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.

Do you already know this is the right course for you? Enrol now

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 


The investment — and how to reduce it


The full course fee is $10,489.50 Payment plans are available. 

Special price until August 2026 $8,389

Concession card holder price $8,916

 

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, ask us about your eligibility. We'll help you work out what's available before you commit to anything.

Like to find out more?

Enter your details below and we will be in touch with more information.

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$1500 barber kit included

What's in the kit?

  • Wahl 5-star Magic Clips
  • Wahl 5-star trimmers (T-Outliner)
  • Wahl 5-star Vanish shaver (Foils)
  • Razor handle
  • Razor disposable blades
  • Shave brush
  • Barber cape
  • BarberCo Scissors (Cutting set and Thinning set)
  • Comb set (Clipper combs and cutting combs)
  • Vent Brush
  • Round brush
  • Water spray bottle
  • Wahl Hairdryer
  • Fading knuckle brush
  • Cleaning brush
  • Mirror
  • Neck duster
  • Shaving bowl


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.  

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.


We had a meet and greet on Monday 15 June

The Barkly Hair Institute recently welcomed prospective students and their families for an evening of conversation, connection and discovery. Guests met trainer Vincent, heard from graduates and current students, explored the barber shop training environment, and learned more about the opportunities available through the Certificate III in Barbering. The positive energy in the room was infectious, with many attendees leaving inspired about the possibilities that barbering could offer.


Ready to find out more?

  • Call us — 03 5333 8600 
  • email - admin@bgt.org.au


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