Program Overview

Certificate III in Hairdressing

Course Overview

Kick start your career as a hairdresser with this entry-level qualification. This course is an essential minimum requirement for every hairdresser.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, hairdressing skills are in demand with employers finding it hard to fill vacancies. The industry is currently experiencing strong growth with more than 31,000 job openings expected over the next five years.

Learn modern salon operations including how to colour and lighten hair, provide shampoo and basin services, and how to design and cut hair. All of this will take place in the classroom and real functioning professional salon environments.

Successful completion of this course will provide you all you need to confidently seek employment opportunities in hairdressing.

Career Opportunities

• Hairdresser
• Hair Stylist

Course Outcome

SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing

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

• SHBHBAS002: Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation
• SHBHCUT006: Create combined haircut structures
• SHBHCUT007: Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures
• SHBHCUT011: Design and maintain beards and moustaches
• SHBHDES002: Braid hair
• SHBHDES004: Create classic long hair up-styles
• SHBHREF001: Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments
• SHBHREF003: Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments
• SHBXCCS004: Recommend products and services

Ways to Study

• On campus
• Apprenticeships or traineeships
• International

Study Locations

• Greater Brisbane
• Gold Coast
• Sunshine Coast
• Darling Downs and South West
• Wide Bay Burnett
• North Queensland

Course Duration

• 18 months

Workload

• Full time 2-3 days per week

What You'll Pay

• Full fee: $14,925
• International: $17,700

Entry Requirements

• There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
• It is highly recommended that students have basic literacy, numeracy and computer skills or equivalent to Year 10, turned 16 or have relevant experience and/or qualifications that indicate likely success in completing the course.

Resources Required

• It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Kit requirements: Students will be responsible for purchasing the items that are required for hairdressing. This includes brushes, scissors, combs, blow dryer, thermal equipment, clippers and razors.
• Uniform: Students are required to wear a black shirt or top with sleeves, black pants or skirt and enclosed shoes.
• Materials: You will need to purchase an A4-sized lever arch folder (Large) plus A4 dividers and reinforcement ring stickers suitable for this folder, as well as a USB and general writing materials such as pens, pencils, erasers and glue.

Assessment Methods

• Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning.

University Pathways

• If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers

• Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.