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Qualification Details

SIH30111 - Certificate III in Hairdressing

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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.

Description

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.

Job roles 

Hairdresser

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements to this qualification.

Packaging Rules

• 32 units must be completed:

• 26 core units

• 6 elective units comprised of:

• all 3 units from either of the following elective groups:

• Group A - General Hairdressing
• Group B - Men's Hairdressing

• 3 units from Group C - General elective units

• general electives may include a maximum of 2 elective selected from electives packaged in the Certificate IV in Hairdressing.

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).

Core units 

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

Elective units 

Group A - General hairdressing 

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

Group B - Men's hairdressing 

SIHHHCS307A Combine structures for traditional and classic men’s haircut designs

SIHHHCS308A Design and maintain beards and moustaches

SIHHHCS309A Perform face and head shaves

Group C - General elective units 

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

Licencing Information

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

Employability Skills

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: 

Communication

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.

Teamwork

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.

Problem-solving

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.

Initiative and enterprise

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 organising

Planning and carrying out complex technical and salon tasks to accommodate salon service timelines and priorities.

Self-management

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.

Learning

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.

Technology

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.

Pathway Information

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