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Certificate III in Hairdressing


 National Code: SHB30416
 TAFE SA Code: TP00949


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Description

Follow your passion for hair and beauty with the Certificate III in Hairdressing. This nationally recognised course is the essential qualification your need to be a hairdresser anywhere in Australia. Develop all the key skills you need to work in a professional salon including communication skills for consulting with clients and providing the full range of cutting, styling, colouring, perming, and straightening services. Choose from our wide range of electives to tailor your studies to your own interests and career ambitions. This practical, hands-on course is taught by industry professionals who know and love hairdressing. Gain the confidence to show your own creativity and express your artistic qualities in your work. Graduate ready to launch your hairdressing career and create looks that will turn heads.

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24 months 

Part Time

Hairdresser
Hairdresser

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Adelaide City

601385

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
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Wednesday 21st August 2024, 6:00pm-7:00pm Adelaide Campus, Room B127

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Wednesday 4th September 2024, 6-7pm Online. A link will be provided to those that register.

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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Part Time

Part Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • No course admission requirements
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.

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Entry Recommendations
We recommend that you complete the Certificate II in Salon Assistant before starting the Certificate III in Hairdressing.

Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
This course is studied 3 days a week and is a blend of classroom and online learning.

Industry Conditions and Skills
We recommend that you are interested in working with people, have good communication skills and a reasonable level of fitness to stand for long periods.

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs
Hairdressing kit $1200.00 (approximately).

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 24 month course
Full Fee
$6,920
$27,680

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    This qualification can lead you to other career opportunities such as •Session stylist, •Salon Manager •Salon Owner •the Film and Media Industry • A product Technician or Representative for a product company.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in Hairdressing (SHB30416)
    You will learn how to cut, colour, chemically reform and style your client's hair. You will also learn about client communication and service which includes discussing the needs of your client and styling according to their requirements. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 21 core units and 7 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units
    C 25 Conduct salon financial transactions BABRK SHBXCCS001 C 40 Provide salon services to clients BABRL SHBXCCS002 C 45 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment BABRM SHBXIND001 C 40 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices BABRN SHBXWHS001 C 40 Provide shampoo and basin services BABSK SHBHBAS001 C 20 Design haircut structures BABSL SHBHCUT001 C 30 Create one length or solid haircut structures BABSM SHBHCUT002 C 35 Create graduated haircut structures BABSN SHBHCUT003 C 35 Create layered haircut structures BABSP SHBHCUT004 C 30 Cut hair using over-comb techniques BABSR SHBHCUT005 E 45 Create combined traditional and classic mens haircut structures BABSS SHBHCUT007 E 20 Design and maintain beards and moustaches BABSW SHBHCUT011 E 25 Shave heads and faces BABSX SHBHCUT012 C 20 Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas BABTA SHBHIND001 C 35 Develop and expand a client base BABTB SHBHIND003 C 25 Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions BABTC SHBHTRI001 C 30 Communicate as part of a salon team BABTD SHBXIND002 E 20 Plan hair services for special events BABTE SHBHCCS001 E 45 Create combined haircut structures BABTF SHBHCUT006 E 15 Research and use hairdressing industry information BABTG SHBHIND002 E 20 Recommend products and services BABTH SHBXCCS004 E 20 Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation BABTL SHBHBAS002 E 30 Braid hair BABTN SHBHDES002 C 65 Colour and lighten hair BABTR SHBHCLS002 C 45 Provide full and partial head highlighting treatments BABTS SHBHCLS003 C 55 Neutralise unwanted colours and tones BABTT SHBHCLS004 C 55 Provide on scalp full head and retouch bleach treatments BABTW SHBHCLS005 C 50 Create finished hair designs BABWA SHBHDES003 E 30 Create classic long hair up-styles BABWB SHBHDES004 E 45 Select and apply hair extensions BABWC SHBHDES005 E 65 Participate in session styling teams BABWE SHBHIND004 E 65 Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments BABWF SHBHREF001 C 45 Straighten and relax hair with chemical treatments BABWG SHBHREF002 E 45 Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments BABWH SHBHREF003 C 20 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices FABRL BSBSUS201 E 35 Receive and handle retail stock SAAWD SIRRINV001 E 35 Produce visual merchandise displays SAAXH SIRRMER001

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