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SIH30111 Certificate III in Hairdressing Qualification is offered by Get Qualified Australia via our RTO partners using a combination of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Skills Recognition.
Wherever possible, the qualification will be fully assessed using your career experience without the need for further study. If required, gap training is available from our RTO partners.
This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required of individuals employed as hairdressers working as part of a team in a hairdressing environment, and who are 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.
These individuals possess a range of well-developed skills where discretion and judgement is required and are responsible for their own outputs.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway, however, it is not suitable for VETiS delivery.
Hairdresser
There are no entry requirements to this qualification.
In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification (as per the AQF descriptors).
BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
SIBXCCS201A Conduct financial transactions
SIBXCCS202A Provide service to clients
SIHHBAS201A Perform shampoo and basin services
SIHHCCS302A Perform a full client consultation
SIHHCCS303A Respond to service related and technical problems
SIHHHCS301A Design haircut structures
SIHHHCS302A Apply one length or solid haircut structures
SIHHHCS303A Apply graduated haircut structures
SIHHHCS304A Apply layered haircut structures
SIHHHCS305A Apply over-comb techniques
SIHHHRS302A Perform chemical curling and volumising services
SIHHHRS303A Perform chemical straightening and relaxing services
SIHHCLS302A Colour and lighten hair
SIHHCLS303A Design and perform full and partial highlighting techniques
SIHHCLS304A Neutralise unwanted colours and tones
SIHHCLS305A Perform on scalp full head and retouch bleach services
SIHHHDS303A Design and apply short to medium length hair design finishes
SIHHIND201A Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas
SIHHHSC301A Apply the principles of hairdressing science
SIHHHSC302A Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions
SIHHIND303A Coordinate clients and services
SIHHIND304A Develop and expand a client base
SIHHOHS201A Apply salon safety procedures
SIRXCOM001A Communicate in the workplace
SIRXIND001A Work effectively in a retail environment
SIHHHCS306A Combine structures for current haircut designs
SIHHHCS307A Combine structures for traditional and classic men’s haircut designs
SIHHHDS304A Design and apply classic long hair up styles
SIHHHCS307A Combine structures for traditional and classic men’s haircut designs
SIHHHCS308A Design and maintain beards and moustaches
SIHHHCS309A Perform face and head shaves
SIHHBAS202A Perform head, neck and shoulder massage
SIHHCCS304A Plan services for special events
SIHHHCS306A Combine structures for current haircut designs
SIHHHCS308A Design and maintain beards and moustaches
SIHHHCS309A Perform face and head shaves
SIHHHDS305A Select and apply hair extensions
SIHHHRS304A Perform protein straightening and relaxing treatments
SIHHIND305A Hone and strop straight razors
SIHHIND306A Participate in a session styling team
SIRXSLS002A Advise on products and services
SIRXRPK002A Recommend hair, beauty and cosmetic products and services
SIRXINV001A Perform stock control procedures
SIRXMER001A Merchandise products
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills as identified by the hairdressing industry for this qualification. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Using questioning and active listening to ascertain and respond to client needs to ensure clients enjoy a positive experience that reflects salon values; negotiating responsively with client to suggest new looks, products and services; ensuring and confirming client satisfaction; giving clear instructions to apprentices and other team members; regularly carrying out verbal instructions from other team members and supervisors; reading and interpreting product and tool manufacturer’s instructions and other work related documents; completing simple written workplace forms and sharing work related information with other team members.
Supervising apprentices and working collaboratively with other team members; supporting the team; respecting and understanding others views; giving and receiving feedback in the context of a salon environment where employees are expected to perform their individual tasks but also look for opportunities to assist others at peak client periods and to share technical expertise.
Demonstrating sensitivity to client needs and concerns, anticipating problems and acting to avoid them where possible; Solving technical and service problems in the context of a team structure where, decisions may be made independently or may be referred to another technical team member or a supervisor for support or resolution depending upon salon policy and procedures.
Acting independently within the context of a team structure where some supervision may occur; regularly suggesting new hairdressing design, service and product ideas to clients.
Planning and carrying out complex technical and salon tasks to accommodate salon service timelines and priorities.
Understanding and following salon policies regarding work availability, rosters and work duties; working within the salon culture by practising inclusive behaviour, effective management of personal presentation, hygiene, and time; efficiently prioritising and completing delegated tasks under instruction.
Identifying personal strengths and weaknesses in the context of the job role; recognising how to personally learn best at work; seeking opportunities to learn new ways of doing things; implementing changes within the context of salon procedures and wider industry product and technical developments.
Using and maintaining a range of salon technology in the context of available equipment and salon procedures; recognising and reporting faulty equipment and following salon occupational health and safety procedures.
After achieving SIH30111 Certificate III in Hairdressing, individuals may undertake:
SIH40111 Certificate IV in Hairdressing
SIB50210 Diploma of Salon Management
SIH80113 Graduate Certificate in Hairdressing Creative Leadership
Also, full details for this qualification can be viewed on the national vocational education and training database