Certificate IV in Hairdressing

SHB40216

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

This qualification reflects the role of skilled senior hairdressers who use a range of highly developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of hairdressing services to clients. These senior hairdressers provide specialist services in one or more areas including haircutting, design, colouring and complex colour correction, trichology and chemical reformation. They work independently and many hairdressers at this level provide technical leadership, training and support to team members

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a senior hairdresser in a salon environment, a freelance session stylist or a technical advisor in product companies.

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

  • Financial help

  • 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.

  • On-the-job training

    • Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.

  • Entry requirements

    This course has entry requirements. See more information at the National Training Register

  • Duration

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

    • Qualification only:
      6 months – 2 years

  • Delivery options

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

    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Classroom-based

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
Provide technical leadership to hairdressing teams Core
Research and use hairdressing trends to advance creative work Core
Apply and maintain wigs and hairpieces Elective
Assess competence Elective
Conduct trichological assessments Elective
Create classic long hair up-styles Elective
Create combined haircut structures Elective
Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments Elective
Design and apply make-up for photography Elective
Design and perform creative haircuts Elective
Design and style long hair creatively Elective
Develop and apply scalp treatment therapies Elective
Enhance hair designs using chemical reformation techniques Elective
Enhance hair designs using creative colouring and lightening techniques Elective
Lead and manage team effectiveness Elective
Make wigs and hairpieces Elective
Plan assessment activities and processes Elective
Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace Elective
Promote innovation in a team environment Elective
Promote products and services Elective
Provide work skill instruction Elective
Select and apply hair extensions Elective
Solve complex colour problems Elective
Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments Elective
Work as a session stylist Elective

Job prospects

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

  • Hairdresser

    ANZSCO 391111

    Cut, wash, style and colour hair.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

Training providers delivering Certificate IV 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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