Introduce yourself to the world of hairdressing with pre-vocational training for work in the industry. Gain basic knowledge of the operations of a commercially operating salon and learn how to provide general assistance in a hairdressing salon. Functions at this level include:

• performing a limited range of hairdressing tasks
• interacting with customers and providing customer service
• following workplace safety procedures
• demonstrating effective hairdressing environment work practices
• providing assistance to colleagues
• developing hairdressing industry knowledge

• Location:
  City King St and Melton
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Technical and Trades Innovation
• School:
  School of Service Industries
• Study mode:
  Full Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  WRH20109
• Duration:
  3 months
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• hairdressing industry

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The course aims to provide pre-vocational training for individuals wishing to work in the hairdressing industry.

• Prepare Clients for Salon Services

  Unit code

  WRHCS201A

• Maintain Tools and Equipment

  Unit code

  WRHCS202B

• Maintain and Organise Work Areas

  Unit code

  WRHCS204A

• Follow Personal Health and Safety Routines at Work

  Unit code

  WRHCS205A

• Perform Head, Neck, and Shoulder Massage

  Unit code

  WRHCS206A

• Develop Hairdressing Industry Knowledge

  Unit code

  WRHCS207A

• Dry Hair to Shape

  Unit code

  WRHHD201A

• Communicate in the Workplace

  Unit code

  SIRXCOM001A

• Work Effectively in a Retail Environment

  Unit code

  SIRXIND001A

• Apply Safe Working Practices

  Unit code

  SIRXOHS001A

• Apply Temporary Hair Colour and Remove Residual Colour Products

  Unit code

  WRHCL201A

• Apply Single, Two and Three Strand Braiding Techniques

  Unit code

  WRHHD202A

• Assist Colleagues Providing Multiple Salon Services as Team Member

  Unit code

  WRHWP201A

• Apply Safe Working Practices

  Unit code

  WRRLP1B

To achieve a Certificate II in Hairdressing, 13 units must be completed comprising: 10 core units, plus 3 elective units.

• TAFE: To qualify for admission to the course, applicants must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Head of School that they are capable of successfully completing the course. Recognition of prior learning may be available based on skills and knowledge acquired by the applicant through previous study, as in articulation, informal or formal learning or from work and/or life experience.
• Year 12: To qualify for admission to the course, applicants must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Head of School that they are capable of successfully completing the course. Recognition of prior learning may be available based on skills and knowledge acquired by the applicant through previous study, as in articulation, informal or formal learning or from work and/or life experience.
• International: NA
• Mature: To qualify for admission to the course, applicants must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Head of School that they are capable of successfully completing the course. Recognition of prior learning may be available based on skills and knowledge acquired by the applicant through previous study, as in articulation, informal or formal learning or from work and/or life experience.