Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Hairdressing
Certificate III in Hairdressing
SIH30111
D590
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 19/08/2013 | Current | Replaced |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as hairdressers working as part of a team in a hairdressing environment, and who are competent in communicating in the workplace, consulting with clients, selling products and services, and designing and applying a broad range of technical hairdressing services on clients.
These individuals possess a range of well-developed skills where discretion and judgement is required and are responsible for their own outputs.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway, however, it is not suitable for VETiS delivery.
Job roles
Hairdresser
Schedule
Packaging Rules
32 units must be completed:- 26 core units
- 6 elective units comprised of:
- all 3 units from either of the following elective groups:
- Group A - General Hairdressing
- Group B - Men's Hairdressing
- 3 units from Group C - General elective units
- general electives may include a maximum of 2 elective selected from electives packaged in the Certificate IV in Hairdressing.
In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification (as per the AQF descriptors).
1. Core Units
All twenty six (26) units must be completed.
2. Group A General Hairdressing Elective Units
All three (3) units from Group A OR Group B to be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8693 | SIHHHCS306A | Combine structures for current haircut designs | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8694 | SIHHHCS307A | Combine structures for traditional and classic men's haircut designs | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8701 | SIHHHDS304A | Design and apply classic long hair up styles | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Men's Hairdressing
All three (3) units from Group A OR Group B to be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8694 | SIHHHCS307A | Combine structures for traditional and classic men's haircut designs | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8695 | SIHHHCS308A | Design and maintain beards and moustaches | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8696 | SIHHHCS309A | Perform face and head shaves | 20 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C General Elective Units
Three (3) units from Group C.
Added all elective units
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S655 | WRH30109 | Certificate III in Hairdressing | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAA1 | SHB30416 | Certificate III in Hairdressing | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from the national website at Training.gov.au.
3. This qualification was entered on to STARS on 2/112011.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements to this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.