How to be a barber in Australia

How to be a barber in Australia?

To be a barber in Australia you need to have a professional qualification. It’s important that you have relevant experience too, especially if you want to work in a salon or high-end shop. You can get a qualification through the Hair Cutting and Styling Council of Australia (HCCC). You can also undertake an apprenticeship through the Hairdressing Council of New South Wales or the Australian Barber’s Council of Victoria.

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How to be a barber apprentice in Australia

There are two routes you can take to become a barber in Australia: the first is to get a certificate of completion through a university or college, or the second is to work for an established barber shop and learn the craft by working under them. If you want to be able to work for yourself, or have a hands-on learning experience, the second route is the way to go.

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How to become a barber in Australia?

There are three routes you can take to become a barber in Australia: complete a qualification, complete a part-time course or train under an experienced barber. An apprenticeship is the most common route taken by new barbers, it can take between one and three years to complete depending on which state you live in.

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How to be a barber in Australia

One of the easiest ways to secure a job as a barber in Australia is by working as an apprentice. If you’re looking for a great way to gain experience, then an apprenticeship is the way to go. You’ll learn all the tricks of the trade by working under a licensed master barber. In some states, you can even get a certificate of completion for your apprenticeship, which makes it much easier to secure a job when you’re finished.

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How to become a barber in Australia

There are two paths you can take to become a barber in Australia. One is to get a qualification and a license, then find a salon to work in. The other is to apprentice with an experienced barber, working for free or for a modest salary in exchange for learning the trade.

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