Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Hairdressing
Certificate III in Hairdressing
WRH30109
S655
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 18/04/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
The Certificate III in Hairdressing has been designed as the standard entry level qualification for the hairdressing industry.
Likely functions in the hairdressing industry for those who achieve this qualification involve employment as a hairdresser working as part of team in a salon, performing processes that require a range of well developed skills where discretion and judgement is required; with responsibility for own outputs, and responsibility for the supervision of others, including apprentices. Functions at this level include applying skills and knowledge to sell products and services, ensuring a safe working environment and performing a full range of client services, including client consultation and advice, hair and scalp treatments, haircutting, hair design, colour and lightening, and chemical reformation services on male and/or female clients.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve a Certificate III in Hairdressing, 29 units must be completed comprising:- 23 core units, plus
- 6 elective units, comprising 1 compulsory elective haircutting unit and 5 elective units
Note: WRHWP302A Operate effectively as a hairdresser in a salon work team, is a compulsory elective in the group 5 to be selected by learners when undertaking this qualification via an institutional pathway; it is not applicable to learners undertaking an Australian Apprenticeship pathway, who will acquire these skills and knowledge in their salon.
1. Core Units
All 23 units must be completed
2. Compulsory Elective Unit
Complete one of the following units of competency
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7127 | WRHHC307B | Combine haircut structures for traditional and classic designs on men | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S7126 | WRHHC306B | Combine haircut structures on women | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Units
Complete 5 of the following units of competency
Note: WRHWP302A Operate effectively as a hairdresser in a salon work team, is a compulsory elective in the group 5 to be selected by learners when undertaking this qualification via an institutional pathway; it is not applicable to learners undertaking an Australian Apprenticeship pathway, who will acquire these skills and knowledge in their salon.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S489 | WRH30106 | Certificate III in Hairdressing | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D590 | SIH30111 | Certificate III in Hairdressing | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR).
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from TVET Australia Products Services, Tel: (03) 9832 8188.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the VET Teaching and Learning Directorate of the WA Department of Education and Training on 30 September 2009.
Entry Requirements
Entry advice
There are no pre- requisites for this qualification
Language, literacy and numeracy advice
The National Reporting System informs the identification and description of underpinning English language, literacy and numeracy features and requirements within competency standards. The learner's language, literacy and numeracy levels are expected to be equivalent to Level 2/3 of the National Reporting System.
Reading and writing - a learner will be able to read and comprehend a range of simple texts and write a range of short texts in a number of contexts which may be interrelated.
Oral communication - a learner will be able to use and respond to spoken language within a variety of contexts.
Numeracy and mathematics - a learner will be able to deal easily with straightforward calculations either manually and/or using a calculator.
WRH30109 Certificate III in Hairdressing
Qualification requirements
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.