Course Summary
This qualification reflects the role of hairdressers who use a range of well-developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of hairdressing services to clients. They use discretion and judgement to provide client services and take responsibility for the outcomes of their own work. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a hairdresser in any industry environment, usually a salon.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsThere are no entry requirements for this course. If you are wishing to enrol in the Employer-Based Mode (Apprentices) you must be employed as an apprentice with a current training contract or be an unemployed apprentice actively looking for employment under a government funded program that allows them to continue their training.
Course Details
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| AQF Level | Level 3: Certificate III |
Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a hairdresser in any industry environment, usually a salon.
- Complete 21 core units
- Complete 7 elective units
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
Approx. 2 years. Up to 28 months.
- RPL/RCC/Credit
- On-campus
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| SHBXWHS001 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBXIND002 | Communicate as part of a salon team | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHTRI001 | Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHIND001 | Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHDES003 | Create finished hair designs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHBAS001 | Provide shampoo and basin services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHCUT003 | Create graduated haircut structures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHCUT002 | Create one length or solid haircut structures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHCUT001 | Design haircut structures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHCUT005 | Cut hair using over-comb techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHCUT004 | Create layered haircut structures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHCLS005 | Provide on scalp full head and retouch bleach treatments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHIND003 | Develop and expand a client base | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHREF002 | Straighten and relax hair with chemical treatments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHCLS002 | Colour and lighten hair | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHCLS003 | Provide full and partial head highlighting treatments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHCLS004 | Neutralise unwanted colours and tones | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBXIND001 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBXCCS001 | Conduct salon financial transactions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBSUS201 | Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBXCCS002 | Provide salon services to clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Elective Units - Group A (General Hairdressing) | ||||
| SHBHDES004 | Create classic long hair up-styles | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHCUT007 | Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHCUT006 | Create combined haircut structures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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Elective Units - Group C (General Electives) Students must select either SHBHREF003 Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments OR SHBHCUT011 Design and maintain beards and moustaches. |
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| SHBHBAS002 | Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHDES002 | Braid hair | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHREF001 | Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHCUT011 | Design and maintain beards and moustaches | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHREF003 | Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
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| 1 | SHBXWHS001 - Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
| 1 | SHBXIND002 - Communicate as part of a salon team |
| 1 | SHBHTRI001 - Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions |
| 1 | SHBHIND001 - Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas |
| 1 | SHBHDES003 - Create finished hair designs |
| 1 | SHBHBAS001 - Provide shampoo and basin services |
| 1 | SHBHBAS002 - Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation |
| 2 | SHBHCUT003 - Create graduated haircut structures |
| 2 | SHBHCUT002 - Create one length or solid haircut structures |
| 2 | SHBHCUT001 - Design haircut structures |
| 2 | SHBHCUT005 - Cut hair using over-comb techniques |
| 2 | SHBHCUT004 - Create layered haircut structures |
| 2 | SHBHDES004 - Create classic long hair up-styles |
| 2 | SHBHDES002 - Braid hair |
| 3 | SHBHCLS005 - Provide on scalp full head and retouch bleach treatments |
| 3 | SHBHIND003 - Develop and expand a client base |
| 3 | SHBHREF002 - Straighten and relax hair with chemical treatments |
| 3 | SHBHCLS002 - Colour and lighten hair |
| 3 | SHBHCLS003 - Provide full and partial head highlighting treatments |
| 3 | SHBHCLS004 - Neutralise unwanted colours and tones |
| 3 | SHBHREF001 - Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments |
| 4 | SHBXIND001 - Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
| 4 | SHBXCCS001 - Conduct salon financial transactions |
| 4 | BSBSUS201 - Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices |
| 4 | SHBXCCS002 - Provide salon services to clients |
| 4 | SHBHCUT007 - Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures |
| 4 | SHBHCUT006 - Create combined haircut structures |
| 4 | SHBHCUT011 - Design and maintain beards and moustaches |
| 4 | SHBHREF003 - Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments |
- On-campus
- RPL/RCC/Credit
- Online
- Employer Based (VET Providers Only)
| CORE | ||||
