
Gain experience from day one and build skills for a career in hairdressing. Learn essential cutting and finishing techniques to create professional results. Ideal for beginners, it provides a strong foundation to work in a salon or continue training.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
identify client needs, hair growth patterns and face shapes
apply design principles to haircut planning
create a one-length or solid haircut using correct sectioning, tension and cutting techniques
follow essential workplace health and safety practices, including infection control, safe tool handling and maintaining a clean salon environment.
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment.
Confidence to create basic haircut structures based on face shape, hair type and natural fall.
Skills to deliver consistent, professional results that meet client needs and expectations.
Credit towards a full qualification.
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
During your study you'll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
confidence working with real clients
good hand-eye coordination and the ability to use a range of tools
a creative vision to design contemporary, fashion-forward haircuts, with a strong eye for detail and style.
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.
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
Our graduates go onto roles like: salon assistant, apprentice or trainee hairdresser or barber and school-based apprentice or trainee hairdresser or barber.
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Hairdressing - Level 1 does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
The Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Hairdressing - Level 1 does not have any related courses.
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.
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.
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