Fulfil your dream of becoming a hairdresser.  Complete this standard entry level qualification for the hairdressing industry.

Graduates are qualified to work as a member of a team in a hairdressing salon, with responsibility for their own work and supervision of others, including apprentices.

You will learn to perform a full range of client services, ensure a safe working environment and apply your skills and knowledge to sell products and services.

• Location:
  City King St
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Technical and Trades Innovation
• School:
  School of Service Industries
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus, Industry and Apprenticeship
• Course code:
  WRH30109
• Duration:
  3 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

• hairdresser

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

The course provides training for individuals wishing to work in the Hairdressing Industry as a Hairdresser.

• Colour and Lighten Hair

  Unit code

  WRHCL302B

• Design and Perform Full and Partial Highlighting Techniques

  Unit code

  WRHCL303B

• Peform Colour Correction

  Unit code

  WRHCL304A

• Perform Chemical Curling and Volumising Services

  Unit code

  WRHCR302B

• Perform Chemical Straightening and Relaxing Services

  Unit code

  WRHCR303B

• 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

• Design Haircut Structures

  Unit code

  WRHHC301A

• Apply One Length / Solid Haircut Structures

  Unit code

  WRHHC302A

• Apply Graduated Haircut Structures

  Unit code

  WRHHC303A

• Apply Over-Comb Techniques

  Unit code

  WRHHC305A

• Design and Apply Short to Medium-Length Hair Design Finishes

  Unit code

  WRHHD303A

• Consult With Clients and Treat Hair and Scalp Conditions

  Unit code

  WRHHS302A

• Conduct Financial Transactions

  Unit code

  WRBCS201B

• Communicate in the Workplace

  Unit code

  SIRXCOM001A

• Work Effectively in a Retail Environment

  Unit code

  SIRXIND001A

• Apply Safe Working Practices

  Unit code

  SIRXOHS001A

• Sell Products and Services

  Unit code

  SIRXSLS001A

• Provide Services to Clients

  Unit code

  WRBCS203B

• Apply Layered Haircut Structures

  Unit code

  WRHHC304A

• Apply the Principles of Hairdressing Science

  Unit code

  WRHHS301A

• Combine Haircut Structures for Traditional and Classic Designs on Men

  Unit code

  WRHHC307B

• Combine Haircut Structures on Women

  Unit code

  WRHHC306B

• Operate Effectively as a Hairdresser in a Salon Work Team

  Unit code

  WRHWP302A

• Combine Haircut Structures on Women

  Unit code

  WRHHC306B

• Design and Maintain Beards and Moustaches

  Unit code

  WRHHC308B

• Perform Face and Head Shaves

  Unit code

  WRHHC309A

• Operate Effectively as a Hairdresser in a Salon Work Team

  Unit code

  WRHWP302A

• Coordinate Work Teams

  Unit code

  SIRXMGT001A

• Merchandise Products

  Unit code

  SIRXMER001A

• Create a Display

  Unit code

  SIRXMER005A

• Advise on Products and Services

  Unit code

  SIRXSLS002A

• Recommend Hair, Beauty and Cosmetic Products and Services

  Unit code

  SIRXRPK002A

• Apply First Aid

  Unit code

  HLTFA301B

• Communicate in the Workplace

  Unit code

  WRRCS1B

• Work Effectively in a Retail Environment

  Unit code

  WRRER1B

• Apply Safe Working Practices

  Unit code

  WRRLP1B

• Sell Products and Services

  Unit code

  WRRS1B

• Perform Head, Neck, and Shoulder Massage

  Unit code

  WRHCS206A

• Perform on Scalp Full Head and Re-Touch Bleach Services

  Unit code

  WRHCL305B

• Design and Apply Long Hair Finishes

  Unit code

  WRHHD304A

Apprentice: 3 years or Full-time, full fee: 2 years Mode of delivery for apprentices and Full-time includes - day release, block release and on-the-job training. To achieve a Certificate III in Hairdressing, 29 units must be completed comprising: 23 core units, plus 6 elective units, comprising 1 compulsory elective haircutting unit and 5 elective units.

• TAFE: Reading and writing - a learner will be able to read and comprehend a range of simple texts and write a range of short texts in a number of contexts which may be interrelated. Oral communication - a learner will be able to use and respond to spoken language within a variety of contexts. Numeracy and mathematics - a learner will be able to deal easily with straightforward calculations either manually and/or using a calculator.
• Year 12: Reading and writing - a learner will be able to read and comprehend a range of simple texts and write a range of short texts in a number of contexts which may be interrelated. Oral communication - a learner will be able to use and respond to spoken language within a variety of contexts. Numeracy and mathematics - a learner will be able to deal easily with straightforward calculations either manually and/or using a calculator.
• Mature: Reading and writing - a learner will be able to read and comprehend a range of simple texts and write a range of short texts in a number of contexts which may be interrelated. Oral communication - a learner will be able to use and respond to spoken language within a variety of contexts. Numeracy and mathematics - a learner will be able to deal easily with straightforward calculations either manually and/or using a calculator.