Certificate III in Hairdressing (Apprenticeship)

Code: SHB30416
Mode of Delivery: Workplace
Course Type: Accredited course
Course Duration: 3 years , 3 years
Intake Date Campus Attendance Days
Ongoing Workplace
Intake Date Campus Attendance Days
Ongoing Workplace

About this course

Start your career in the creative and rewarding hairdressing industry. Our Certificate III in Hairdressing will give you the skills and knowledge to work as a qualified hairdresser or senior stylist in a salon, or build your own hairdressing business.
You will develop skills in cutting, colouring and finishing techniques for male and female clients, as well as client consultation, communication, client care and workplace practices.
Your learning will be supported by highly regarded Skin Deep Learning resources, providing you with current, industry-relevant content and a strong foundation for your career in hairdressing.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include working as a qualified hairdresser or stylist in a salon, barbershop or other personal services business. You can also work independently and build your own client base, or pursue opportunities in cruise ships, film and television, events and fashion.

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

Skills or Knowledge gained

Throughout the course, you will develop a broad range of practical hairdressing skills, including cutting, colouring, highlighting, chemical straightening and blow waving. You will also learn how to assess and care for hair and scalp conditions, create braids and up-styles, and provide excellent customer service.

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.
TAFE Gippsland offers a pathway from SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant into the Certificate III in Hairdressing. Completing the Certificate II provides students with a strong foundation in hairdressing skills and prepares them for the practical requirements of the Certificate III.
The Certificate II is a Free TAFE course, helping students reduce the cost of completing their hairdressing qualification. Eligible units completed through the Certificate II can also be credited towards the Certificate III, meaning the pathway does not add additional time to completing the qualification.

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 - 2026

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

Work Placement - 2026

Does this course require placement?: No

Placement to be arranged by: Student

Qualifications and Recognition - 2027

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

Work Placement - 2027

Does this course require placement?: No

Placement to be arranged by: Student

Fees

Fees and charges Government subsidised concession Government subsidised Full-fee paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) $1,425.60 $7,128.00 $21,168.00
Materials fee* (GST exempt) $2,952.00 $2,952.00 $2,952.00
Total $4,377.60 $10,080.00 $24,120.00

VET Student Loans

Not Applicable for this course

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
SHBHREF001 Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments
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.

Fees

Fees and charges Government subsidised concession Government subsidised Full-fee paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) $1,479.60 $7,398.00 $22,842.00
Materials fee* (GST exempt) $3,054.00 $3,054.00 $3,054.00
Total $4,533.60 $10,452.00 $25,896.00

VET Student Loans

Not Applicable for this course

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
SHBHREF001 Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments
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.
 

TAFE Gippsland has made every reasonable effort to ensure the information contained in this publication is current at the time of publishing. For updated information go to tafegippsland.edu.au or call 1300 133 717. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. TAFE Gippsland reserves the right to alter this information and/or withdraw courses listed herein. © TAFE Gippsland 2026.
National Provider Number 0417

TAFE Gippsland has made every reasonable effort to ensure the information contained in this publication is current at the time of publishing. For updated information go to tafegippsland.edu.au or call 1300 133 717. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. TAFE Gippsland reserves the right to alter this information and/or withdraw courses listed herein. © TAFE Gippsland 2026.
National Provider Number 0417