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Certificate IV in Hairdressing

This qualification covers work as a senior hairdresser with specialist skills. It includes giving technical leadership to salon teams and using hairdressing trends in creative work. Senior hairdressers with experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
SHB Hairdressing and Beauty Services
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who have: 1. achieved a Certificate III in Hairdressing (or equivalent); and 2. at least one year post-qualification full time employment experience as a hairdresser in a salon environment where they have applied the skills and knowledge covered in the above (or equivalent) qualification.
SUPERSEDES
SIH40111 Certificate IV in Hairdressing (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Senior hairdressers, session stylists and technical advisers who lead or train salon teams.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Senior hairdresser
  • Session stylist
  • Salon educator
  • Technical adviser

Qualification structure

11 units must be completed: 4 units from Group A. 3 units from Group A or Group B. 2 additional units 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 of this qualification.

Core units

2 units
  1. SHBHTLS001Provide technical leadership to hairdressing teams
  2. SHBHTLS002Research and use hairdressing trends to advance creative work

Elective units

23 units

Group A – Hairdressing Technical

  1. SHBHCLS006Solve complex colour problems
  2. SHBHCLS007Enhance hair designs using creative colouring and lightening techniques
  3. SHBHCUT006Create combined haircut structures
  4. SHBHCUT008Design and perform creative haircuts
  5. SHBHDES004Create classic long hair up-styles
  6. SHBHDES005Select and apply hair extensions
  7. SHBHDES006Design and style long hair creatively
  8. SHBHDES007Apply and maintain wigs and hairpieces
  9. SHBHDES008Make wigs and hairpieces
  10. SHBHREF001Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments
  11. SHBHREF003Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments
  12. SHBHREF004Enhance hair designs using chemical reformation techniques

Group B – General Electives

  1. BSBINN301Promote innovation in a team environment
  2. BSBMKG413Promote products and services
  3. BSBWOR502Lead and manage team effectiveness
  4. SHBBMUP003Design and apply make-up for photography
  5. SHBHTLS003Work as a session stylist
  6. SHBHTRI002Conduct trichological assessments
  7. SHBHTRI003Develop and apply scalp treatment therapies
  8. TAEASS401BPlan assessment activities and processes
  9. TAEASS402BAssess competence
  10. TAEDEL301AProvide work skill instruction
  11. TAEDEL402APlan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace

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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