• On Campus
  • Workplace

Course Overview

Code:
SHB30416
Course Type:
Accredited course
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Enquiry

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Intakes

Course Duration:
3 years
3 years
Commencing in:
  • 2024
  • 2025

2024 Intake

Intake Date Campus Attendance Days
Ongoing Bairnsdale Monday 9:00am-4:00pm
Ongoing Bairnsdale Tuesday 9:00am-4:00pm
Ongoing Bairnsdale Wednesday 9:00am-4:00pm
Ongoing Bairnsdale Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm
Ongoing Bairnsdale Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm
Ongoing Leongatha Monday 9:00am-4:00pm
Ongoing Leongatha Tuesday 9:00am-4:00pm
Ongoing Port of Sale Tuesday 9:00am-4:00pm
Ongoing Port of Sale Tuesday 9:00am-3:00pm
Ongoing Traralgon Monday 9:00am-4:00pm
Ongoing Traralgon Tuesday 9:00am-4:00pm
Ongoing Traralgon Wednesday 9:00am-4:00pm
Ongoing Traralgon Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm
Ongoing Traralgon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm

2025 Intake

Intake Date Campus Attendance Days
Ongoing Bairnsdale Wednesday 9:00am-4:00pm
Ongoing Bairnsdale Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm
Ongoing Bairnsdale Monday 9:00am-4:00pm
Ongoing Bairnsdale Tuesday 9:00am-4:00pm
Ongoing Bairnsdale Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm
Ongoing Leongatha Tuesday 9:00am-4:00pm
Ongoing Leongatha Monday 9:00am-4:00pm
Ongoing Port of Sale Tuesday 9:00am-4:00pm
Ongoing Traralgon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm
Ongoing Traralgon Tuesday 9:00am-4:00pm
Ongoing Traralgon Wednesday 9:00am-4:00pm
Ongoing Traralgon Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm
Ongoing Traralgon Monday 9:00am-4:00pm

About this course

Want to undertake our Certificate III Hairdressing as an apprentice?
Here's the deal...
The apprenticeship pathway requires you to be employed as an apprentice hairdresser in a registered hairdressing salon.
As an apprentice, you'll have multiple training arrangements to choose from including single day release, block release or workplace training.
Day release training is available at Bairnsdale, Leongatha and Traralgon campuses. You'll need to attend campus one day per week for 36 weeks each year.
Block release training is available at our Bairnsdale and Traralgon campuses and you're required to attend four days per week every four weeks for a block of study.
Workplace training is also available if you wish to learn on the job within your salon and have a TAFE assessor come to you.

Super style your career pathway in this creative trade as a qualified hairdresser, senior stylist in a salon or even in the film and television industry!
Our Certificate III in Hairdressing will give you cutting, colouring and finishing techniques for male and female clients, skills for communicating in the workplace, consulting with clients, selling products and services and designing and applying a broad range of technical hairdressing services.
And because we value your learning, you will develop your skills through the highly regarded training resources of Skin Deep Learning.

Career Opportunities

Qualified Hairdresser, Senior Stylist, Session Hairstylist for Fashion and Film Industry, Barber

Opportunities for Further Study

SHB40216 Certificate IV in Hairdressing, SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management or graduates may choose to enhance their skillset and complete SHB30316 Certificate III in Barbering. (Not offered at TAFE Gippsland)

Skills or Knowledge gained

Students will learn cutting, colouring and finishing techniques for male and female clients, communicating in the workplace, consulting with clients, selling products and services and designing and applying a broad range of technical hairdressing services on clients.

Entry Requirements

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes

Mandatory entry requirements:

Applicants are required to have an appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy skills, which will be evaluated prior to course intake. Pre Training Review and Interview will be required prior to enrolment.

Recommended entry Requirements:

Students are recommended to complete SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant before commencing SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing as a Non Apprentice or have previous industry experience.

Minimum Industry Requirement

Not applicable.

Licensing/Regulatory Requirements

Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No

Qualifications and Recognition - 2024

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Hairdressing.

Work Placement - 2024

Does this course require placement?: No

Qualifications and Recognition - 2025

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Hairdressing.

Work Placement - 2025

Does this course require placement?: No

Course Overview

Code:
SHB30416
Course Type:
Accredited course
Mode of Delivery:
Workplace
Enquiry

Enquire Online

Provide your details below and we'll be in contact soon!

Intakes

Course Duration:
3 years
3 years
Commencing in:
  • 2024
  • 2025

2024 Intake

Intake Date Campus Attendance Days
Ongoing Workplace

2025 Intake

Intake Date Campus Attendance Days
Ongoing Workplace

About this course

Our workplace delivery model for the Certificate III Hairdressing (Apprenticeship) means you can learn on the job and we'll come to you!
So, if you're already employed as an apprentice hairdresser in a registered hairdressing salon, read on. This qualification is for you!
This 100% workplace delivery model allows you to be mentored by senior staff within your salon while undertaking your hairdressing studies via our online platform. You will be guided by our workplace teacher who will visit you within your workplace throughout the year, along with regular phone/zoom calls to ensure you are progressing through your required learning and assessments.
Sound good? If your salon meets our guidelines and criteria to ensure workplace training is suitable, then you're good to go!

Super style your career pathway in this creative trade as a qualified hairdresser, senior stylist in a salon or even in the film and television industry!
Our Certificate III in Hairdressing will give you cutting, colouring and finishing techniques for male and female clients, skills for communicating in the workplace, consulting with clients, selling products and services and designing and applying a broad range of technical hairdressing services.
And because we value your learning, you will develop your skills through the highly regarded training resources of Skin Deep Learning.

