
Advanced Diploma of Hairdressing
This qualification reflects the role of skilled senior hairdressers who use a range of highly developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of hairdressing services to clients.Senior hairdressers provide specialist services in areas such as haircutting, design, colouring and complex colour correction, trichology and chemical reformation.They work independently and may provide technical leadership, training and support to team members.This qualification provides a pathway to work as a senior hairdresser in a salon environment, a freelance session stylist or a technical advisor in product companies.
Duration
12–18 months
Study Mode
Blended (Online + In-person)
Start Date
Monthly intakes
Packaging Rules
Total Units
11
Core Units
2
Elective Units
9
- 2 core units must be completed.
- 9 elective units must be completed.
- 4 elective units must be selected from Group A.
- 3 elective units must be selected from Group A or Group B.
- 2 additional elective units may be selected from Group B, elsewhere in the SHB Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
- 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
SHBHTLS001
Provide technical leadership to hairdressing teams
SHBHTLS002
Research and use hairdressing trends to advance creative work
Elective Units
Group A
SHBHCLS006
Solve complex colour problems
SHBHCLS007
Enhance hair designs using creative colouring and lightening techniques
SHBHCUT006
Create combined haircut structures
SHBHCUT008
Design and perform creative haircuts
SHBHDES004
Create classic long hair up-styles
SHBHDES005
Select and apply hair extensions
SHBHDES006
Design and style long hair creatively
SHBHDES007
Apply and maintain wigs and hairpieces
SHBHDES008
Make wigs and hairpieces
SHBHREF001
Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments
SHBHREF003
Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments
SHBHREF004
Enhance hair designs using chemical reformation techniques
Group B
BSBINN301
Promote innovation in a team environment
BSBMKG413
Promote products and services
BSBWOR502
Lead and manage team effectiveness
SHBBMUP003
Design and apply make-up for photography
SHBHTLS003
Work as a session stylist
SHBHTRI002
Conduct trichological assessments
SHBHTRI003
Develop and apply scalp treatment therapies
TAEASS401B
Plan assessment activities and processes
TAEASS402B
Assess competence
TAEDEL301A
Provide work skill instruction
TAEDEL402A
Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
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