Certificate IV in Hairdressing

Course Overview: This course is designed and has the materials that will satisfy the requirements of those enthusiastic people, who are aiming to build a career in the hairdressing industry. It is also groomed for people who wish to be a skilled senior hairdresser who can use a range of highly developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of hairdressing services to clients.

Certificate IV in Hairdressing
  • Duration: Duration will be varied
  • Funding: This quali­fication is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible candidates.
  • Course fee: Tuition fees- $5922 ($0 for eligible Skills First Funding applicants)

  • Prerequisite:  This qualification ‘SHB40216 ­ Certificate IV in Hairdressing’ has formal pre requisites for entry and is open to those who qualify who are interested in pursuing or enhancing a career in the Hairdressing industry.

    Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who have:

    • achieved a Certificate III in Hairdressing (or equivalent); and
    • At least one-year post qualification full time employment experience as a hairdresser in a salon environment where they have applied the skills and knowledge covered in the above (or equivalent) qualification.

    Our services are also in line with the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

  • Entry Requirements : You will be required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test and formal interview with one of the qualified Trainers and Assessors to establish whether this course is the correct qualification for your career path and job prospects.

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  • Career Opportunities:  Upon the completion of this course, you could become-:
  • Senior Stylist
  • Session Stylist
  • Lead and Manage Salon Teams
  • Wedding Hairstylist
  • Photography Make-Up Artist
  • Wedding Make-Up Artist
  • Debutant/Red Carpet/Formal Hairstylist and Make-Up Artist
  • Advanced Color Specialist
  • Advanced Cutting and Styling Specialist
  • Hair Extension Expert/Stylist
  • Hairdressing Salon Owner
  • Hairdressing Educator/Trainer
  • Extensions/Advance Stylist Educator/Trainer
  • Hairdressing Fashion/Trend Designer
  • Hairdressing Journalist/Editor
  • Fashion/Catwalk Hair Show Stylist

Pathways:

You may want to progress from a certificate IV to a diploma. You may want to switch from another institution or return from the workforce after a break.

Course Details: Each candidate must demonstrate their competency in the following-

  • 11 units of competency
  • 2 core units
  • 9 elective units

 

  • Core Units:

SHBHTLS001 – Provide technical leadership to hairdressing teams

SHBHTLS002 – Research and use hairdressing trends to advance creative work

  • Elective Units:

SHBHCLS006 – Solve complex color problems

SHBHCLS007 – Enhance hair designs using creative coloring and lightening techniques

SHBHCUT008 – Design and perform creative haircuts

SHBHDES005 – Select and apply hair extensions

BSBINN301 – Promote innovation in a team environment

BSBMKG413 – Promote products and services

BSBWOR502 – Lead and manage team effectiveness

SHBBMUP003 – Design and apply make-up for photography

SHBHTLS003 – Work as a session stylist

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