Certificate III in Hairdressing - Apprenticeship
- Course Code
- WRH30109
- Course Level
- Apprenticeship / Traineeship
- Course Location
- Yallourn; Leongatha
- Course Duration
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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
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Full Time:
- February 2012
Leongatha - Day Release Only (Tuesdays)
Part Time:- February 2012
- Enquiries
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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 InstituteAssessment
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 |