Certificate III in Hairdressing

SHB30416

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

Train as a hairdresser. Learn to cut, colour and style hair while working with real clients through an apprenticeship.

This qualification reflects the role of hairdressers who use a range of well-developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of hairdressing services to clients. They use discretion and judgement to provide client services and take responsibility for the outcomes of their own work.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a hairdresser in any industry environment, usually a salon.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (apprenticeship)
      • Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s

      *To be eligible for this funding, you have to do an apprenticeship.

      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Complete this course through an apprenticeship to work in this industry in Queensland.

    This apprenticeship is available:

    • Hairdresser

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through apprenticeship:
      3 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices Core
Colour and lighten hair Core
Communicate as part of a salon team Core
Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment Core
Conduct salon financial transactions Core
Create finished hair designs Core
Create graduated haircut structures Core
Create layered haircut structures Core
Create one length or solid haircut structures Core
Cut hair using over-comb techniques Core
Design haircut structures Core
Develop and expand a client base Core
Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions Core
Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas Core
Neutralise unwanted colours and tones Core
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Core
Provide full and partial head highlighting treatments Core
Provide on scalp full head and retouch bleach treatments Core
Provide salon services to clients Core
Provide shampoo and basin services Core
Straighten and relax hair with chemical treatments Core
Braid hair Elective
Create classic long hair up-styles Elective
Create combined haircut structures Elective
Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures Elective
Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments Elective
Design and maintain beards and moustaches Elective
Participate in session styling teams Elective
Plan hair services for special events Elective
Produce visual merchandise displays Elective
Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation Elective
Receive and handle retail stock Elective
Recommend products and services Elective
Research and use hairdressing industry information Elective
Select and apply hair extensions Elective
Shave heads and faces Elective
Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate III in Hairdressing sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Hair and Beauty Salon Manager

    ANZSCO 142114

    Manage the day to day operations of hairdressing or beauty salons.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Hairdresser

    ANZSCO 391111

    Cut, wash, style and colour hair.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

Training providers delivering Certificate III in Hairdressing

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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