
This is a preparatory qualification which provides a defined and limited range of basic skills and knowledge used in hairdressing salons by individuals who provide assistance with client services. These routine and repetitive tasks are completed under direct supervision and with guidance from hairdressers who manage the client service.
Total Duration 53 weeks.
This includes delivery over 52 weeks (including twelve weeks break). Delivery will complete in the 52nd week, however, students will have one week to complete and submit leftover assessments. Study load of students have been worked out approximately 12 hours per week and distributed as under:
Face to face in class 1 day per week, (5 hours per day) 200 Hours Assessment: 115 Hours Self-study and Research 295 Hours Total 610Hours
Home study, research and assessment timings may vary depending upon individual student Language, Literacy and Numeracy levels of the students.
Training Pathway
A possible training pathway for a student completing this qualification could be the following:
Certificate III | Certificate IV |
SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing | SHB40216 Certificate IV in Hairdressing |
These qualifications represent a logical pathway regardless of whether ITS offers the qualifications.
Employment Pathway
Employment outcomes may include the following role/s:
Salon Assistant
Core Units
Unit Code | Unit Name |
BSBWHS201 | Contribute to health & safety of self & others |
SHBXIND002 | Communicate as part of a salon team |
SHBXIND001 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
SHBXCCS001 | Conduct salon financial transactions |
SHBXCCS003 | Greet & prepare clients for salon services |
SHBHIND001 | Maintain & organise tools, equipment & work areas |
SHBHBAS001 | Provide shampoo & basin services |
SHBHDES001 | Dry hair to shape |
Elective Units
Unit Code | Unit Name |
SHBHDES002 | Braid hair |
SHBHCLS001 | Apply hair colour products |
SIRXSLS001 | Sell to the retail customer |
SIRRMER001 | Produce visual merchandise displays |
Course Entry Requirements:
There are no pre-requisite entry requirements for this Qualification.
RTO Admission requirements
I.T.S Hairdressing Academy has the following admission requirements:
- Students must be 15 years or older
- This program has been designed to be delivered through classroom based delivery and students must have the ability to attend the scheduled sessions as per the timetable. Students are to be informed of the timetable prior to enrolment and are to maintain the required student contact hours
- Students are required to be competent in written and spoken English and will undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test prior to enrolment
This program is to be delivered in a classroom based environment and in simulated work environment called the Salon (a fully functional & operational hairdressing salon) to provide access to appropriate environments for the practical components of the course.
All theory based delivery will occur within designated classrooms through structured training sessions from a qualified Trainer / Assessor employed by the RTO. At these training sessions a qualified Trainer/ Assessor will provide the required skills and knowledge as per the unit content and will ensure the learning is imparted. The Trainer/Assessor will have designated session plans to reference to ensure the learning content is provided consistently to all students.
As part of this course students will also be required to undertake practical activities related to the course content. These practical activities will be undertaken in an appropriately simulated environment free of WHS hazards.
As this is a competency-based program, the student gains feedback through the training and assessment is undertaken once the unit has been delivered. The assessment process may include written questions, verbal questions, case studies, assignments, projects and practical demonstrations.
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How do I know if I am eligible for Skills First Funding?
Bayswater: 32-34 Station Street Bayswater 3153
How to enrol
Contact the RTO to organise an enrolment interview.
Would you like more information?
Contact our friendly team at ITS Hairdressing Academy on:
Telephone: 9738 0836
Email: info@itsacademy.vic.edu.au
Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply to access government subsided training.