The Certificate III in Hairdressing prepares you for the career ahead. Hands on, practical training will give you the edge. Fast track, no apprenticeship needed here.

Set our over 4 terms, you will build your skills, work on clients in our student salon and upon successful completion of all units achieve the Certificate III in Hairdressing.

Term 1: Shampooing, blowdrys, Colour basics and commence haircutting

Term 2: Intense colour, Colour Correction, Foiling and continue studying cutting skills

Term 3: Mens cutting, Chemical and Keratin Straightening, Neutralising colour and on scalp bleach

Term 4: Long hair styling for events, Braiding and Perfecting your skills on our clients

Study Options

Face to Face training is the only way to successfully complete hairdressing. Full time: Study face to face 3 days a week  and online self directed study. Monday to Wednesdays – 9.30 to 4.30 for 12 months Additional to our student clinic, you will also be required to complete 250 hours work placement in a hairdressing salon.

What You Will Study

Core Units
BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
SHBHBAS001 Provide shampoo and basin services
SHBHCLS002 Colour and lighten hair
SHBHCL003 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
Elective Units
SHBXCCS004 Recommend products and services
SHBHREF003 Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments
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
SHBHCCS001 Plan hair for special events

Course Fees

$11500.00   There will be an additional fee for your hair kit.

Payment in Instalments: 1st instalment of $1500 and 10 x monthly payments of $1000.00

Course Entry

 There is no pre requisite to enter this course. Contact the Academy to organise your pre enrolment interview.