Certificate III in Hairdressing

Summary

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


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.