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| BSBSUS201 | Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHBAS001 | Provide shampoo and basin services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHCLS002 | Colour and lighten hair | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHCLS003 | Provide full and partial head highlighting treatments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHCLS004 | Neutralise unwanted colours and tones | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHCLS005 | Provide on scalp full head and retouch bleach treatments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHCUT001 | Design haircut structures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHCUT002 | Create one length or solid haircut structures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHCUT003 | Create graduated haircut structures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHCUT004 | Create layered haircut structures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHCUT005 | Cut hair using over-comb techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHDES003 | Create finished hair designs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHIND001 | Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHIND003 | Develop and expand a client base | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHREF002 | Straighten and relax hair with chemical treatments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHTRI001 | Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBXCCS001 | Conduct salon financial transactions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBXCCS002 | Provide salon services to clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBXIND001 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBXIND002 | Communicate as part of a salon team | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBXWHS001 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Elective - Group A (General Hairdressing) | ||||
| SHBHDES004 | Create classic long hair up-styles | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHCUT006 | Create combined haircut structures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHCUT007 | Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Elective - Group C (General Electives) | ||||
| SIRRINV001 | Receive and handle retail stock | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBXCCS004 | Recommend products and services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHCUT011 | Design and maintain beards and moustaches | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHBAS002 | Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHDES002 | Braid hair | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHREF001 | Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SHBHREF003 | Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
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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 |
| SHBHDES004 | Create classic long hair up-styles |
| SHBHCUT006 | Create combined haircut structures |
| SHBHCUT007 | Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures |
| SIRRINV001 | Receive and handle retail stock |
| SHBXCCS004 | Recommend products and services |
| SHBHCUT011 | Design and maintain beards and moustaches |
| SHBHBAS002 | Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation |
| SHBHDES002 | Braid hair |
| SHBHREF001 | Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments |
| SHBHREF003 | Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments |
Course Assessment Information
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
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| Third Party Verification |
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Domestic 2019 Availabilities
On-Campus
Gladstone City
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Mackay City
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Gladstone
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Gladstone
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Gladstone
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Mackay City
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Rockhampton City
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Gladstone
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Mackay City
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Gladstone
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Mackay City
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Rockhampton City
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Mackay City
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Course duration: This course is designed to be completed over 28 months of full time study and students will be required to enrol into 7 units every 6-8 months
On-campus Attendance Information
All New students must contact a Teacher on their campus of admission to organise an orientation prior to attending any classes.
No classes are held on public holidays or school holidays.
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Gladstone ‘Hair at CQUniversity’ |
Mackay City ‘Hair at CQUniversity’ |
Rockhampton City ‘Hair at CQUniversity’ |
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Attendees |
Mainstream Students |
Mainstream Students |
Mainstream Students |
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Salon Location |
Ground Floor Building 2 |
Level 1 Building 4 |
Level 2 Building B |
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Mandatory Day/s |
Attend each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday |
Attend each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday |
Attend each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday |
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Attendance Times |
8:30am – 3:30pm |
8:45am – 4:30pm |
8:45am – 4:00pm |
Resource Requirements
In discussion with teaching staff, additional hairdressing equipment and salon resources will be required for this course. These will be purchased at the expense of the student as study progresses throughout the course. Items include:
- Stationery – pens, notebook etc
- 12pk sectioning clips
- 2 x tail combs
- Round brushes (thermal) – 1 x 18mm, 1 x 24mm, 1 x 30mm, 1 x 42mm (approx.. measurements)
- Denman styling brush 7 row
- TangleTeezer
- Water spray
- Wide-toothed basin comb
- 1 x box of Disposable gloves
As students progress through their course and enrol into different units they will be required to purchase further equipment – eg. Scissors, cutting combs, mannequins. Teachers at each location will advise what needs to be purchased and where these items can be purchased from.
All students must wear closed in shoes and be dressed as though they are going to work in a salon.