Career Opportunities

Qualified Hairdresser, Senior Stylist, Session Hairstylist for Fashion and Film Industry, Barber

Opportunities for Further Study

SHB40216 Certificate IV in Hairdressing, SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management or graduates may choose to enhance their skillset and complete SHB30316 Certificate III in Barbering. (Not offered at TAFE Gippsland)

Skills or Knowledge gained

Students will learn cutting, colouring and finishing techniques for male and female clients, communicating in the workplace, consulting with clients, selling products and services and designing and applying a broad range of technical hairdressing services on clients.

Entry Requirements

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes

Mandatory entry requirements:

Applicants are required to have an appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy skills, which will be evaluated prior to course intake. Pre Training Review and Interview will be required prior to enrolment.

Recommended entry Requirements:

Students are recommended to complete SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant before commencing SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing as a Non Apprentice or have previous industry experience.

Minimum Industry Requirement

Not applicable.

Licensing/Regulatory Requirements

Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No

Qualifications and Recognition - 2024

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Hairdressing.

Work Placement - 2024

Does this course require placement?: No

Qualifications and Recognition - 2025

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Hairdressing.

Work Placement - 2025

Does this course require placement?: No

Further Information - 2024

Fees

Fees and charges Government subsidised concession Government subsidised Full-fee paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) $1,296.00 $6,480.00 $16,200.00
Materials fee* (GST exempt) $2,950.00 $2,950.00 $2,950.00
Total $4,246.00 $9,430.00 $19,150.00
VET Student Loans

Not Applicable for this course

Help with fees

Sample course units

BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
SHBHBAS001 Provide shampoo and basin services
SHBHCCS001 Plan hair services for special events
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
SHBHCUT006 Create combined haircut structures
SHBHCUT007 Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures
SHBHDES002 Braid hair
SHBHDES003 Create finished hair designs
SHBHDES004 Create classic long hair up-styles
SHBHIND001 Maintain And Organise Tools, Equipment And Work Areas
SHBHIND003 Develop and expand a client base
SHBHREF001 Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments
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
SHBXIND002 Communicate as part of a salon team
SHBXWHS001 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
SIRRINV001 Receive and handle retail stock
SIRRMER001 Produce visual merchandise displays
Assessment

The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.

You can expect that:

  • assessment methods are clear
  • assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
  • assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
  • educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.

Further Information - 2025

Fees

Fees and charges Government subsidised concession Government subsidised Full-fee paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) $1,350.00 $6,750.00 $16,470.00
Materials fee* (GST exempt) $3,155.00 $3,155.00 $3,155.00
Total $4,505.00 $9,905.00 $19,625.00
VET Student Loans

Not Applicable for this course

Help with fees

Sample course units

BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
SHBHBAS001 Provide shampoo and basin services
SHBHCCS001 Plan hair services for special events
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
SHBHCUT006 Create combined haircut structures
SHBHCUT007 Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures
SHBHDES002 Braid hair
SHBHDES003 Create finished hair designs
SHBHDES004 Create classic long hair up-styles
SHBHIND001 Maintain And Organise Tools, Equipment And Work Areas
SHBHIND003 Develop and expand a client base
SHBHREF001 Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments
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
SHBXIND002 Communicate as part of a salon team
SHBXWHS001 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
SIRRINV001 Receive and handle retail stock
SIRRMER001 Produce visual merchandise displays
Assessment

The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.

You can expect that:

  • assessment methods are clear
  • assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
  • assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
  • educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.

Further Information - 2024

Fees

Fees and charges Government subsidised concession Government subsidised Full-fee paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) $1,296.00 $6,480.00 $16,200.00
Materials fee* (GST exempt) $2,805.00 $2,805.00 $2,805.00
Total $4,101.00 $9,285.00 $19,005.00
VET Student Loans

Not Applicable for this course

Help with fees

Sample course units

BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
SHBHBAS001 Provide shampoo and basin services
SHBHCCS001 Plan hair services for special events
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
SHBHCUT006 Create combined haircut structures
SHBHCUT007 Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures
SHBHDES002 Braid hair
SHBHDES003 Create finished hair designs
SHBHDES004 Create classic long hair up-styles
SHBHIND001 Maintain And Organise Tools, Equipment And Work Areas
SHBHIND003 Develop and expand a client base
SHBHREF001 Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments
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
SHBXIND002 Communicate as part of a salon team
SHBXWHS001 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
SIRRINV001 Receive and handle retail stock
SIRRMER001 Produce visual merchandise displays
Assessment

The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.

You can expect that:

  • assessment methods are clear
  • assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
  • assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
  • educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.

Further Information - 2025

Fees

Fees and charges Government subsidised concession Government subsidised Full-fee paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) $1,350.00 $6,750.00 $16,470.00
Materials fee* (GST exempt) $2,952.00 $2,952.00 $2,952.00
Total $4,302.00 $9,702.00 $19,422.00
VET Student Loans

Not Applicable for this course

Help with fees

Sample course units

BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
SHBHBAS001 Provide shampoo and basin services
SHBHCCS001 Plan hair services for special events
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
SHBHCUT006 Create combined haircut structures
SHBHCUT007 Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures
SHBHDES002 Braid hair
SHBHDES003 Create finished hair designs
SHBHDES004 Create classic long hair up-styles
SHBHIND001 Maintain And Organise Tools, Equipment And Work Areas
SHBHIND003 Develop and expand a client base
SHBHREF001 Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments
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
SHBXIND002 Communicate as part of a salon team
SHBXWHS001 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
SIRRINV001 Receive and handle retail stock
SIRRMER001 Produce visual merchandise displays
Assessment

The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.

You can expect that:

  • assessment methods are clear
  • assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
  • assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
  • educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.