Certificate III in Hairdressing

Course details

This apprenticeship will prepare you for a successful career in hairdressing. You will learn the necessary skills, from how to maintain a clean, safe and efficient workplace to communicating effectively with those around you.

You will treat, cut, colour, style and treat hair while learning how to coordinate a salon team and sell various products and services. Your teachers will encourage and support you to participate in competitions and industry awards.

This class uses iPads as the main source for its resources as well as demonstration videos.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills required for gaining work in the hairdressing industry.

Accreditation

• This course is government accredited and has national recognition

What further study options will I have?

• You may wish to develop salon management skills by studying the Diploma of Salon Management.

How will I be assessed?

• Practical assessment
• Project work
• Online assessment
• Workplace assessment

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

What will I study?

You will be required to complete 26 core and 6 elective units.