Course Overview

Hairdressing is more than just cutting and styling hair. It's about creating a look for every client, so you need to use your creative skills as well as your practical ones.

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'll be getting the best training available in Australia!

This course will give you a broad overview of hairdressing and a head start on gaining a hairdressing apprenticeship. Plus, you'll be able to complete your apprenticeship faster.

Dual Certificate
This new DUAL certificate is an exciting NEW opportunity for students who desire a career in the hairdressing and beauty industries.  It offers the best of both worlds which can be very useful if you are a little undecided as to which industry might suit you best or if you want to work towards a career in both industries that naturally complement each other.

This course is suitable for both school leavers and candidates wanting a career change.

On successful completion of this dual certificate it gives students an entry level qualification into both industries.  Students can then choose to follow their chosen career paths within Hairdressing, Beauty or both with further study in Certificate III, IV or Diploma levels at GippsTAFE.

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

• Salon Assistant
  

Entry Requirements

• Candidates must be a minimum of 15 years of age.
• Year 10 pass is preferred.
• All applicants will be required to attend an interview process.
• Mature age applicants are welcome

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Practical demonstrations, practical demonstrations in simulated work conditions, problem solving, documents/folio, critical incident reports, journals, oral presentations, case studies, projects, group projects, group discussions, excursions, work placement, written/practical assessments, online.

Opportunities For Further Study

• Certificate III in Hairdressing (Apprenticeship)
  
• Certificate IV in Hairdressing
• (See Certificate II in Retail Make-Up and Skin Care for further pathways on this DUAL Certificate)

Course Structure

Unit Code	Unit Name
BSBSUS201A	Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices
SIHHBAS201A	Perform Shampoo and Basin Services
SIHHBAS202A	Perform Head, Neck and Shoulder Massage
SIHHCCS201A	Greet and Prepare Clients for Salon Services
SIHHCLS201A	Apply Hair Colour Products
SIHHHDS201A	Dry Hair to Shape
SIHHHDS202A	Apply Hair Braiding Techniques
SIHHHRS201A	Rinse and Neutralise Chemically Restructured Hair
SIHHIND201A	Maintain and Organise Tools, Equipment and Work Areas
SIHHIND202A	Develop Hairdressing Industry Knowledge
SIHHOHS201A	Apply Salon Safety Procedures
SIRXCOM001A	Communicate in the Workplace
SIRXIND001A	Work Effectively in a Retail Environment
SIRXMER001A	Merchandise Products (Yallourn and Leongatha)
SIRXSLS001A	Sell Products and Services (Yallourn and Leongatha)
ICASAS204A	Record Client Support Requirements (Warragul)