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Fadenation BarbersCroydon, VIC
5-week hands-onBarbering course
From your first clipper hold to a complete barber service. Learn fades, scissor work, beards and styling through theory, demonstrations and real practice on live models, finishing with a final practical assessment.
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- 5 weeksStructured course
- Hands-onPractice on live models
- Kit includedAt no extra cost
- CroydonVictoria, Australia
How you learn:
- Theory
- Demonstration
- Practice
- Live models
- Final assessment
The skills to build a career behind the chair
What you’llLearn
- Men's haircutting
- Low, mid & high fades
- Burst & drop fades
- Scissor cutting
- Clipper-over-comb
- Beard trims & line-ups
- Styling & product knowledge
- Client consultation
- Hygiene & sanitation
- Hair types & textures
- Customer service
- Barber business basics
From theory to live models
How the courseWorks
The course is built around five steps, from theory through to a final practical assessment.
Theory
Understand the why behind each technique before you pick up the tools.
Demonstration
Watch each technique performed step by step.
Practice
Build your skills with hands-on practice.
Live models
Apply what you've learned on live models.
Final assessment
Show what you can do in a final practical assessment.
Structured. Hands-on. Industry ready.
The 5 weekJourney
One focus each week, from foundations and basic haircuts to a complete service and your final practical assessment.
Week 1
Foundations
- Tools
- Safety
- Consultation
- Basic haircuts
- Workstation setup
- Professional standards
Week 2
Fades
- Low, mid, high & skin fades
- Tapers
- Blending
- Guidelines
- Detailing
Week 3
Scissor work
- Scissor fundamentals
- Clipper-over-comb
- Texturising
- Layering
- Modern men's styles
Week 4
Beards & styling
- Beard trims
- Line-ups
- Hot towels
- Modern styles
- Complete services
Week 5
Professional
- Speed
- Consistency
- Client service
- Business basics
- Final practical assessment
Start your journey with the right equipment
All toolsIncluded
Every student gets a full professional kit, included in the course at no extra cost.
Your kit includes
- Clippers
- Trimmers
- Foil shaver
- Scissors
- Combs
- Cleaning brush
- Clipper guards
- Neck duster & comb
- Cape
- Spray bottle
- Attachments
- Carry case
We help you take the next step
We don’t just give you aCertificate.
Job support
Guidance and opportunities as you look for your first chair.
Ongoing mentorship
We’re with you beyond the course.
Real-world skills
Learn what actually works in a real barbershop.
Private certificate
A certificate of completion to recognise your achievement.
On completion you’ll receive a private certificate of completion from Fadenation Barbering Academy. It is not a nationally recognised or accredited qualification.
From learning your first fade to stepping into a real barbershop
Meet the team
YourMentors
Mohammad Kumail
Mentor
Elliot Vanderpol
Mentor
Good questions
Frequently askedQuestions
Do I need any barbering experience?
The course starts with the foundations: tools, safety, consultation and basic haircuts. From there it builds week by week, taking you from your first clipper hold to a complete barber service. If you already have some experience, let us know when you enrol.
How much does the course cost?
The course is $3,500, and your full professional kit is included at no extra cost.
When does the next course start?
Enrolments are open now. When you enrol, we’ll contact you to confirm the next available start date.
What days and times are the classes?
We’ll confirm session days and times with you when you enrol.
Is the certificate nationally recognised?
No. When you complete the course you receive a private certificate of completion from Fadenation Barbering Academy. It is not an accredited or nationally recognised qualification, and it is not equivalent to a Certificate III in Barbering.
Do I need to buy my own tools?
No. A full professional kit is included at no extra cost: clippers, trimmers, foil shaver, scissors, combs, cleaning brush, clipper guards, neck duster & comb, cape, spray bottle, attachments, carry case.
Where is the academy?
Croydon, Victoria. We’ll send you the exact address when we confirm your enrolment.
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