Certificate III in Hairdressing
 

Traineeship
National Code
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WRH30109
Short Course Guide
CRICOS Code:  
Centre:
Hair, Beauty and Floristry
Location:
Elgar Campus, Workplace
Study Area: Hairdressing;
Study Area Sub Category:  
Career Card:
Hairdresser
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Units of Competency

What does this course involve?

This apprenticeship will prepare for a successful career in hairdressing. You will learn the necessary skills, from how to maintain a clean, safe and efficient workplace to communicating effectively with those around you. You will treat, cut, colour and style hair, learn to coordinate a salon team and sell various products and services.

As a hairdressing student at Box Hill Institute you will be encouraged to participate in competitions and industry awards.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course can assist you in gaining work in the hairdressing industry.

As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

What further study options will I have?

Completion of this course enables you to progress to the Certificate IV in Hairdressing or the Diploma of Hairdressing Salon Management.

Can I apply?

You must have:

  • previously registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Centre
  • have a training contract with an employer.

How do I apply?

Direct entry - Rolling enrolments

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

No selection process required

Length of course

This course is a self-paced, competency-based course. Therefore, you can complete it as quickly as it suits you and your employer.

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus, Workplace

What costs and other fees should I expect?

Government Subsidised Fees

  1. Tuition Fee - $2.17 per hour
  2. Concession Tuition Fee - $187.50
  3. Service and Amenities Fee - $65.00 or 90.00
  4. Material Fees - contact the Institute

How will I be assessed?

  • Oral presentation
  • Written assessment
  • Practical assessment
  • Project work
  • Examination or testing
  • Online assessment
  • Workplace assessment

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

 
Units of Competency

WRBCS201B
Conduct Financial Transactions
25.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct operations at the point of sale area. This competency may apply to a range of roles in the workplace. This unit is equivalent to and replaces WRB07A Conduct Financial Transactions, as packaged in WRB99.

WRBCS203B
Provide Service To Clients
30.00 hr

This unit describes the competencies required to deliver service to clients, including receiving clients, making appointments and responding to client complaints. This competency may apply to a range of roles in the workplace. This unit is equivalent to and replaces WRB08A Provide Service to Clients, as packaged in WRB99.

WRHCL302B
Colour And Lighten Hair
35.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select products and perform hair colour and lightening services. This unit of competency will apply to a range of hairdressing services and roles in the workplace.

WRHCL303B
Design And Perform Full And Partial Highlighting Techniques
25.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and apply foiling and quick colour full and partial highlighting applications for current commercial colour and lightening effects. This unit of competency will apply to a range of hairdressing services and roles in the workplace.

WRHCL304A
Perform Colour Correction
35.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and apply techniques to change unwanted hair colour and tones to achieve the desired base colour and tone. This unit of competency will apply to a range of hairdressing services and roles in the workplace.

WRHCR302B
Perform Chemical Curling And Volumising Services
50.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and perform chemical curling and volumising services to add curl or body to short or medium length hair. This unit of competency will apply to a range of chemical reformation services and roles in the workplace.

WRHCR303B
Perform Chemical Straightening And Relaxing Services
30.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and perform chemical straightening and relaxing services to reform curl or wave in the hair. This unit of competency will apply to a range of chemical reformation services and roles in the workplace.

WRHCS201A
Prepare Clients For Salon Services
20.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare clients for a range of salon services. This unit of competency may apply to a range of roles in the workplace.
WRHCS202B
Maintain Tools And Equipment
10.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to care for and maintain workplace hairdressing tools and equipment.

WRHCS204A
Maintain And Organise Work Areas
10.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and organise work areas in service environments.

WRHCS205A
Follow Personal Health And Safety Routines At Work
15.00 hr

This unit describes the self-care skills and knowledge involved in developing and integrating personal health and safety measures as part of routine work practices in a hairdressing salon environment.

WRHHC301A
Design Haircut Structures
20.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required in the two-dimensional application of interior and exterior lines and angles to develop visual representations and plans for haircut structures.

WRHHC302A
Apply One Length/Solid Haircut Structures
25.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and apply one length/solid haircut structures.

WRHHC303A
Apply Graduated Haircut Structures
30.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and apply graduated haircut structures.

WRHHC304A
Apply Layered Haircut Structures
30.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and apply layered haircut structures.

WRHHC305A
Apply Over-Comb Techniques
25.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply over-comb techniques.

WRHHD303A
Design And Apply Short To Medium-Length Hair Design Finishes
40.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply the elements and principles of design to create classic and current short to medium-length hair design finishes on a range of clients.This unit of competency will apply to a range of hairdressing services and roles in the workplace.

WRHHD304A
Design & Apply Long Hair Design Finishes
30.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply the elements and principles of design to create classic and current long hair design finishes on a range of clients. The unit will apply to a range of hairdressing services and roles in the workplace.

WRHHS301A
Apply The Principles Of Hairdressing Science
25.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply the principles of skin and hair biology and cosmetic chemistry to hairdressing services. This unit of competency will apply to a range of hairdressing services and roles in the workplace.

WRHHS302A
Consult With Clients And Treat Hair And Scalp Conditions
15.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply and interpret skin test reactions prior to colour and lightening services, to recognise a range of normal and abnormal conditions of the hair and scalp, and to propose and perform treatments from the salon range.

SIRXCOM001A
Communicate In The Workplace
40.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required for effective communication with customers and other staff in the workplace. It involves establishing contact with customers, processing information, working in a team, maintaining personal presentation, following routine instructions, and reading and interpreting retail documents.

SIRXOHS001A
Apply Safe Working Practices
20.00 hr

This unit encompasses the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC) guidelines for occupational health and safety. It describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to maintain a safe work environment for staff, customers and others. It involves observing basic safety and emergency procedures.

SIRXIND001A
Work Effectively In a Retail Environment
45.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a retail environment. It involves acting responsibly and in a nondiscriminatory manner, developing retail industry knowledge, including industrial award or agreement relevant to the job role, maintaining personal hygiene and presentation, and prioritising tasks.

SIRXSLS001A
Sell Products And Services
20.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to sell products and services in a retail environment. It involves the use of sales techniques and encompasses the key selling skills from approaching the customer to closing the sale. It requires a basic level of product knowledge.

All fees quoted are annual indicative fees and are correct at the time of publishing. The Victorian state government recently announced a series of government funding and fee policy changes for TAFEs. As a result, the advertised tuition fee rates are subject to change, for students commencing their course from 1 July 2012. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. The student tuition fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where minimum course numbers are not met, the course may be cancelled at short notice. In such instances and only when possible, an alternative option may be suggested for accredited courses. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

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1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)

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