Certificate III Hairdressing

Clark Education City’s Certificate III Hairdressing is designed for those wanting to pursue a career as a hairdressing practitioner in a salon developing skills in ensuring a safe work environment in the provision of client consulting, hair and scalp treatments, haircutting, hair design, colour and lightening and chemical reformation of male and female clients. Combines industry relevant learning and assessment strategies, guiding students in developing a competitive advantage for success.

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Course Duration

48 weeks

Average Contact Hours

18 per week

Pre-Requisite

IELTS Entry 4.5

Professional Development

All assessments undertaken are designed to replicate the types of skills and standards that will be required for success in the construction industry eg. practical demonstrations, project-based work and presentations. Additional services provided to CEC students to enhance their employability include the following:
  1. Resume Workshop
  2. Interview Skills Workshop
  3. English for Carpentry and Joinery
  4. Australian Culture, Language and Communications Workshop
  5. Careers and Further Education Workshop
  6. Student Mentoring
  7. Industry Tours
  8. Work Experience
  9. Uniforms

Course Outline

CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SALES
Communicate in the workplace
Sell products and services

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Work effectively in a retail environment

LOSS PREVENTION
Apply safe working practices

HAIRDRESSING
Conduct financial transactions
Provide service to clients
Colour and lighten hair
Design and perform full and partial highlighting techniques
Perform colour correction
Perform chemical curling and volumising services
Perform chemical straightening and relaxing services
Prepare clients for salon services
Maintain tools and equipment
Maintain and organise work areas
Follow personal health and safety routines at work
Design hair structures
Apply one length/solid haircut structures
Apply layered haircut structures
Apply over-comb techniques
Design and apply short to medium-length hair design finishes
Apply the principles of hairdressing science
Consult with clients and treat hair and scalp conditions
Combine haircut structures on women
Combine haircut structures for traditional and classic designs on men
Perform on scalp full head and re-touch bleach services
Apply chemical reformation techniques to enhance hair designs
Apply single, two and three strand braiding techniques
Design and apply long hair finishes
Recommend hair, beauty and cosmetic products and services
Operate effectively as a hairdresser in a salon work team

Pre Enrolment Information

CEC will provide you with the following additional information prior to enrolment:
  1. Student selection, enrolment, SSP Visa and induction/orientation procedures
  2. Course information, including content and vocational outcomes
  3. Fees and charges, including refund policy and exemptions (where applicable)
  4. Provision for language, literacy and numeracy assistance
  5. Student support, including any external support the CEC has arranged for students
  6. Flexible learning and assessment procedures
  7. Welfare and guidance services
  8. Appeals and complaints procedures
  9. Disciplinary procedures
  10. Staff responsibilities for access and equity as provided for in CEC’s code of practice
  11. Living in Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ)