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.
Pathways from the qualification:
Certificate IV
Diplomas
Certificate IV in Hairdressing
Diploma in Salon Management
Course structure
Packaging rules:
28 units must be completed:
21 core units
7 elective units from the list below.
all 3 units from Group A or all 3 units from Group B
4 units from Group C
Sample Training Plan:
Below is a sample unit list.
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 C
SHBHBAS002 Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation
SHBHCUT006 Create combined haircut structures
SHBHDES002 Braid hair
SHBXCCS004 Recommend products and services
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Course Code:
SHB30416
Qualification:
Certificate III
Delivery mode:
Apprenticeship
Course Fees:
New apprenticeships commencing from 1 July 2019 are fully subsidised by the NSW Government under Smart and Skilled.