The Barber Academy

Name

The Barber Academy

Legal name

The Hair & Barber Academy

Website

https://thebarberacademy.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Cosmetology and Barber Schools (611511), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Barber Training, Apprenticeship & Education (HSALABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hair Styling & Cutting (EDAOALAB), Salon Business, Management & Retail Training (HSALANAK)

Keywords

• Barbering education
• Vocational training
• Hairdressing courses
• Apprenticeship programs
• Recognition of prior learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Robina, Gold Coast

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Certificate 3 in Barbering Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees for Certificate III in Barbering program. Students pay a $1500 deposit plus 39 weekly payments of $295. Total course cost approximately $12,005.
2. RPL Recognition of Prior Learning: Fees for recognition of prior learning assessment - $500 application fee plus $10,000 full fee for experienced barbers seeking formal qualification.
3. Certificate 2 in Salon Assistant: Course fees for entry-level salon assistant training. Payment plans available plus government funding for eligible candidates including VETiS funding for Years 10, 11 & 12 students.
4. Apprenticeship Training: Apprentice training program with flexible learning options (1 day per month face-to-face plus online). Available in Queensland and NSW.
5. Custom/Advanced Training: Custom training services for salon teams and individual one-on-one training sessions. Shop team training includes 6-hour custom sessions with mannequin training heads.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Barber Academy is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO#41209) that delivers nationally recognized barbering education and vocational training programs. Core offerings include Certificate III in Barbering, Certificate II in Salon Assistant, a 3-year Barber Apprenticeship, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), and advanced/custom training, delivered through a blend of in-person training at partnered barbershops and online learning modules.

Product overview

The Barber Academy is an Australian vocational education provider offering a structured portfolio of barbering courses. The core offerings include Certificate III in Barbering (main certification program), Certificate II in Salon Assistant (entry-level pathway), Barber Apprenticeship (3-year employer-partnered program), and Certificate III in Barbering RPL (experience-based recognition). Add-on offerings include Advanced/Custom Training (one-on-one and team sessions) and NRL & NRLW Training for elite athletes. All programs combine face-to-face practical training at academy locations with online learning components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certificate III in Barbering Nationally recognized barbering qualification program preparing students for careers in barbering, combining hands-on training at academy locations (2 days per week face-to-face), online courses (6-8 hours weekly), workshops, and barbering community access over approximately 36 weeks.
• Certificate II in Salon Assistant Gateway pathway course to barbering certification, teaching barbershop operations, customer service, and day-to-day barber tasks over 16 weeks (1 day per week face-to-face plus 2-4 hours weekly online learning). Eligible for VETiS government funding for school students.
• Barber Apprenticeship Program Comprehensive 3-year apprenticeship program combining employer-based training with monthly face-to-face academy sessions (1 day per month) and weekly online learning (4 hours), leading to Certificate III in Barbering qualification. Available in Queensland and NSW.
• Certificate III in Barbering RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) Recognition of Prior Learning program allowing skilled barbers with existing industry experience to convert expertise into a formal nationally recognized Certificate III in Barbering qualification through evidence submission and gap-fill training. $500 application fee plus $10,000 full fee.
• Advanced and Custom Barber Training Customized training solutions including shop team training (6-hour custom sessions with mannequin training heads), one-on-one sessions, and online mentorship for experienced barbers seeking specialized skills or salon teams needing tailored training programs.
• NRL & NRLW Training Program Specialized training program for NRL and NRLW (National Rugby League and Women's National Rugby League) players offering flexible barbering education tailored to elite athletes' schedules.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.7% of graduates enter the barbering industry upon course completion
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Esquire Male GroomingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEsquire x TBA partnership location in Brisbane (Milton). Shop 7/32 Park Road, Milton QLD 4064. Academy training sessions held at the Esquire Male Grooming salon on Monday & Tuesday. Students gain real-world experience at an established high-end barbershop.
• Studio XcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudio X x TBA partnership location in Sydney (Maroubra). 192B Maroubra Rd, Maroubra NSW 2035. Training sessions held at The Studio X barbershop on Monday & Tuesday 8am-2pm. Students train in an active commercial barbershop environment.
• The Barber ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Barber Club x TBA partnership location in Melbourne (Richmond). 102 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121. Training sessions held at The Barber Club barbershop on Monday & Tuesday. Provides practical barbershop experience in the Melbourne market.
• The Hair & Barber AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization for the Apprentice Training Centre. RTO#41209. Training Salon located at Robina Town Centre, Robina QLD 4230. Provides apprenticeship training and hairdressing courses alongside barbering programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Australian Barber Academy: Australia-based RTO delivering barbering certificate programs with practical workshop training. Directly competes with TBA in the same niche VET barber education category with similar target students and qualification outcomes.
• Madison Barbering Academy: Perth-based Australian barber training school offering certificate-level qualifications with hands-on shop training. Comparable boutique RTO peer competing for the same aspiring-barber student base in the Australian market.
• Lonsdale Training: Australia-based RTO offering hair and barbering apprenticeships and certificate programs. Comparable as a direct apprentice/Cert III delivery competitor also leveraging government User Choice funding.
• National Training College: Australian RTO offering Certificate III in Barbering and hairdressing courses through blended online and practical delivery. Closely comparable private RTO competitor pursuing similar tradies/small class go-to-market approach.
• CDC Training (Career Development Centre): Australia-based RTO delivering hair, beauty and barbering qualifications with flexible payment plans. Direct competitor serving similar aspiring-barber student segments with equivalent certificate-level outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• Foundation Education: Large Australian RTO delivering vocational programs including beauty and personal care pathways. Broader incumbent with overlapping certificate-level delivery but wider portfolio beyond barbering.
• TAFE Queensland: Australia's largest public vocational training provider offering Certificate III in Barbering among hundreds of courses. Directly comparable as the dominant incumbent in the same barber-school category with state funding and brand trust at much larger scale.
• Toni&Guy Academy Australia: Global hairdressing brand operating Australian training academies. Comparable as a brand-anchored, premium vocational education operator adjacent to barbering with shared target students and qualification pathways.

Others

• Propellearning: Online learning platform partner of The Barber Academy providing student portals and RPL assessment submission. Best classified as adjacent technology/infrastructure rather than a competing school.

Regional players

• AIBT (Australian Institute of Business and Technology): Australian vocational provider with trade-school offerings including hair and beauty pathways. Comparable as an alternative RTO channel for the same apprentice/funding audience but with weaker barber specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

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Investors

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