Cert III Barbering study plan

Explain the salon's legal duties under work health and safety law, including employer and worker responsibilities, in your own written summary

Identify and locate the personal protective equipment, first aid kit, fire extinguisher and emergency exits in a salon layout you sketch yourself

Demonstrate the correct hand-washing sequence and describe when it must be repeated during a client service

Classify ten common salon hazards by type (physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic) and state one control for each

Describe the correct response to a blood or body-fluid exposure, including spill clean-up and instrument quarantine

Name the main men's haircut shapes and explain how head shape, hair growth patterns and density influence sectioning decisions

Describe the correct hold, angle and stance for scissors-over-comb, clipper-over-comb and freehand clipper work

Sequence a complete clipper cut from nape to crown, stating the guard or blade length chosen at each stage and why

Explain how to blend a fade so no visible lines remain, and list the three most common causes of a visible line

List the safety checks to complete before switching on clippers, including blade condition, cord inspection and client positioning

Compare scissor-over-comb, clipper-over-comb and freehand techniques for their effect on length, texture and finish line

Describe the tools and blade sizes used to outline and shape a beard, and explain how face shape changes the outline chosen

Explain how to trim a moustache and neckline so the result looks balanced against the haircut above it

Outline the consultation points to confirm before any beard work, including skin sensitivity, existing irritation and client preference

Describe the hygiene routine for clippers, trimmers and scissors between clients, including blade cleaning and disinfectant contact time

Describe how to analyse hair density, texture, porosity and growth patterns, and explain how each finding changes a service plan

List the warning signs of scalp and skin conditions that require referral rather than service, and state how to raise them with a client

Explain the purpose, order and wording of consultation questions for a new client, including patch test and allergy screening

Describe the full shaving sequence, including preparation, lather application, razor angle, stroke direction and post-shave care

Explain how to prevent and manage razor burn, ingrown hairs and nicks, including when shaving should not proceed

Describe the correct shampooing sequence, including water temperature, scalp massage technique and rinsing standards

Match conditioning and scalp treatment products to three client scenarios and justify each choice by hair or scalp condition

Explain the difference between colouring and lightening products for men's hair and state the key safety checks before either service

Describe how to perform and record a patch test and a strand test, and explain what each result means for proceeding

Outline the aftercare advice to give following a colour or lightening service, including home product recommendations

Identify the salon's core retail product categories and explain the benefit and correct use of one product in each category

Explain how to recommend a home-care product to a client without pressure, linking the recommendation to what was observed during service

Describe the key points of salon reception, booking and record-keeping that affect client service and legal compliance

List the communication behaviours that build trust in a barbering service, including active listening, body language and explaining delays

Describe how to give and receive feedback within a team, and how to escalate a client complaint to the right person

Identify the main waste streams in a salon and describe a practical reduction or recycling action for each

Explain how correct chemical dilution, storage and disposal reduce environmental harm and comply with safety requirements

Describe at least four ways to cut water and energy use during shampooing, clipper work and general salon operations

Explain how to check and record product stock so waste from expired or over-ordered stock is reduced

Describe how sustainability choices can be explained to clients as part of service quality

Recall the key safety, hygiene and consultation facts from every domain in a timed mixed-topic quiz

Explain the full client journey from greeting to aftercare, naming the safety and hygiene checkpoints at each stage

Identify your three weakest domains from practice results and revise each one with targeted notes

Describe how the domains connect in a single service, such as a clipper cut with beard trim and colour, in a written walkthrough

Complete a final self-assessment against the exam domain weightings and list what you will revisit before the exam