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Course Overview

Code:
SHB30416
Course Type:
Accredited course
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
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Intakes

Course Duration:
2 years
Commencing in:
  • 2024

2024 Intake

Intake Date Campus Attendance Days
15/04/2024 Traralgon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10:00am-2:30pm
15/04/2024 Traralgon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 5:00pm-9:00pm
15/07/2024 Traralgon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10:00am-2:30pm
15/07/2024 Traralgon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 5:00pm-9:00pm
07/10/2024 Traralgon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10:00am-2:30pm
07/10/2024 Traralgon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 5:00pm-9:00pm
Intake Date Campus Attendance Days
15/07/2024 Leongatha Monday, Tuesday 9:00am-4:00pm
15/07/2024 Bairnsdale Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm
17/07/2024 Bairnsdale Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm

About this course

If you’ve completed your Certificate II in Salon Assistant or you have previous industry experience, this non-apprenticeship Certificate III in Hairdressing course is for you.
Learn the skills and knowledge to gain work as a qualified hairdresser, showcasing your creativity and helping your clients to be the best version of themselves. There are two ways to undertake training in Certificate III Hairdressing. You can gain an apprenticeship within a hairdressing salon and attend TAFE as part of your employment or attend TAFE as a non-apprentice student.
Night-class training is available for non-apprentice students at our Traralgon campus three nights per week.

Super style your career pathway in this creative trade as a qualified hairdresser, senior stylist in a salon or even in the film and television industry!
Our Certificate III in Hairdressing will give you cutting, colouring and finishing techniques for male and female clients, skills for communicating in the workplace, consulting with clients, selling products and services and designing and applying a broad range of technical hairdressing services.
And because we value your learning, you will develop your skills through the highly regarded training resources of Pivot Point Academy. You’ll also have additional flexibility of our Pivot Point resources online, giving you the opportunity to access resources 24/7 either on campus, in the salon or at home.

Career Opportunities

Qualified Hairdresser, Senior Stylist, Session Hairstylist for Fashion and Film Industry, Barber

Opportunities for Further Study

SHB40216 Certificate IV in Hairdressing, SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management or graduates may choose to enhance their skillset and complete SHB30316 Certificate III in Barbering. (Not offered at TAFE Gippsland)

Skills or Knowledge gained

Students will learn cutting, colouring and finishing techniques for male and female clients, communicating in the workplace, consulting with clients, selling products and services and designing and applying a broad range of technical hairdressing services on clients.

Entry Requirements

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes

Mandatory entry requirements:

Applicants are required to have an appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy skills, which will be evaluated prior to course intake. Pre Training Review and Interview will be required prior to enrolment.

Recommended entry Requirements:

Students are recommended to complete SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant before commencing SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing as a Non Apprentice unless completed a previous Certificate III level course or have previous industry experience.

Minimum Industry Requirement

Not applicable.

Licensing/Regulatory Requirements

Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No

Qualifications and Recognition - 2024

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Hairdressing.

Work Placement - 2024

Does this course require placement?: No

Further Information - 2024

Fees

Fees and charges Government subsidised concession Government subsidised Full-fee paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) $1,296.00 $6,480.00 $16,200.00
Materials fee* (GST exempt) $2,950.00 $2,950.00 $2,950.00
Total $4,246.00 $9,430.00 $19,150.00
VET Student Loans

Not Applicable for this course

Help with fees

Sample course units

BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
SHBHBAS001 Provide shampoo and basin services
SHBHCCS001 Plan hair services for special events
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
SHBHCUT006 Create combined haircut structures
SHBHCUT007 Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures
SHBHDES002 Braid hair
SHBHDES003 Create finished hair designs
SHBHDES004 Create classic long hair up-styles
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
SIRRINV001 Receive and handle retail stock
SIRRMER001 Produce visual merchandise displays
Assessment

The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.

You can expect that:

  • assessment methods are clear
  • assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
  • assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
  • educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.