SHB30416 – Certificate III in Hairdressing
(CRICOS Code: 113309F)
This qualification designed to equip students with the foundational skills and knowledge required to work as a professional hairdresser. This course provides a comprehensive education in all aspects of hairdressing, from cutting and colouring to styling and client communication.
Key Components of the Course
Haircutting Techniques: Learn a variety of haircutting techniques for men, women, and children, including layering, texturizing, and precision cutting.
Hair Coloring: Gain expertise in applying and removing hair color, including permanent, semi-permanent, and lightening techniques.
Styling and Finishing: Master the art of styling and finishing hair for different occasions, using tools such as blow dryers, straighteners, and curling irons.
Client Consultation: Develop skills in effective client communication to understand their needs and deliver personalized services.
Salon Operations: Understand the daily operations of a salon, including hygiene practices, product sales, and customer service.
Target Audience
This qualification is ideal for individuals who are passionate about hairdressing and want to start a career in the beauty industry. It is suitable for those with little to no experience in hairdressing, as well as those looking to formalise their skills.
Career Outcomes
Graduates of this course can pursue roles such as Apprentice Hairdresser, Junior Stylist, Salon Assistant, or eventually advance to positions like Senior Stylist or Salon Manager.
Delivery Mode: Face to Face (20 hours per week including an online component)
Course Duration: 78 weeks including holidays 14 weeks. Course can be finished under Fastrack program in 52 weeks including 9 weeks holidays.
Course Fee
- Tuition Fee Offshore Regular (78 Weeks): $18,000
- Tuition Fee Onshore Regular (78 Weeks): $14,500
- Tuition Fee Onshore Fastrack (52 Weeks): $12,500
- Material Fee: $2000
- Enrolment Fee: $350
The SHB30416 – Certificate III in Hairdressing (113309F) requires the completion of 28 units (including 21 core units and 7 electives)
Core Units
- SHBXIND001 – Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
- SHBXWHS001 – Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
- SHBHIND001 – Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas
- SHBXCCS002 – Provide salon services to clients
- SHBHTRI001 – Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions
- SHBHBAS001 – Provide shampoo and basin services
- BSBSUS201 – Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- SHBHIND003 – Develop and expand a client base
- SHBXIND002 – Communicate as part of a salon team
- SHBXCCS001 – Conduct salon financial transactions
- SHBHDES003 – Create finished hair designs
- SHBHREF002 – Straighten and relax hair with chemical treatments
- SHBHCLS002 – Colour and lighten hair
- SHBHCLS004 – Neutralise unwanted colours and tones
- SHBHCLS005 – Provide on scalp full head and retouch bleach treatments
- SHBHCLS003 – Provide full and partial head highlighting treatments
- SHBHCUT001 – Design haircut structures
- SHBHCUT002 – Create one length or solid haircut structures
- SHBHCUT004 – Create layered haircut structures
- SHBHCUT003 – Create graduated haircut structures
- SHBHCUT005 – Cut hair using over-comb techniques
Elective Group A
- SHBHDES004 – Create classic long hair up-styles
- SHBHCUT006 – Create combined haircut structures
- SHBHCUT007 – Create combined traditional and classic men’s haircut structures
Elective Group C
- SHBHBAS002 – Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation
- SIRRINV001 – Receive and handle retail stock
- SHBHDES002 – Braid Hair
- SHBHREF003 – Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments
Entry Requirements
- Minimum age of 18 years
- Completion of Year 12 and or equivalent
- English proficiency levels of IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no band less than 5.5, is commonly required. Some institutions may require a higher score or PTE Academic: A minimum score of 50-58 overall, with no communicative skill score below 42.
- Ability to read and comprehend course materials
- Completion of a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment at ACSF Level 4 and Digital Literacy assessment.
Delivery Method:
This course is delivered through a combination of the following
- Classroom Sessions
- Real Salon Environment/ Simulated Salon Environment
- Structured Self-Study
Students will be assessed in various ways
- Written Questions
- Case Studies
- Presentations
- Reports
- Role plays/observations