WHAT IS SKILLS RECOGNITION & RPL:
Skills Recognition and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows people like you to achieve this qualification without any classroom study, and usually within weeks.
In order to obtain this qualification so quickly, all you need to do is supply evidence which proves your experience in the units that make up the qualification. Our Skills Recognition & RPL Facilitators will assist you with this process. From there, we’ll work with our RTO partners so that you’ll receive your qualification in no time!
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DETAILS:
RPL Price: $3500
Who This Is For:
In order to achieve this qualification via Skills Recognition & RPL, you should be able to perform or have a strong knowledge of the skills listed in the course units below. You will need to be able to provide evidence of this knowledge, such as videos, photographs, work orders, your resume, letters of validation, and statements of attainment. The more evidence you can provide, the better your case. Feel free to read more about RPL and evidence suggestions here.
Why Get Qualified Australia:
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How To Achieve This Qualification:
As this is not a course, you do not need to complete the units listed below. Instead, you simply need to prove that you’re competent in the units shown. Our Facilitators will help make this an easy process for you.
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Units of Competency:
You’ll need to show you’re experienced in the following units:11 units must be completed:
2 core units
9 elective units:
- a minimum of 4 units must be selected from Group A Hairdressing technical skill electives
- the remaining units may be selected from the Group B General elective units or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course; these must be units which are first packaged at AQF level 4 or 5.
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
SIHHTLS401A | Provide technical leadership within the hairdressing context |
SIHHTLS402A | Research and utilise hairdressing trends to advance creative work |
Elective units
Group A - Hairdressing technical skills
SIHHHRS405A | Apply chemical reformation techniques to enhance hair designs |
SIHHCLS406A | Solve complex colour problems |
SIHHCLS407A | Apply creative colouring and lightening techniques to enhance hair designs |
SIHHHCS306A | Combine structures for current haircut designs |
SIHHHCS410A | Design and perform creative haircuts |
SIHHHDS304A | Design and apply classic long hair up styles |
SIHHHDS305A | Select and apply hair extensions |
SIHHHDS406A | Design and apply creative long hair designs |
SIHHHDS407A | Apply and maintain wigs and hairpieces |
Make wigs and hairpieces | |
SIHHHRS304A | Perform protein straightening and relaxing treatments |
Group B - General elective units
BSBMKG413A | Promote products and services |
SIBXFAS202A | Design and apply make-up for photography |
SIHHHSC403A | Apply knowledge of hair and scalp problems to trichological consultations |
SIHHHSC404A | Perform trichological assessments |
SIHHHSC405A | Apply the principles of nutrition |
SIHHHSC406A | Develop and apply scalp treatment therapies |
SIHHTLS403A | Work as a session stylist |
SIRXMGT001A | Coordinate work teams |
SIRXMGT003A | Lead and manage people |
SIRXQUA002A | Lead a team to foster innovation |
TAEDEL301A | Provide work skill instruction |
TAEDEL402A | Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace |
TAEASS401A | Plan assessment activities and processes |
TAEASS402A | Assess competence |
Awarded By
RTO
International Training Salon (Code 21961)
Academy of Advanced Hair Design (Code 31652)
Colour Cosmetica Academy Pty Ltd (Code 40055)
Paraskevi International Training & Recruitment (Code 31811)
Additional information
The Certificate IV in Hairdressing is designed to build on the foundation skills acquired through the completion of the Certificate III in Hairdressing or equivalent.
Entry to this qualification is open to those who have vocational expertise in the hairdressing industry.
Vocational expertise must include a minimum of 2 of the 3 points below:
- experience as an operator in a commercially run salon
- provision of cutting, styling and chemical services
- establishment of a clientele base
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
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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 and to ensure and confirm client satisfaction; giving clear instructions to apprentices and other team members; listening to and carrying out verbal instructions from other team members and supervisors; reading and interpreting product and equipment manufacturer instructions and other work related documents; completing written workplace forms; sharing work-related information with other team members.
Teamwork
Working collaboratively with other team members; supporting the team; respecting and understanding others views and giving and receiving feedback; sharing technical expertise and acting as a mentor and trouble shooter for less experienced team members.
Problem-solving
Demonstrating sensitivity to client needs and concerns; anticipating problems and acting to avoid them where possible; solving technical hairdressing and service problems independently; providing technical problem solving and leadership to other hairdressers.
Initiative and enterprise
Acting independently as freelance session stylist or within the context of a salon team or manufacturers technical team structure; regularly suggesting new hairdressing design, service and product ideas to clients.
Planning and organising
Using a broad range of products and equipment to plan and carry out complex technical hairdressing and hair design services.
Self-management
Understanding and following workplace policies regarding work availability, rosters and work duties; working effectively within a team culture by practising inclusive behaviour, effective management of personal presentation, hygiene, and time; efficiently and independently prioritising and completing technical tasks.
Learning
Identifying personal strengths and weaknesses in the context of the job role; recognising how to personally develop as a hairdressing technical leader; consistently seeking opportunities to learn new ways of doing things; implementing changes within the specific hairdressing job role and wider industry product and technical developments.
Technology
Seeking, using and maintaining a range of hairdressing and small business technology in the context of available equipment and salon procedures; recognising and reporting faulty equipment and following salon occupational health and safety procedures.
This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required of individuals and reflects the role of highly skilled senior hairdressers who develop complex technical skills and knowledge working as part of or coordinating a salon team. It includes senior hairdressers who work as technical advisers with a hairdressing products company; or independently as a freelance session stylist. Functions at this level include the self-directed application of a broad range of knowledge and skills and the provision of technical leadership, training and support to colleagues. A hairdresser at this level may provide specialist services, including haircutting, hair design, hair colouring, complex colour correction, hair extensions, chemical reformation, trichology and makeup application.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Job roles
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