Certificate III in Hairdressing
- National Course Code: SHB30416
- TAFE NSW code: SHB30416-01V01-21NBC-217
Location – Northern Beaches ( Non Trade)-SfR
Attendance
Full Time
Course Start Date
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Study Commitment
29 Hours per week
Duration
36 Weeks
- Nationally Recognised Training
- Apprenticeship Allowed
- This training is subsidised by the NSW Government
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:
- over 21 years old, living in NSW or living in Australia intending to work in nsw, able to provide evidence demonstrating skills, training, practical experience and employment assosiated with the hairdressing industry.
To successfully complete this course, you will need:
- to 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 complete this course you must be able to provide evidence of employment within the hairdressing industry. This could consist of a signed letter from the employer (please note letter must be on letter head with company details and abn).
INFORMATION SESSIONS
To find out more about this course, meet our teachers and receive information about enrolment and next steps, attend an information session.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 23 June 2021 | 10.00am to 5.00pm | Northern Beaches Campus Brookvale, 154 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale. Building A Level 1 Room A1.50 |
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 hoursof additional study each week outside of class hours, including private Study, Informal workplace training, assignment preparation
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
This course offering is designed for people who:
- Are working in the hairdressing industry and have relevant work experience, who would benefit from a trade qualification but for whom an apprenticeship may not be appropriate. It allows these workers ot have their industry skills assessed through recognition of prior learning (RPL) and to undertake training in order to gain their hairdressing qualification.
SERVICES AND STUDY SUPPORT
There are additional learning and study tools available for this course, including:
- TAFE NSW provides services to ensure a supported and successful learning environment for all students: Support Services are available at TAFE NSW Student Services. Additionally every student is supported by a dedicated Student Services team at each campus location.
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, Wednesday from 8.30am to 4.30pm and Tuesday 8.30am to 12.30pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
SMART AND SKILLED FEES
This course is government-subsidised, meaning you pay a portion of the full course fee to TAFE NSW and the NSW Government will pay the balance. However, you must meet certain eligibility criteria for this to apply.
Depending on your previous qualifications and experience, your fee may be less than the maximum fee quoted. Your actual fee and eligibility for concession/exemption will be calculated and confirmed during the enrolment process. Payment plans are available through TAFE NSW for Smart and Skilled eligible qualifications.
For further information about eligibility and explanations of the different fee categories, visit Are You Eligible?
There is essential equipment required for the qualification. Information will be available on first day of class and will cost approximately $850 from a supplier of your choice. The essential equipment becomes the physical property of the student and will be retained by the student on completion of training.
READ BEFORE YOU ENROL
Learn about TAFE NSW Fees
Learn about TAFE NSW Payment/Funding
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
Enrolments for this course have now closed.
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 |
|---|---|
| SHBXWHS001 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
| SHBXIND002 | Communicate as part of a salon team |
| 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 |
Elective Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| SHBHCCS001 | Plan hair services for special events |
| 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 |
| SHBHIND004 | Participate in session styling teams |
| 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
Northern Beaches
154 Old Pittwater Road,
Brookvale
Phone
131 601
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