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Course Overview
Intakes
No upcoming intakes for this course this year.
Please enquire for more information or to express your interest in this course.
2024 Intake
| Intake Date | Campus | Attendance Days |
|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2024 | Traralgon | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10:00am-2:30pm |
| 12/02/2024 | Traralgon | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 5:00pm-9:00pm |
| 15/04/2024 | Traralgon | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 5:00pm-9:00pm |
| 15/04/2024 | Traralgon | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10:00am-2:30pm |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2024 | Leongatha | Monday, Tuesday 9:00am-4:00pm |
| 12/02/2024 | Bairnsdale | Monday, Tuesday 9:00am-4:00pm |
| 14/02/2024 | Bairnsdale | Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm |
| 15/07/2024 | Bairnsdale | Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm |
| 15/07/2024 | Leongatha | Monday, Tuesday 9:00am-4:00pm |
| 17/07/2024 | Bairnsdale | Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm |
About this course
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. For the non-apprentice pathway it is recommended you complete SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant before commencing SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing unless you have completed a previous Certificate III level course or have previous Industry experience.
Night Class training option is available for Non-Apprentice students. This class is held at our Traralgon campus 3 nights per week, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday evenings. Class times are 5pm to 9pm.
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 - 2023
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Hairdressing.
Work Placement - 2023
Does this course require placement?: 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 - 2023
Fees
| Fees and charges | Government subsidised concession | Government subsidised | Full-fee paying student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) | $1,231.20 | $6,156.00 | $15,606.00 |
| Materials fee* (GST exempt) | $3,005.00 | $3,005.00 | $3,005.00 |
| Total | $4,236.20 | $9,161.00 | $18,611.00 |
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this course
Help with fees
Sample course units
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.
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
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.