Australian Hair & Beauty College Courses
WRH30106 CERTIFICATE III IN HAIRDRESSING
Course Duration: 12 months (42 weeks plus 10 weeks holidays)The Certificate III in Hairdressing is a very hands on and exciting course. This is a nationally recognised course throughout Australia. This is the course you want to study if you wish to be a qualified hairdresser and gain employment in the hairdressing industry working as a competent hairdressing professional. Graduates will have good practical skills and knowledge of the fundamentals of hairdressing, treating hair and scalp conditions, basics of hair design, applying chemical services to hair and cutting hair. Graduates will also have good client communication and management skills and have the ability to ensure a safe working environment and be able to work effectively in a salon.
To achieve a Certificate III in Hairdressing, all 23 core units and 6 elective units must be completed.
| Unit | Description | Type |
| WRHCS202A | Maintain tools and equipment | C |
| WRHCS204A | Maintain and organise work areas | C |
| WRRLP1B | Apply safe working practices | C |
| WRHCS205A | Follow personal health and safety routines at work | C |
| WRRCS1B | Communicate in the workplace | C |
| WRRER1B | Work effectively in a retail environment | C |
| WRHCS201A | Prepare clients for salon service | C |
| WRRS1B | Sell products and services | C |
| WRBCS203B | Provide Service to Clients | C |
| WRBCS201B | Conduct financial transactions | C |
| WRHHS301A | Apply the principles of hairdressing science | C |
| WRHHS302A | Consult with clients and treat hair and scalp conditions | C |
| WRHHD303A | Design and apply short to medium-length hair | C |
| WRHHD304A | Design and apply long hair design finishes | E |
| WRHHD202A | Apply single, two and three strand braiding techniques | E |
| WRHHC301A | Design haircut structures | C |
| WRHHC302A | Apply one length/solid haircut structures | C |
| WRHHC303A | Apply graduated haircut structures | C |
| WRHHC304A | Apply layered haircut structures | C |
| WRHHC305A | Apply over-comb techniques | C |
| WRHHC306A | Combine haircut structures on women | E |
| WRHHC308A | Design and maintain beards and moustaches | E |
| WRHCL302A | Colour and lighten hair | C |
| WRHCL304A | Perform Colour Correction | C |
| WRHCL303A | Design and perform full and partial highlighting techniques | C |
| WRHCL305A | Perform on scalp full head and re-touch bleach services | E |
| WRHCR302A | Perform chemical curling and volumising services | C |
| WRHCR303A | Perform chemical straightening and relaxing services | C |
| WRHWP302A | Operate effectively as a hairdresser in a salon work team | E |
Legends: C = Core unit E = Elective unit
Requirements
- Applicants must be 18 years or older
- International students must have an IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent
Teaching Methods
AHBC students learn the fine art of hairdressing with an exciting mix of face to face and practical sessions and contemporary learning resources that include DVD’s, live demonstrations, lectures, group practice sessions where students apply their new skills on each other, manikins, field trips and real (external ) clients where required. This ensures that our graduates gain a high level of competence and are highly sought after in the hairdressing industry both in Australia and internationally. Students are provided with study guides for each unit and are required to complete a variety of assessments for each unit (written, computer, skills etc).
RPL and RCC
If the candidate has had previous studies or experience in the hairdressing industry, he/she may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competency (RCC). If you wish to apply for RPL or RCC, you are required to submit the RPL application form. Please contact the College for fees and duration etc.Granting RPL or RCC will result in a change in your course duration as international students must be enrolled in full time study. Please contact the College for further information."
