Certificate III in Hairdressing (Apprenticeship)

Do you love to showcase your creativity? Do you enjoy being able to help people be the best version of themselves and provide them with self-confidence? Then this course is for you! 

In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge to gain work as a qualified hairdresser. You will learn cutting, colouring and finishing techniques for male and female clients, communicating in the workplace, consulting with clients, selling products and services & designing and applying a broad range of technical hairdressing services.

Taught on campus in 9am-4pm blocks over 2-4 days a week, you’ll have plenty of time to put your new skills into practice in the salon. And because we value your learning, you will develop your skills through the world-renowned 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.

Not only that, you can also choose to learn on the job and we will come to you! Our 100% workplace delivery model allows you to be mentored by senior staff within your salon whilst undertaking your hairdressing studies via our online platform.

You will be guided by our workplace teacher who will visit you within your workplace eight times throughout the year (twice per term) along with regular phone/Zoom calls to make sure you feel supported every step of the way.

At the end of the course, you’ll be able to gain hands-on experience as Qualified Hairdresser, a Senior Stylist, or a Session Hairstylist. The possibilities are endless – you could end up working with models and celebrities for film and television work!

You’ll also be able to take your career even further by studying a Certificate IV in Hairdressing (not offered at TAFE Gippsland), a Diploma of Salon Management (not offered at TAFE Gippsland), or a Graduate Certificate in Hairdressing Creative Leadership (not offered at TAFE Gippsland). These qualifications will enhance your employment opportunities and we’ll be here to help you make these decisions if the time comes.

So, if you have great communication skills and enjoy working with and meeting new people, then this is the course for you.

This apprentice pathway requires you to be employed as an apprentice hairdresser in an operational business.

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Qualifications and Recognition

Career Opportunities

• Qualified Hairdresser
• Senior Stylist
• Session Hairstylist for Fashion and Film Industry

Opportunities for Further Study

• SHB40216 Certificate IV in Hairdressing (Not on offer at TAFE Gippsland)
• SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management (Not on offer at TAFE Gippsland)
• SHB80116 Graduate Certificate in Hairdressing Creative Leadership (Not on offer at TAFE Gippsland)