Courses - Certificate III in Hairdressing
In the hairdressing industry, with 2010 approaching fast, a wide calibre of creative skill is evidently required.
The Certificate III in Hairdressing is conducted over 40 weeks providing the students with recognised vocational skills required to work as a hairdresser nationally and internationally. The course encompasses the many facets of hairdressing inclusive of hair extensions, trend technique advanced colour work
and the core fundamentals of hairdressing.
Industry knowledge is consistent throughout the course with presentations for careers in resorts and cruise liners. Direct links are delivered to reflect your career goals and personality within salons. This is achieved throughout our foster program, enabling students to begin work immediately on completion of your Certificate III in Hairdressing.
The course is designed to follow an educational sequence that ensures continuity in learning and the highest quality of training.
Hairdressers must be very professional. They must be dedicated with high motivation. Determination and integrity along with a good measure of personality, will in turn allow you to strive to the top of this exciting profession. With the guidance and passion of your trainers, you will learn and carry the skills to take you to your destination in the Hairdressing world.
The Certificate III in Hairdressing develops and expands essential knowledge, practical and technical skills required by hairdressers to perform professionally in the Hairdressing industry.
Course Requirements
Personal Requirements
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Calm and professional approach
- Empathy and understanding
- Excellent personal presentation
Pre-Requisites
- Personal Interviews (if under 18 years old with a parent/guardian preferred)
- An interest in all hairdressing procedures
- Must be able to read, comprehend, and write complex information in English
- Successful completion of literacy/numeracy assessment
Employment Opportunities
This qualification will enable you to work in the following roles:
- Hairdressing Salons
- Day spas
- Cruise liners
- Wholesalers of hair & beauty
- Product trainer
- Representatives of hairdressing Products
- Own Business
Course Overview
As nearly all hairdressing fashion trends have been introduced through combining basic skills, the result has been many variations that reflect the artistry of each individual hairdresser.
Hair Extensions
- Design and apply hair extensions
- All facets of creative design from full to partial head
- Colour match
- Range of various hair types
- Removal method
Colour and Lighten
- Select products using professional colour charts/swatches
- Perform hair colour and lightening services
- Foiling techniques, full and partial
- Trend colour technique
- Colour correction
Cutting - Women's
- Analysis of client characteristics and face shapes and features
- Designing haircut structures
- Planning and gathering information for women’s haircuts
- Finishing techniques
Cutting - Men’s
- Cut hair to produce a variety of finished hairstyles
- Perform beard design and shaping techniques
- Perform and outline shave
- Clipper and comb technique
Hair science
- Skin and hair biology
- Consultation and analyse hair and scalp conditions
- Hair, scalp and skin disorders
- Hair structure
- Cosmetic chemistry in Hairdressing
- Physical and chemical action of products on hair and skin
- Product ingredients
- Safe application of a range of services
Perming and Straightening Chemical Service
- Designing and planning perming techniques
- Adding curl body and volume to all hair types
Subjects
- Operate as a hairdresser
- Personal health and safety procedures
- Consultation and client interaction
- Communication in a salon environment
- Cutting : ladies and men’s
- Hair extensions
- Colour
- Foiling
- Perming
- Straightening
- Long hair up styling
Additional information
- To enhance classroom learning, salon experience (commercial service) is undertaken, approximately 200 hours for full time students
- Simulated salon sessions are implemented on a regular basis, where students perform as if in a salon.
- Guest speakers from professional hairdressing companies present technical, up to date information during class time on a regular basis throughout the year
- Excursions to companies and tradeshows occur, again to enhance knowledge and skills
- Our teachers have many years experience in the hairdressing industry and/or teaching. They bring a wealth of theoretical and practical knowledge to share with students, as well as creating a positive, supportive and fun environment.
Units of Competencies
Unit Code |
Unit Title - Core |
WRHCS205A |
Follow personal health and safety routines at work |
WRRLP1B |
Apply safe working practice |
WRHCS202A |
Maintain tools and equipment |
WRHCS204A |
Maintain and organise work areas |
WRBCS203B |
Provide service to clients |
WRRCS1B |
Communicate in the workplace |
WRRER1B |
Work effectively in a retail environment |
WRRS1B |
Sell products and services |
WRRHHS301A |
Apply principles of hair science |
WRHHS302A |
Consult with clients and treat hair and scalp conditions |
WRHCS201A |
Prepare clients for salon services |
WRHCR302A |
Perform chemical curling and volumising services |
WRHCR303A |
Perform chemical straightening and relaxing services |
WRHCL302A |
Colour and lighten hair |
WRHCL303A |
Design and perform full and partial highlighting techniques |
WRHCL304A |
Perform colour correction |
WRHHC304A |
Apply layered haircut structures |
WRHHCS302A |
Apply over comb techniques |
WRHHCS303A |
Apply graduated hair cut structures |
WRHHC301A |
Design hair cut structures |
WRHHD303A |
Design and apply short to medium hair design finishes |
WRBCS201B |
Conduct financial transactions |
WRHHD202A |
Apply single, two and three strand braiding techniques |
WRHHCS302A |
Apply one length/solid haircut structures |
WRHHC306A |
Combine haircut structures on women |
WRHWP302A |
Operate effectively as a hairdresser in a salon work team |
WRHCS308A |
Plan services for special events |
WRHHD405A |
Design and apply hair extensions |
|
|
|
Simulated Salon Experience |
|
Industry Placement |
Qualification attained on successful completion: Certificate III Hairdressing