SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing
Embark on a stylish career in hairdressing
Step into the hairdressing industry and develop the skills to expertly cut, colour and style hair.
You'll also gain hands-on experience in salon operations, including client care, reception duties and using salon software.

Overview
Where Murdoch
When Continuous enrolment
How Apprenticeship
Elevate your career and stand out in the world of hairdressing! When you complete the Certificate III in Hairdressing, you will gain the practical skills and industry knowledge to become a confident hairdresser.
Learn how to cut hair using clippers or scissors, master shampooing and conditioning techniques, and style hair using a range of tools. Develop advanced colouring skills including foiling, colour correction, on-scalp bleaching, and creative fashion shades.
You will also gain experience in salon operations, from using a cash register and computer to handling reception duties, including scheduling appointments, maintaining records, answering calls and maintaining client records.
You will have the opportunity to apply your skills in our Hair, Beauty & Massage Student Clinics.
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- cut hair using clippers or scissors
- shampoo, condition and rinse hair
- dry and style hair using brushes, combs, rollers and other equipment
- operate a cash register and computer
- perform reception duties such as answering telephone calls, making appointments, and write up client record cards
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Details
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Units
National ID | Unit title |
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BSBSUS201 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
SHBHBAS001 | Provide shampoo and basin services |
SHBHCLS002 | Colour and lighten hair |
SHBHCLS003 | 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 |
National ID | Unit title |
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SHBHBAS002 | Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation |
SHBHCCS001 | Plan hair services for special events |
SHBHCUT006 | Create combined haircut structures |
SHBHCUT007 | Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures |
SHBHDES004 | Create classic long hair up-styles |
SHBHREF001 | Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments |
SHBXCCS004 | Recommend products and services |