hey, I'm Vincent Fritze — senior barber and qualified trainer and assessor.
I've been in the barbering and hair industry for eight years, and spent the last three of those training and mentoring the next generation of barbers.
Barbering pulled me in through creativity — the idea that you could create art and style through your work. But what's kept me here is the people. The conversations, the connections, the regulars who trust you with more than just their hair.
That's what I want to pass on. Not just the technical skills, but the mindset — the confidence, the communication, the genuine care for the person in your chair. I want students to leave training ready for a real career, not just a qualification.
My approach is pretty simple: positive, personal and encouraging. Because those are the same things you need to be a great barber.
Vincent brings real industry experience into the training room — or rather, into the barber shop. He's not just teaching theory. He's showing you how it actually works, day by day, cut by cut.
When you come to the Industry Night on 15 June, Vincent will be there to answer your questions, show you the space, and give you a genuine feel for what the year looks like. No hard sell — just a real conversation.
Where this can take you
A lot of our graduates go straight into work. Some rent a chair and build their own client base from there. Others work toward their own shop. A few take their skills interstate or overseas.
Barbering is one of those trades that gives you genuine options — because good barbers are always in demand, and the skills you build here go with you wherever you go.
- Work in a barbershop — locally or anywhere in Australia
- Rent your own chair and build your own client base
- Move into freelance or mobile barbering
- Work toward owning your own shop
- Take the trade overseas
We're helping you build a skill, a career, and a future you can shape yourself.
Come and see it for yourself.
Before you decide anything, come in and get a feel for the place. Meet Vincent, chat to past students, see the space, and ask every question you have.
There's no obligation to enrol. This is your chance to find out if it's right for you — in person, without pressure.
Event details
- Monday 15 June 2026 | 6:00 – 8:00pm
- Barkly Hair Institute | 25/39 Barkly St, Ballarat East
- Free to attend — bookings essential
- Light refreshments provided
Ready to find out more?
Come to the Industry Night on 15 June and see the space for yourself — or register your interest now and we'll be in touch.
Contact options
- RSVP to the Industry Night — vincent@bgt.org.au
- Call us — 03 5333 8600
What you'll need to get started
To enrol, you'll complete a Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) assessment and a Pre-Training Review. These help us make sure you get the right support from day one — they're not a test you can fail.
You'll also need access to a computer or laptop, internet connection, and basic digital literacy.
No prior barbering experience required.
SHB30516 Cert III in Barbering
This course meets the requirements of an approved course of education and study from an approved Education Provider for the purpose of qualifying for a student payment.
| Total Hours | Duration | Hr/wk | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1026 | 52 weeks | 23 | Class-based/Workplace |
