Hairdresser

Overview

Cuts, styles, colours, straightens and permanently waves hair, and treats hair and scalp conditions.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Tasks

  • providing advice on hair care, beauty products and hairstyles
  • shampooing hair and conditioning scalps
  • colouring, straightening and permanently waving hair with chemical solutions
  • cutting hair with scissors, clippers and razors
  • styling hair into dreadlocks and braids and adding hair extensions
  • shaving and trimming beards and moustaches
  • cleaning work areas and sanitising instruments
  • arranging appointments and collecting payments
  • may clean, colour, cut and style wigs and hairpieces

Specialisations

  • Barber

Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.

Training Pathways

7 courses found.

Course name Providers
SHB80116: Graduate Certificate in Hairdressing Creative Leadership
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SHB40216: Certificate IV in Hairdressing
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SHB30516: Certificate III in Barbering
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Apprenticeships and Traineeships | Free training for Apprenticeships

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Apprenticeship
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SHB30416: Certificate III in Hairdressing
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Apprenticeships and Traineeships | Free training for Apprenticeships

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Offered as:
Apprenticeship
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52293: Course in School Apprenticeship Link in Hairdressing
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4707: Certificate III in Hairdressing
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39116QLD: Course in Hairdressing Skills Update
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