Certificate III in Hairdressing

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WRH30109 Certificate III in Hairdressing

Course Outcome

This is the National qualification to work as a hairdresser; it is recognised Internationally allowing you to work and travel. The Certificate III in Hairdressing is the standard entry level qualification for the hairdressing industry. Functions in this qualification involve employment as a hairdresser; with supervision of others, treat hair and scalp, Haircutting, Consulting & giving advice, style dress & design hair, permanent wave & chemical reformation services, colour and lightening & coordinate salon team.

 

Employability Skills

Employability Skills are embedded in the hairdressing national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: http://employabilityskills.training.com.au

 

Course Details

Duration: 12 months (52 weeks - 2 Semesters)
Days of Attendance: Mon-Sun 9:30am–4:30pm Fulltime, Flexible and W/ends
Modes of Study: Practical and Theory
Pre-requisite: None
Requirements:  All applicants must be a minimum age of 18
Course Start Date:  First Monday of Every month 
Scheduled hours per week:  25 Hours per week full time study 
Semester break: None
Attendance Requirement:  80% 
Training Resources:  Are cost inclusive of course fees 
Uniform:  Compulsory dress code applies. 
Consumable Stock:  Is cost inclusive of course fee 
Accreditation:  Nationally Recognized qualification 
VRQA:  Registration approved by the Department of Education & Training 
CRICOS Course Code: Registration approved for Courses to Overseas Students
Course Cost: See price and payment schedule

What you will learn & the units of competence covered during your training.

National Qualification Unit Title & Code

Selected units of competency:

 
WRBCS201B Conduct financial transactions
WRBCS203B Provide service to clients
WRHCL302B Colour and lighten hair
WRHCL303B Design and perform full and partial highlighting techniques
WRHCL304A Perform colour correction
WRHCR302B Perform chemical curling and volumising services
WRHCR303B Perform chemical straightening and relaxing services
WRHCS201A Prepare clients for salon services
WRHCS202B Maintain tools and equipment
WRHCS204A Maintain and organise work areas
WRHCS205A Follow personal health and safety routines at work
WRHHC301A Design haircut structures
WRHHC302A Apply one length/solid haircut structures
WRHHC303A Apply graduated haircut structures
WRHHC304A Apply layered haircut structures
WRHHC305A Apply over-comb techniques
WRHHD303A Design and apply short to medium-length hair design finishes
WRHHS301A Apply the principles of hairdressing science
WRHHS302A Consult with clients and treat hair and scalp conditions
SIRXCOM001A Communicate in the workplace
SIRXIND001A Work effectively in a retail environment
SIRXOHS001A Apply safe working practices
SIRXSLS001A Sell products and services

 

Electives (compulsory*):

WRHHD202A Apply single, two and three strand braiding techniques
WRHHD304A Design & apply long hair design finishes
SIRXMER001A Merchandise products
WRHWP302A Operate effectively as a hairdresser in a salon work team
WRHHC306A Combine haircut structure on women
WRHHC308A Design and maintain beards and moustaches

 

Note* these units are the College chosen units which have been used to calculate the overall course fee. Student may vary these chosen units and are advised that there may be an additional cost dependant on the alternate units chosen.

Training is in a classroom setting, with a mix of practical work on clients, written work, workshops, and group discussion. Assessment includes project work, demonstration of skills & participation in discussions and debates, written and oral tests and presentations.