Certificate III in Hairdressing - Apprenticeship

Course Code
WRH30109
Course Level
Apprenticeship / Traineeship
Course Location
Yallourn; Leongatha
Course Duration
Full Time: 18 months (Institutionalised Pathway)
Part Time: 3 years (Apprenticeship)
Course Cost
For an individual quotation of fees payable, please visit your nearest campus of GippsTAFE. Click Here for further information regarding Fees and Charges.
Study Modes
On Campus; On Site; Full time; Part Time (Day)
Starting Date
Full Time:
  • February 2012

Leongatha - Day Release Only (Tuesdays)

Part Time:
  • February 2012
Enquiries

Yallourn campus:
Bronwyn Wallace
Phone: (03) 5127 0183
Fax: 1300 094 661
Email: bronwynw@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, Morwell, GMC 3841

Leongatha campus:
Jacki Deering
Phone: (03) 5662 6800
Fax: 1300 094 661
Email: leorecept@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, Morwell, GMC 3841

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Course Overview

The Certificate III in Hairdressing will give you the skills and knowledge to allow you to work as a qualfied hairdresser.  Hairdressing qualifications can lead to many work opportunities from owning your own salon to working with models and celebrities for film and television work. 

At GippsTAFE you'll develop your skills through the world renowned training resources of Pivot Point Academy. That means you're getting the best training available in Australia!

This course provides the accredited, off-the-job training requirement of a hairdressing apprenticeship. You'll learn cutting, colouring and finishing techniques for male and female clients.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

  • Hairdresser

Entry Requirements

  • You must be working as an apprentice in a salon (Apprenticeship)
  • Attendance at an interview (Institutionalised Pathway)

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment is competency based and includes workbooks, practical tasks and assignments.

Course Structure

Unit Code Unit Name Hours
WRBCS201B Conduct financial transactions 25
WRBCS203B Provide service to clients 30
WRHCL302A Colour and lighten hair 35
WRHCL303A Design and perform full and partial highlighting techniques 25
WRHCL304A Perform colour corrections 35
WRHCR302A Perform chemical curling and volumising services 50
WRHCR303A Perform chemical straightening and relaxing services 30
WRHCS201A Prepare clients for salon services 20
WRHCS202A Maintain tools and equipment 10
WRHCS204A Maintain and organise work areas 10
WRHCS205A Follow personal health and safety routines at work 15
WRHHC301A Design haircut structures 20
WRHHC302A Apply one length/solid haircut structure 25
WRHHC303A Apply graduated haircut structures 30
WRHHC304A Apply layered haircut structures 30
WRHHC305A Apply comb-over techniques 25
WRHHC306A Combine haircut structures on women 25
WRHHC307A Combine haircut structures for traditional and classic designs on men 20
WRHHD202A Apply single, two and three strand braiding techniques 30
WRHHD303A Design and apply short to medium length hair design finishes 30
WRHHD304A Design and apply long hair design finishes 30
WRHHS301A Apply the principles of hairdressing science 25
WRHHS302A Consult with clients and treat hair and scalp conditions 15
WRRCS1B Communicate in the workplace 50
WRRM1B Merchandise products 30
WRRS1B Sell products and services 18