Hair Colouring for Barbers skill set
Are you a qualified barber looking to take your skills to the next level?
The barbering industry is booming, offering endless opportunities for growth and creativity. Our specialised colouring skill set is designed to give you the skills to create current colour trends for your clients.
This course will enable you to expand your range of services, elevating your technical skills and client satisfaction.

Overview
Where Murdoch
When Continuous enrolment
How On Campus
Elevate your colouring skills with the Hair Colouring for Barbers skill set.
This skill set is designed for individuals who have completed the SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering. You will master all aspects of colouring including:
- knowledge and application for a range of colours including semi, demi, permanent and lightening (on-scalp bleach application)
- selection and mixing of colours
- the science and expertise required to analyse the hair confidently before colour selection
- understanding the colour chart.
- conducting thorough client analyses and consultations
- safe on scalp applications and a range of colour correction techniques
- techniques to build, grow and develop your colour clientele.
This course offers a blend of live demonstrations, engaging lectures, and hands-on practice sessions, using both mannequin heads and live models. Our experienced lecturer will guide you every step of the way, ensuring your confidence and skills grow with each session.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your barbering expertise and offer your clients cutting-edge colour services!
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Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $390.00 + Resource fee $131.25 )
(Tuition fee* $116.40 + Resource fee $131.25 )
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
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SHBHCLS001 Apply hair colour products | $65.00 | $19.40 | $17.25 |
SHBHCLS004 Neutralise unwanted colours and tones | $162.50 | $48.50 | $57.00 |
SHBHCLS005 Provide on scalp full head and retouch bleach treatments | $162.50 | $48.50 | $57.00 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.