Certificate III in Hairdressing
- National Course Code: SHB30416
- TAFE NSW code: SHB30416-01V01-21MBK-401
Location – Meadowbank (Non Trade)
Attendance
Full Time
Course Start Date
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Study Commitment
29 Hours per week
Duration
36 Weeks
- Nationally Recognised Training
- Apprenticeship Allowed
Course Details
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
When you study with TAFE NSW, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
TAFE NSW offers the Certificate III in Hairdressing as either an apprenticeship or non-apprenticeship, so you can style the career you want.
Apprenticeship
To be eligible for this course, you must:
- Be employed as an apprentice in the hair industry evidenced by a letter of support from your employer
- Submit your training plan proposal (TPP) with your application
Non-apprenticeship
You will need to be either:
Experienced in hairdressing salon work
To be eligible for a subsidised place in this course as a non-apprentice, you must:
- Be over 21 years of age
- Provide evidence, such as a resume or letter of support from your employer, of current industry experience. Your workplace evidence will be reviewed prior to course entry to make sure your skills and knowledge meet course requirements
If there are gaps in your industry experience, you will need to complete simulated work activities to ensure you are able to meet work evidence requirements.
New to hairdressing (commercial)
You will need to secure work placement (details below) to meet the on-the-job component of your training. It is important to know that there is no government subsidy available for this study option.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
TAFE NSW offers the Certificate III in Hairdressing as an apprenticeship. There may also be options available for you to study as a non-apprentice.
Apprenticeship
To be eligible for this course, you must:
- Be employed as an apprentice in the hairdressing industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer
- Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application
Enquire today to talk through your options.
Non-apprenticeship
There may be options available for you to study as a non-apprentice. Enquire today and one of our Apprenticeship and Traineeship team will help you understand any eligibility or entry requirements.
WORK PLACEMENT
There is no work placement requirement for this qualification. As an apprentice, you will gain your experience on-the-job with your employer.
If you are enrolling as a non-apprentice, you need to be in relevant employment or have access to appropriate simulated workplace environments in order to meet the course completion requirements.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong teamwork skills
- Comfort working with a diverse range of clients
If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
With 130 locations across the state, TAFE NSW tailors qualifications to meet the needs of the local community and specific student groups (like apprentices, fast-tracked and online students). To make sure this course is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence that you are:
- This course has no entry requirements, however it is recommended you are over the age of 21
To successfully complete this course, you will need:
- Demonstrate competency in all 28 units. This will require you to complete all live models requried within each of the 28 units to a compentent level, addressing all apects of the each assessment.
- To compentently complete this course it is recommended you are working in a salon to practice and hone skills learnt at TAFE.
During 2021, construction of the new Meadowbank Education & Employment Precinct will be undertaken at TAFE NSW Meadowbank. There may be some disruption to students during that time, including noise, dust, vibration and changes to campus parking. TAFE NSW is focussed on minimising any disruption to students, where practicable. Contact us on 131601 for any questions.
INFORMATION SESSIONS
There are no information sessions currently scheduled for this course
STUDY COMMITMENT
This is a Full Time Blended course. You will need to attend approximately 21.8 hours of class, over 3 days a week, for 36 weeks. As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete approximately 7.1 hours of other study per week.
You may also be required to complete approximately 1 hour of additional study each week outside of class hours, including assignment prep, look and learn approach or hands on experience in the workplace, product research.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
This course offering is designed for people who:
- Have a desire to work in the hairdressing industry as a stylist, and gain a trade qualification but for whom an apprenticeship may not be appropriate.
SERVICES AND STUDY SUPPORT
There are additional learning and study tools available for this course, including:
-Learner support is avaible to those who need support these may include literacy, numeracy, english as a second language, maths, science, computing skills and communcaitons skills. Additonal support can be provided if needed through drop in centres, help within small groups, team teaching, one to one tutuion should it be deemed appropriate.
We offer student services and study support to ensure you can achieve your goals. Learn about TAFE NSW Student Services
As a TAFE NSW student in this course, you will have access to:
- LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
- Smarthinking - after hours online study support service
- Easy computing online short courses
- Access to local TAFE libraries
- Accessibility and Disability Support Services
- Access to Read&Write learning support software at TAFE and at home
The way you learn may change during your enrolment to ensure the best learning experience or to keep you safe as COVID-19 restrictions change, and some of our face to face classes may change to online or virtual classroom learning. Also, to ensure that we keep you safe while studying, we may modify our face to face classes to meet physical distancing requirements and increased cleaning on campus. If work placement and the demonstration of practical skills are requirements of your course, there may be a modification or delay in the planned timeframe due to COVID-19 impacts. Be assured, we'll keep you informed every step of the way.
This course is currently scheduled on Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday from 9.00am to 5.00pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:
-To undertake this course students will need to purchase an equipment kit. Kits will be available through a supplier that can be refered to you by the college. This kits includes all the equipment you will need to undertake the course along with precribed mannequins. Students are free to source their own kits but will need to use the prescribed supplier from the college for the mannequins.
READ BEFORE YOU ENROL
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RECOGNITION
Recognition is a process of acknowledging previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience relevant to your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieve your qualification faster.
Learn about Recognition at TAFE NSW Recognition
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Enquire now and we will contact you when enrolments open. Visit our Online Courses to view our range of study options that you can start anytime.
Core Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| BSBSUS201 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| SHBHBAS001 | Provide shampoo and basin services |
| SHBHCLS002 | Colour and lighten hair |
| SHBHCLS003 | Provide full and partial head highlighting treatments |
| SHBHCLS004 | Neutralise unwanted colours and tones |
| SHBHCLS005 | Provide on scalp full head and retouch bleach treatments |
| SHBHCUT001 | Design haircut structures |
| SHBHCUT002 | Create one length or solid haircut structures |
| SHBHCUT003 | Create graduated haircut structures |
| SHBHCUT004 | Create layered haircut structures |
| SHBHCUT005 | Cut hair using over-comb techniques |
| SHBHDES003 | Create finished hair designs |
| SHBHIND001 | Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas |
| SHBHIND003 | Develop and expand a client base |
| SHBHREF002 | Straighten and relax hair with chemical treatments |
| SHBHTRI001 | Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions |
| SHBXCCS001 | Conduct salon financial transactions |
| SHBXCCS002 | Provide salon services to clients |
| SHBXIND001 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
| SHBXIND002 | Communicate as part of a salon team |
| SHBXWHS001 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
Elective Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| SHBHBAS002 | Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation |
| SHBHCUT006 | Create combined haircut structures |
| SHBHCUT007 | Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures |
| SHBHDES002 | Braid hair |
| SHBHDES004 | Create classic long hair up-styles |
| SHBHIND002 | Research and use hairdressing industry information |
| SHBXCCS004 | Recommend products and services |
Whether you're a school leaver, an aspiring apprentice, looking to kickstart a career, or you're upskilling, reskilling, or re-training, there's a TAFE NSW course to give you the skills you need for the job you want.
Course Location
Meadowbank
See Street,
Meadowbank
Phone
131 601
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