Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Hairdressing
Certificate III in Hairdressing
SHB30416
BAA1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 31/03/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of hairdressers who use a range of well-developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of hairdressing services to clients. They use discretion and judgement to provide client services and take responsibility for the outcomes of their own work.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a hairdresser in any industry environment, usually a salon.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twenty eight (28) units must be completed:- twenty (21) core units
- seven (7) electives consisting of
- all three (3) units from Group A OR all three (3) units from Group B
- four (4) units from Group C.
The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
1. Core Units
All twenty one (21) units must be completed.
2. Group A General Hairdressing
All three (3) units must be completed when choosing Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWY26 | SHBHDES004 | Create classic long hair up-styles | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWY39 | SHBHCUT006 | Create combined haircut structures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWY37 | SHBHCUT007 | Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Men's Hairdressing
All three (3) units must be completed when choosing Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWY37 | SHBHCUT007 | Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWY34 | SHBHCUT011 | Design and maintain beards and moustaches | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWY30 | SHBHCUT012 | Shave heads and faces | 20 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C General Electives
Four (4) units must be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D590 | SIH30111 | Certificate III in Hairdressing | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.