Certificate III in Hairdressing
This course will provide you with the skills to work as an entry level hairdresser. It will qualify you to treat, cut, colour and style hair, coordinate a salon team and sell salon products and services. The course combines theory with practical experience in a salon. Duration 40 weeks (CRICOS Duration 50 weeks) 76 Hours Work Based Training Locations Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney Course Structure Stage 1  Unit CodeUnit of Competency | 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 | | SIRCOM001A | Communicate in the workplace | | SIRIND001A | Work effectively in a retail environment | | SIRXOHS001A | Apply safe working practices | | WRHHS301A | Apply the principles of hairdressing science | | WRHHS302A | Consult with clients and treat hair and scalp conditions | | | | Stage 2  Unit CodeUnit of Competency | 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 | | WRHHC306B | Combine haircut structures on women | | WRHHC307B | Combine haircut structures for traditional and classic designs on men | | WRHHC308B | Design and maintain beards and moustaches | | | | Stage 3  Unit CodeUnit of Competency | WRHHD202A | Apply single, two and three strand braiding techniques
| | WRHHD303A | Design and apply short to medium-length hair design finishes
| | WRHCR302B | Perform chemical curling and volumising services
| | WRHCR303B | Perform chemical straightening and relaxing services
| | WRBCS201B | Conduct financial transactions
| | WRHCS308A | Plan services for special events
| | | | Stage 4  Unit CodeUnit of Competency | WRHCL302B | Colour and lighten hair
| | WRHCL303B | Design and perform full and partial highlighting techniques
| | WRHCL304A | Perform colour correction
| | WRHWP302A | Operate effectively as a hairdresser in a salon work team
| | WRBCS203B | Provide service to clients
| | SIRXSLS001A | Sell products and services
| Please note: Units displayed in each stage are in alphabetical order and not in order of course delivery. Mode of Study This course is delivered in a classroom and if applicable in practical based environment with practical requirements simulated to reflect the real work situation. The delivery of training will include a mixture of classroom theory, practical delivery, group discussions, and individual research. Assessment This course includes a variety of assessment methods including: - Written assessments
- One-on-one examinations
- Written examinations
- Teacher observation
- Project work
- Reflective work journals
- Oral presentations
- Class participation
- Discussions
- Role-plays
- Physical demonstration
- Debates
- Performing practical tasks and
- Student portfolio (including hand-outs, research notes, and readings)
Equipment and Uniform Cost of uniform and tool kit ranges from A$1,100 to A$1,300.
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