GOTAFE
2 Years
Become a professional hairdresser with this nationally recognised Certificate III. Learn cutting, colouring, styling and client management skills to work in busy salons across Victoria.
Applicants must complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to demonstrate required literacy and numeracy levels. A Pre-training Review interview is required to ensure the course suits your needs and aspirations. It is preferred that students have completed a Certificate II in Salon Assistant prior to commencing. For apprenticeship or traineeship students, you must apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with your employer to organise your apprenticeship contract before applying. You'll need a laptop/computer with internet access, access to a digital camera or video camera, and must be able to provide live models for practical assessments.
Core units (21) include: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices, Provide shampoo and basin services, Colour and lighten hair, Provide full and partial head highlighting treatments, Neutralise unwanted colours and tones, Provide on scalp full head and retouch bleach treatments, Design haircut structures, Create one length/solid/graduated/layered haircut structures, Cut hair using over-comb techniques, Create finished hair designs, Maintain and organise tools and work areas, Develop and expand client base, Straighten and relax hair with chemical treatments, Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions, Conduct salon financial transactions, Provide salon services to clients, Comply with organisational requirements, Communicate as part of a salon team, Apply safe hygiene and work practices. Elective units (7) include: Provide head, neck and shoulder massages, Create combined haircut structures, Create men's haircut structures, Braid hair, Create classic long hair up-styles, Recommend products and services, Receive and handle retail stock.
GOTAFE is a leading Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3094) in Northern Victoria with extensive experience in vocational education. They offer flexible delivery options including apprenticeships, school-based traineeships, and general public programs. With multiple campuses and experienced trainers who visit workplaces for assessments, GOTAFE provides comprehensive support and government-subsidised training for eligible individuals.
This qualification provides a direct pathway to work as a professional hairdresser in salon environments across Victoria and beyond. After completing this course, you can progress to further qualifications including Certificate III in Barbering (SHB30516), Certificate IV in Hairdressing (SHB40216), or Diploma of Salon Management (SHB50216). Career opportunities include positions as a hairdresser in salons, mobile hairdressing services, or salon management roles.
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