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    Certificate III in Hairdressing

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    Certificate III in Hairdressing
    Overview

    About this course

    Learn to cut, colour and create styles your clients will love. Graduate with in-demand skills to launch your career and build your client base. Set yourself apart in the market and work in an established salon or open one of your own.

    Outcomes

    What you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • showcase your creative skills on women’s and men’s hair

    • use cutting methods and techniques

    • apply colour techniques

    • create special occasion and classic up-styles

    • design haircut structures.

    Course outcomes

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    • A nationally accredited Certificate III qualification.

    • Specialist skills to cut, colour and style hair.

    • The ability to diagnose hair and scalp conditions.

    • The confidence to provide services that meet client briefs.

    • Strong pathways to continue your studies and improve your job options.

    Suitability

    Is this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

    Apprenticeship

    • You must be employed as an apprentice in the industry.

    • Your Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) must submit your Training Proposal Plan (TPP).

    • Visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page for more information.

    Non-apprenticeship

    • You must be at least 21 years of age. You’ll need to show, as shown by your photo ID as proof.

    • You must have at least 2 years’ of work experience working in the hairdressing industry. You’ll need to show your resume and a letter from your employer.

    • You must be currently employed in the hairdressing industry. You’ll need to show your resume and a letter from your employer.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • clear communication skills

    • strong teamwork skills

    • good people skills to work with a range of clients.

    We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.

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    This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.

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    Pathways

    Future career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: hairdresser, hairstylist, hair colourist, freelance session stylist, creative or artistic director and technical or sales advisor.

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

    Previous study0 Courses

    Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

    The Certificate III in Hairdressing does not have any pre-requisite courses.

    Further study0 Courses

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    The Certificate III in Hairdressing does not have any post-graduate courses.

    Related study1 Course

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

    Units

    Units taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Hairdressing qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 28 units of competency, including 21 core and 7 speciality units.

    Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Provide salon services to clientsSHBXCCS002

    • Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environmentSHBXIND001

    • Identify and treat hair and scalp conditionsSHBHTRI001

    • Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areasSHBHIND001

    TAFE NSW services

    Facilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs - be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning - an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations - get social with our student community

    Info sessions

    Want to know more?

    There are a total of 1 information sessions planned for this course. They'll take place at different locations across the state.

    You can view all sessions related to Hair and Beauty.

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