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    Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Hairdressing - Level 2

    Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Hairdressing - Level 2
    Overview

    About this course

    Continue your hairdressing journey with well‑practised styling, technical skills and salon operations knowledge. Launch your career with confidence and a strong intermediate cutting skillset.

    Outcomes

    What you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

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

    • create layered haircuts using sectioning and lifting techniques

    • achieve shape, movement and balance in your cuts

    • style hair to look great while keeping hair healthy

    • dry and style hair using the right tools and techniques

    • keep tools, equipment and work areas clean and organised to meet industry standards.

    Course outcomes

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

    • A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment.

    • Knowledge to support a productive and busy salon.

    • Skills to ensure a salon looks professional and presents well.

    • The ability to dry and style hair to shape using a range of techniques and tools.

    • Credit towards a full qualification.

    Suitability

    Is this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

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

    • Successful completion of the Design haircut structures (SHBHCUT001) unit of competency. You’ll need to show your certificate or transcript as proof.

    Entry recommendations

    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.

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    Pathways

    Future career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: salon assistant, apprentice or trainee hairdresser or barber and school-based apprentice or trainee.

    Study pathways

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

    Previous study1 Course

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

    Further study3 Courses

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    Related study0 Courses

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

    The Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Hairdressing - Level 2 does not have any related courses.

    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

    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.

    • Create layered haircut structuresSHBHCUT004

    • Dry hair to shapeSHBHDES001

    • 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

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