Certificate III in Hairdressing

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements

Overview

This course is available for both apprentices and non-apprentices. Learn with practical hands-on experience in our fully-equipped Hair Design Salon! Successful completion of the Certificate III in Hairdressing will give you the skills and knowledge you need to be employed as a hairdresser working as part of a team in a hairdressing environment. You will become competent in communicating in the workplace, consulting with clients, selling products and services, and designing and applying a broad range of technical hairdressing services on clients. You will possess a range of well-developed skills where discretion and judgement is required and be responsible for your own output.

Attendance required:

• On campus (non-apprenticeship): 2 days per week for 2 years. Subject to you completing a Certificate II in Salon Assistant or equivalent qualification. * (18 months)
• Apprentices: 1 day per week 8.30am-4.30pm, with 2 salon visits per year. Minimum 2 years. Monthly progress updates.

Please note: *To successfully complete the Certificate III in Hairdressing you must complete 21 core units and 7 electives (28 in total).

Delivery Methods

• On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus
• Apprenticeship – Teaching and assessment will be required to be conducted as part of an apprenticeship

Locations

• McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)

When You Can Start

• On campus (non-apprenticeship): Start 02 February 2026- apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button in the course information page.

Note: Applicants must have completed Certificate II in Salon Assistant or equivalent qualification.

When You Can Enrol

• On campus (non-apprenticeship): Start 02 February 2026- apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button in the course information page.

Note: Applicants must have completed Certificate II in Salon Assistant or equivalent qualification.

If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

• Apprenticeship: You will enrol with Wodonga TAFE as part of your apprenticeship with your employer. The Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.

Duration

• On campus (non-apprenticeship): 18 months
• Apprenticeship: Minimum 2 years.

Schedule

• On campus (non-apprenticeship): Monday Start 02 February 2026. - Two days per week (Monday & Tuesday, 9am-4pm).

• Apprenticeship: 1 day per week Wednesdays 8.30am-4.30pm with monthly salon visits. Minimum 2 years

Requirements

On campus (non-apprenticeship):

• Applicants must have completed Certificate II in Salon Assistant or equivalent qualification.
• Applicants must also attend an interview prior to course entry.

Field Placement

This course includes the opportunity for optional industry placement. You'll be able to work with an employer to gain hands-on, relevant industry skills. This will help you gain a broader understanding of the industry, and build direct connections and networks with employers.

Placement to be arranged by the student over the period of training.

Assessment

The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet different student’s needs will be selected, including theoretical and practical assessments, assessing your hair design and capabilities.

Other Information

If you would like to become a ‘client’ of Wodonga TAFE Hairdressing please send an email to our department administration, EVS_Administration@wodongatafe.edu.au with the subject heading ‘client of Wodonga TAFE hairdressing.’

Skills developed

- Client consultation
- Shampoo and basin services
- Communicating with clients and team members
- Design and apply short to medium length hair design finishes
- Organisation of tools, equipment and work areas
- Design and apply haircut structures: graduated, over-comb, layered, one length and solid
- Colour and lightening hair, as well as full and partial
- Chemical curing, straightening, relaxing and volumising
- Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions

Compulsory Units

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
SHBHCUT006 Create combined haircut structures
SHBHCUT007 Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures
SHBHDES004 Create classic long hair up-styles
SHBHCUT012 Shave heads and faces
SHBXCCS004 Recommend products and services
SHBHDES002 Braid hair
SHBHBAS002 Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation

Selectable Units

Selectable units may apply.

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Qualification.

Fees

Government Funded $6,500.00 (Tuition $6,000.00, Materials $500.00)
Concession $1,700.00 (Tuition $1,200.00, Materials $500.00)
Fee For Service $8,500.00 (Tuition $8,000.00, Materials $500.00)

Fees Additional Information

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements.

Materials Fees

• On campus (non-apprenticeship): Hairdressing uniform and resources included.
  - Apprentices: May wish to source their own kit.

Careers

Hairdresser

How to apply

Apply online now via the ‘Apply Now’ button. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Once you submit an application for this course you will receive a separate email from LLN Robot to complete both a Digital Assessment and a Learning, Reading, Writing, Oral and Numeracy Assessment (LN Assessment) online.

Please check your junk mail if this does not come to your inbox. All students are asked to complete the Digital and LN assessments to determine any support requirements and to ensure the course and mode of delivery is suitable for the student.

Please allow one hour to complete the Digital and LN assessments. You will need a computer with speakers or headphones as there is an audio section in the LLN assessment.

Your LN and Digital assessments will need to be completed one week after receiving it to progress your application to the next stage, or your application may be withdrawn due to inactivity.

If you are unable to access the LN assessment or the Digital assessment links please contact our Customer Experience team as soon possible.

Note: Completion of the LN and Digital assessments does not guarantee a place in the course at Wodonga TAFE. Numbers are limited and selected applicants will be contacted to attend an interview. If an applicant is not accepted into their preferred course they will be contacted and provided information on alternate pathways and/or courses.

For apprenticeship and traineeship information and enrolments, the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.