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Certificate III in Hairdressing
SHB30416

Training provided by Angel Institute of Australia, RTO 22115.

Course Overview

The Certificate III in Hairdressing 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. Students will learn about various hairdressing aspects such as cutting, foiling, straightening while learning how to coordinate a salon team. You will undertake tasks performed in real hairdressing salons as well as our simulated salon environment under the direct supervision of our trainers.


This qualification provides a pathway to work as a hairdresser in any industry environment, usually a salon.

 

Please note you will not be studying through Fresh Futures Australia but Angel Institute of Education a Nationally Recognised Registered Training Organisation.

Course Essentials

Course Essentials

Qualification Code: SHB30416


Recognition: Nationally recognised - meets Australian Qualifications Framework.

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Study: Full-Time Study


Study mode: Classroom-based


Class time: 9.30am to 2.30pm


Duration: 12 months

 

Delivery: 5hrs in class per week + 4hrs of research, article reading & assessment work per week.


Assessment: Knowledge evidence, direct demonstration and observation, portfolios, projects, role plays, case studies and presentations.


Skills First Funded Admin Fee: $0


Material Fee: $700

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Throughout your studies, you will be required to complete your research, assessments as well as accessing your emails using a desktop/laptop/mobile device with internet availability.

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Requirements

Education: There are no formal education entry requirements for this course.


Minimum Age: You will need to be at least 18 years old.


Language, Literacy and Numeracy: To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs Stirling Institute of Australia will assess all students' language, literacy and numeracy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment. Angel Institute of Education course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.


Enrolment Application & Pre-Training Review: To be done during the Information Session or Online.


Equipment: Throughout your studies, you will be required to complete your research and assessments as well as accessing your emails using a desktop/laptop with internet availability.

Requirements

Potential job titles:

Typical employers of Hairdressers:

  • Hairdresser

  • Hair Salons

  • Beauty Salons

  • Cutting Rooms

  • Colour Studios

  • Blow Dry Bars

  • Barber Shops

  • Independent Contractor

  • Fashion Designers & Photographers

  • Hotels and Resorts with Salons

Responsibilities

As a Hairdresser some tasks you could perform throughout your day:

  • Providing advice on hair care, beauty products and hairstyles

  • Shampooing hair and conditioning scalps

  • Colouring, straightening and permanently waving hair with chemical solutions

  • Cutting hair with scissors, clippers and razors

  • Styling hair into dreadlocks and braids and adding hair extensions

  • Shaving and trimming beards and moustaches

  • Cleaning work areas and sanitising instruments

  • Arranging appointments and collecting payments

  • May clean, colour, cut and style wigs and hairpieces

Skills and Interests

Skills and Interests

As a Hairdresser some personal attributes should be:

  • Creativity

  • Good teamwork

  • Maintaining a tactful, friendly manner

  • Communication skills

  • Openness to learning new ideas and techniques

  • Attention to detail

  • Cleanliness and good personal grooming

What you'll learn

Throughout your studies, you will discover the knowledge of

  • Sanitation and sterilization

  • Hair cutting and shaping

  • Hair analysis

  • Hair and scalp disorders and diseases

  • Texturizing

  • Color methods

  • Permanent Waving

  • Relaxing

  • Salon management

Physical Criteria

The typical role will include the following physical activities:

  • Stand for long periods of time

  • Repeat the same movements

  • Bend or twist their body

  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand.

  • See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.

Course Units

Course Units

To successfully complete SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing you must complete the following units of competency:

Core Units

SHBHIND001 Maintain and organize tools, equipment and work areas

BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
SHBHBAS001 Provide shampoo and basin services
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
SHBHDES003 Create finished hair designs
SHBHIND001 Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas
SHBHIND003 Develop and expand a client base
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

Electives

SHBHCUT006 Create combined haircut structures
SHBHCUT007 Create combined traditional and classic men’s haircut structures
SHBHDES004 Create classic long hair up-styles
SHBHDES002 Braid Hair
SHBHREF003 Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments
SIRRMER001 Produce visual merchandising displays
SIRRINV001 Receive and handle retail stock

Assessment

Assessment is an important part of your learning and is required in order for you to gain a nationally recognised qualification or statement of attainment. To be assessed as competent, you are required to undertake supervised simulated salon experience.

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Assessment methods may include (but are not limited to):

- Written Questions
- Observations
- Portfolios.

Trainer Support

Angel Institution of Australia hand selects their trainers to ensure that they have the vocational competencies, current industry skills and current knowledge in skills and vocational training. You will be exposed to various trainers throughout the duration of your course, each specialising in their given field available to assist you. This means that they are able to draw on their depth of experience in each class, creating a fulfilling, knowledgeable and enjoyable environment. All trainers hold relevant training and assessment qualifications.

Skills First Funding & Eligibility Criteria

Skills First is a Victorian Government scheme that helps people access subsidised vocational education and training. If you are eligible, the government will contribute to the cost of your course tuition fees.

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Eligibility criteria for Skills First government-subsidised training

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Citizenship/Residency
You must be:
1. an Australian citizen, or
2. a holder of a permanent visa, or
3. a New Zealand citizen (visa 444), or
4. an Asylum Seeker (though referral for government-subsidised training from the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre or the Australia Red Cross), or
5. a holder of one of the below visas (VEVO verification required):
* valid Bridging visa class E, or
* Safe Haven Enterprise visa, or
* Temporary Protection visa, or
* Bridging visa class F, or
* Humanitarian Stay (Temporary) (subclass 449) visa, or
* Temporary (Humanitarian Concern) (subclass 786) visa.
 

