Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Cutting Essentials program is a micro-credential course designed to equip students with essential cutting techniques and industry-standard expertise. The program is perfect for aspiring stylists or professionals looking to sharpen their skills.

Entry Requirements

• Students must be over the age of 16.
• Anyone under 18 is required to have parental permission and a signed consent form.

Program Details

• Duration: 1-2 days per week, 20 weeks.
• Classes: Mondays and Tuesdays from 10am – 5pm.
• Location: 20 Oxford Square, Darlinghurst 2010.
• Online study option: Available.

What You'll Learn

• How to understand reference images given by clients.
• Fundamental techniques to create any haircut.
• How to trim and maintain beards.
• Create polished haircuts for any gender.

Certificate and Price

• Certificate of attainment for 8 Units towards SHB30416 Cert III in Hairdressing or SHB30516 Cert III in Barbering.
• Price: $6,999.
• 5 mannequins included.
• Payment plans available.

Master Precision Haircutting

This focused micro-credential covers essential cutting techniques through hands-on training. Students will complete 33 diverse haircuts, including layered, graduated, blunt, and men's styles, while refining precision, texture, and blending skills.

Units Included

• SHBHCUT001: Design haircut structures.
• SHBHCUT002: Create one length or solid haircut structures.
• SHBHCUT004: Create layered haircut structures.
• SHBHCUT003: Create graduated haircut structures.
• SHBHCUT005: Cut hair using over-comb techniques.
• SHBHCUT006: Create combined haircut structures.
• SHBHCUT007: Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures.
• SHBHCUT011: Design and maintain beards and moustaches.

Customizing Your Learning

Students can customize their learning by adding units to attain their Certificate faster or focus solely on mastering specific styling skills.

Add-On Units

• Individual units can be added for $350 each.
• Enrol in all 12 units for $3,000 (saving $1,200).
• Recommended add-on units:
  • SHBXCCS004: Recommend products and services.
  • SHBXWHS001: Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices.
  • SHBXIND001: Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment.
  • SHBHIND003: Develop and expand a client base.
  • SHBXCCS001: Conduct salon financial transactions.
  • SHBXCCS002: Provide salon services to clients.
  • SHBHBAS002: Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation.
  • SHBHBAS001: Provide shampoo and basin services.

All Available Add-On Units

Salon Essentials

• SHBHIND001: Maintain & organise tools, equipment & work areas.
• SHBXWHS001: Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices.
• SHBXIND001: Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment.
• SHBXIND002: Communicate as part of a salon team.
• SHBHBAS002: Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation.
• SHBHBAS001: Provide shampoo and basin services.
• SHBHTRI001: Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment.

Client & Business Skills

• SHBXCCS002: Provide salon services to clients.
• SHBHIND003: Develop and expand a client base.
• SHBXCCS001: Conduct salon financial transactions.
• SHBXCCS004: Recommend products and services.
• BSBSUS201: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices.

FAQ

What's Included?

• All on-campus training materials, including 5 mannequin heads for practice.
• Full access to the Pivot Point online learning platform for theory content, resources, and assessments.

What Do I Need to Bring?

• Notebook and pen.
• Closed-toe shoes.
• Professional black attire.
• Laptop.
• Recommended: sectioning clips, apron, cape, scissors, cutting comb, hairdryer, and brushes.

Do I Need Experience?

No experience is necessary, as the course starts with fundamentals.

Assessment Requirements

To complete the units, students must demonstrate their understanding of cutting techniques and haircut designs through quizzes, assessments, and performing cuts on 33 models.

Can I Work on Real Clients During the Course?

Yes, the student salon provides opportunities to practice on real clients under supervision.

How Can This Be Delivered Online?

The micro-credential is designed for flexible online study, allowing students to balance learning with their schedule. This includes practical training requirements, assessment sign-off options, live interactive sessions, and theory and support through the Pivot Point online platform.