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Certificate III in Hairdressing

Certificate III in Hairdressing

National Course Code: SHB30416

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Overview

The nationally accredited Certificate III in Hairdressing enables you to launch your career as a qualified hairdresser and hairstylist. Learning a broad range of hairdressing skills as well as building your clientele, this course will qualify you to work in an established salon or start your own.

LEARN NEW SKILLS

Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:

Unleash 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

DEVELOP YOUR TALENT

Develop the attributes to help you get ahead:

A collaborative teamwork spirit
Effective communication skills
Resilience in the face of adversity
Professional integrity

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

Completing this course provides you with:

The qualification to become a hairdressing
A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate III level
A pathway for further study

Career opportunities:

Hairdresser
Hair stylist
Hair colourist
Freelance session stylist
Creative/Artistic Director
Technical or sales advisor

GROW YOUR CAREER

Take your career further with the:

Certificate IV in Hairdressing
Diploma of Salon Management

Locations

This course is currently available at 64 campus locations across NSW. Enquire now for other locations.

Course details

Character Traits

People who are successful in this industry have:

A collaborative teamwork spirit
Effective communication skills
Resilience in the face of adversity
Professional integrity

Assessments

Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learned so far and identify what knowledge or skills need further development. In this course you will undertake:

Theory knowledge assessments
Practical skills assessments
Portfolio of work that contributes toward assessments

Compare course levels

Certificate III in Hairdressing is a trade qualification, which you will need in order to work in the industry. The Certificate III in Hairdressing is also an entry requirement for the Certificate IV in Hairdressing.

The Certificate IV focuses on specialised areas including wigs, extensions, advanced cutting and more.

Excursions

Depending on your area, there may be opportunity to work at charity and voluntary events.

Hands-on skills

You will participate in a range of structured workshop activities that allow you to practice your skills before attempting assessments.

Real world projects

In a simulated or real workplace, you will gain experience in work situations that enhance your learning journey and contribute to your assessments.

Campus facilities

You will complete most of your course work in a simulated working environment with paying customers. Plus, you will also have access to a computer to complete online components of the course.

Industry trends

This course helps to address a skills shortage in the industry and prepare for its forecasted growth over three years to 2022.

Course of the future

This qualification has been designed with industry to complement forecast growth in the personal care industry.

This course prepares you for success in putting your technical skills to work like cutting, colouring, design and chemical work - as well as enhancing your interpersonal skills through client consultation, customer service and using discretion and judgment.