VIC Government funding eligibility rules – what’s changed
 

1. Your prior education no longer matters!
Now you can enrol and study any qualification at Angel Institute of Education with government funding, regardless of what level of education you’ve completed in the past. This applies to all students who meet the citizenship/ residency requirements.
Prior to this change, you had to ‘upskill’ to get government funding.. but now you don’t.
 

2. Removal of ‘2 at level in a lifetime’ limit!
You can study more than 2 courses that are at the same qualification level with government funding! Prior to 1 January 2023, you could only study 2 of the same level qualifications with government funding in your lifetime.. but now you don’t.
 

3. What hasn’t changed?
You can still only be studying no more than 2 government funded qualifications at any one point in time. This is known as the ‘2 in a year’ limit.

Course Fees & Payment Plans

If you are eligible for 'Skills First' Government Funding your fees are:

$700 Material Fee.

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If you do not meet the 'Skills First' Government Funding Eligibility Criteria you can still undertake the course as a Fee For Service Student, your Tuition Fee is:

$8,840 + $700 Material Fee = $9,540.

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Payment plans are available.

10 monthly instalments of $884 each.

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Please Note:

The Materials Fee can be put on a payment plan across the first two months of your course. Approximately $87.50 per week.
 

If you choose to source your materials from an outside supplier, you do not need to pay the Material Fee.

Course Fees

Centrelink

Please note that some Centrelink Payments may be affected by undertaking study. We strongly advise you speak to your Centrelink Coordinator to see if you are affected. Fresh Futures Australia accepts no responsibility or liability for affected payments.

Meet your Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Angel Institution of Education is a Registered Training Organisation specialising in hairdressing, childcare, individual support and English as an Additional Language courses. Their primary aim is to provide quality educational services to guide students towards the path of success.

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Their training programs are aligned with skills first program objectives in enabling students to obtain the required skills to make them job-ready, assist individuals to undertake further education and enabling access to training for disadvantaged learners. All their training programs are aligned to provide training services in the best interests of students.

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Students are taught to be creative in their learning and innovative in their practices so they stand out amongst the rest. Their classes are small, and their course delivery is structured and tailored to meet student needs. Their standards are set high so students graduate with the best possible skills and experience to help them employment and longevity in their desired industry.

 

They aim to provide personal attention to every student, maintain a realistic student to teacher ratio and interview prospective students to ensure that they have a healthy mix of dedicated students who are serious about wanting to learn and excel at their new craft.

Enrolment Process

1. Fill out our Student Questionnaire
The Student Questionnaire is designed for me to get to know you a little better before I pass your details over to the RTO conducting the course. This doesn't guarantee your acceptance into the RTO nor is it a part of the enrolment paperwork.

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2. Speak to one of our Student Liaison Coordinators
Once you have completed your Student Questionnaire, one of our Student Liaison Coordinators will give you a courtesy call to:
- Further discuss your eligibility.
- Ensure you have read over the study details.
- Speak further about your career goals and suitability for the course.
- Give you additional information and answer any further questions you may have.

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If you decide that you would like to proceed with the application process after speaking with one of our Student Liaison Coordinators then we will invite you to an Information Session.

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3. Information Session
This Information Session is your opportunity to speak to Angel Institution of Education's friendly team and listen to valuable information about the course, complete your application form and enrol. To complete the enrolment forms, you will need the following:

- Unique Student Identifier (USI) - Create your USI here. 
- Victorian Student Number (VSN) - Only required for students who have attended a Victorian school since 2009
- Evidence of Citizenship/Residency and Age such as Drivers Licence and Medicare Card.


Please have these documents with you during the information session. Completion of the Enrolment Application Form does not guarantee enrolment. A Stirling Institute of Australia Authorised Delegate will review your form and determine the progression of enrolment.

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What will be covered
- General information about Angel Institution of Education, industry areas and delivery locations
- Vocational Education & Training, learning pathways, course choice and industry based trainers
- Student Support
- Entry requirements, LLN Quiz, funding eligibility
- Course details, expected hours of study, student handbook, refund policy
- Practical placement (WWCC & Police Records Check)
- Fees and payment options
- The enrolment session – you can enrol on the day
- Your suitability for the course

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4. First day of class
Please note that the Information Session is compulsory for you to complete before your first day of class. If you miss your Information Session this may delay your course commencement date. All of your First Day details will be confirmed during the Information Session and reminders will be emailed and SMS to you.

In an effort to keep classes commencing on time, we need a little help from you. If you choose to submit your Student Questionnaire, we at Fresh Futures Australia take that as a sign you'd like to continue along the path of enrolment. If you are a little unsure then please ask away by filling the form at the bottom of the page with any further questions you may have.

In order for classes to commence, we need 15+ students. This allows a healthy classroom environment for everyone. If we are trying to give you a call and you see a missed call, voicemail or text message from us or the RTO please be courteous and give us a callback, even if it's just a notification that you are no longer interested. Our feelings won't be hurt.

We look forward to receiving your Student Questionnaire and speaking to you further about your career path.

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