Certificate III in Hairdressing
This qualification reflects the role of hairdressers who use a range of well-developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of hairdressing services to clients.They use discretion and judgement to provide client services and take responsibility for the outcomes of their own work.This qualification provides a pathway to work as a hairdresser in any industry environment, usually a salon.
Duration
24 months
Study Mode
Blended (Online + In-person)
Start Date
Monthly intakes
Packaging Rules
Total Units
28
Core Units
21
Elective Units
7
- 21 core units must be completed.
- 7 elective units must be completed.
- Electives must include either all 3 units from Group A or all 3 units from Group B.
- 4 elective units must be selected from Group C.
- The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level.
Modification History
Track changes and updates made to this qualification across different releases.
No modification history is available for this qualification.
Core Units
BSBSUS201
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
SHBHBAS001
Provide shampoo and basin services
SHBHCLS002
Colour and lighten hair
SHBHCLS003
Provide full and partial head highlighting treatments
SHBHCLS004
Neutralise unwanted colours and tones
SHBHCLS005
Provide on scalp full head and retouch bleach treatments
SHBHCUT001
Design haircut structures
SHBHCUT002
Create one length or solid haircut structures
SHBHCUT003
Create graduated haircut structures
SHBHCUT004
Create layered haircut structures
SHBHCUT005
Cut hair using over-comb techniques
SHBHDES003
Create finished hair designs
SHBHIND001
Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas
SHBHIND003
Develop and expand a client base
SHBHREF002
Straighten and relax hair with chemical treatments
SHBHTRI001
Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions
SHBXCCS001
Conduct salon financial transactions
SHBXCCS002
Provide salon services to clients
SHBXIND001
Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
SHBXIND002
Communicate as part of a salon team
SHBXWHS001
Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
Elective Units
Group A
SHBHCUT006
Create combined haircut structures
SHBHCUT007
Create combined traditional and classic men’s haircut structures
SHBHDES004
Create classic long hair up-styles
Group B
SHBHCUT007
Create combined traditional and classic men’s haircut structures
SHBHCUT011
Design and maintain beards and moustaches
SHBHCUT012
Shave heads and faces
Group C
SHBHBAS002
Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation
SHBHCCS001
Plan hair services for special events
SHBHCUT006
Create combined haircut structures
SHBHCUT011
Design and maintain beards and moustaches
SHBHCUT012
Shave heads and faces
SHBHDES002
Braid hair
SHBHDES004
Create classic long hair up-styles
SHBHDES005
Select and apply hair extensions
SHBHIND002
Research and use hairdressing industry information
SHBHIND004
Participate in session styling teams
SHBHREF001
Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments
SHBHREF003
Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments
SHBXCCS004
Recommend products and services
SIRRINV001
Receive and handle retail stock
SIRRMER001
Produce visual merchandise displays
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