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  • Certificate III
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  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Hairdressing

This qualification covers work as a hairdresser in a salon. It includes cutting, colouring, lightening, highlighting, chemical straightening, finished hair designs, hair and scalp care, and building a client base. Hairdressers with experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
SHB Hairdressing and Beauty Services
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
SIH30111 Certificate III in Hairdressing (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who work as hairdressers and want their skills formally recognised with a qualification.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Hairdresser
  • Hair stylist
  • Men's hairdresser
  • Colourist

Qualification structure

28 units must be completed: 7 electives consisting of. All 3 units from Group A or all 3 units from Group B. 4 units 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 of this qualification.

Core units

21 units
  1. BSBSUS201Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  2. SHBHBAS001Provide shampoo and basin services
  3. SHBHCLS002Colour and lighten hair
  4. SHBHCLS003Provide full and partial head highlighting treatments
  5. SHBHCLS004Neutralise unwanted colours and tones
  6. SHBHCLS005Provide on scalp full head and retouch bleach treatments
  7. SHBHCUT001Design haircut structures
  8. SHBHCUT002Create one length or solid haircut structures
  9. SHBHCUT003Create graduated haircut structures
  10. SHBHCUT004Create layered haircut structures
  11. SHBHCUT005Cut hair using over-comb techniques
  12. SHBHDES003Create finished hair designs
  13. SHBHIND001Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas
  14. SHBHIND003Develop and expand a client base
  15. SHBHREF002Straighten and relax hair with chemical treatments
  16. SHBHTRI001Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions
  17. SHBXCCS001Conduct salon financial transactions
  18. SHBXCCS002Provide salon services to clients
  19. SHBXIND001Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
  20. SHBXIND002Communicate as part of a salon team
  21. SHBXWHS001Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices

Elective units

21 units

Group A – General Hairdressing

  1. SHBHCUT006Create combined haircut structures
  2. SHBHCUT007Create combined traditional and classic men’s haircut structures
  3. SHBHDES004Create classic long hair up-styles

Group B – Men’s Hairdressing

  1. SHBHCUT007Create combined traditional and classic men’s haircut structures
  2. SHBHCUT011Design and maintain beards and moustaches
  3. SHBHCUT012Shave heads and faces

Group C- General Electives

  1. SHBHBAS002Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation
  2. SHBHCCS001Plan hair services for special events
  3. SHBHCUT006Create combined haircut structures
  4. SHBHCUT011Design and maintain beards and moustaches
  5. SHBHCUT012Shave heads and faces
  6. SHBHDES002Braid hair
  7. SHBHDES004Create classic long hair up-styles
  8. SHBHDES005Select and apply hair extensions
  9. SHBHIND002Research and use hairdressing industry information
  10. SHBHIND004Participate in session styling teams
  11. SHBHREF001Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments
  12. SHBHREF003Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments
  13. SHBXCCS004Recommend products and services
  14. SIRRINV001Receive and handle retail stock
  15. SIRRMER001Produce visual merchandise displays

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

OFFICIAL DETAILS

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