8 Week Barber Course

Your First Step Into Barbering

LOCATIONS

Gold Coast

COURSE TYPE

An 8-week, hands-on barbering course designed for people who want to try barbering, build foundational skills, and decide if a full-time qualification is right for them.

NEXT INTAKE

Thu 12 Mar 2026

COURSE

1 night per week
Thursday 5:30pm - 8:30pm

This is a non-accredited training program and does not result in a nationally recognised qualification.
Completion of this course does not guarantee employment or trade status.

IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?

This course is ideal if you:

- Are curious about barbering but not ready to commit full-time

- Want to test the industry before enrolling in a Certificate III

- Are a school leaver or career changer

- Are a hairdresser wanting an introduction to barbering

⚠️ This course is not designed to qualify you as a barber or prepare you for immediate employment.

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COURSE OVERVIEW

This course focuses on building strong barbering foundations through guided, hands-on training.

- Tool handling, hygiene and safety

- Clipper control and fundamentals

- Head shape and sectioning

- Tapers and fading

- Beard outlines and finishing

- Client consultation basics

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HOW THE COURSE WORKS

How the 8 Weeks Are Structured

One day per week of face-to-face training

Trainer demonstrations followed by guided practice

Live models used throughout the course

Small class sizes for individual feedback

Each week builds on the last — no experience required.

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Pricing

Course Only

$1,995

Discount if course paid in full

Course & Kit

FUll Professional Barber Kit worth $1700.00

$2,895

Discount if course paid in full

PATHWAY INTO CERTIFICATE III

Pathway Into a Certificate III in Barbering

Many students use this course as a stepping stone into our nationally recognised Certificate III in Barbering.

If you enrol into the Certificate III within 30 days of completing this course:

Up to $1,500 may be credited toward your tuition

Your barber kit becomes your official Cert III kit

This allows you to try barbering first — without locking yourself into long-term study.

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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

Important Information

This is a non-accredited training program and does not result in a nationally recognised qualification.
Completion of this course does not guarantee employment or trade status.

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What our students are saying

"Flexible and accessible barbering education"

"The Barber Academy was an awesome experience. The academy and trainers were very flexible, allowing me to work full time while completing my certificate. So much more than just a school, this is easily the best place to learn Barbering."

- Duncan M

"Professional, friendly & encouraging"

The Barber Academy have been incredible. The training team at the academy are professional, friendly and provide the encouragement you need. If you are looking at learning new skills and becoming a barber, I would highly suggest doing your training here!

- Jess G

"Hands down the best barber school"

"I haven’t enjoyed something so much until I attended The Barber Academy! Honestly the teachers here were top tier educators! I built an incredible chemistry with the students, had so many great memories and the trainers were amazing."

- Paikea K