Certificate III in Hairdressing Apprenticeship
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Overview
3 years part time
Ongoing
February, April, July, October
This course is also available as a non-apprenticeship course. Learn more about the non-apprenticeship Certificate III in Hairdressing here.
Learn a cutting edge trade
With a carefully curated apprenticeship dedicated to teaching you advanced hairstyling techniques, Melbourne Polytechnic’s Certificate III in Hairdressing SHB30416 (Apprenticeship stream) will teach you the skills you’ll need for a fruitful career in hairdressing. With an expected 31,000 job openings across the hairdressing industry in the next five years, it’s a great time to pick up the scissors.
On the job training and specialist skills
As part of Melbourne Polytechnic’s Certificate III in Hairdressing SHB30416 (Apprenticeship stream) you’ll receive valuable training from an array of experienced trade professionals on-campus and at your workplace. With qualified industry leaders guiding you throughout your apprenticeship, our course will help you hone your salon techniques to apply on the job. You’ll learn all of the necessary skills, including cut and colour, chemical straightening, hair design, client consultation and financial transactions. Our purpose-built fully-equipped training salon is open five days a week for additional real-world training that’s still on campus. Melbourne Polytechnic offers hairdressing students the unique opportunities to take part in training workshops with industry experts, enter industry-accredited hair competitions and exhibit your skills in an end-of-year student showcase.
A career that’s in demand and in style
Qualified hairdressers who have completed their apprenticeship can work within a range of hairdressing practices. You might find work in a salon, styling for television and film, or running your own hairdressing business. Hairdressers can also choose to specialise further, learning new skills on the job.
Career Pathways
Where will the Certificate III in Hairdressing - Apprenticeship SHB30416 take me?
Students may enter into the industry as hairdressers.
- Performance Industry Stylist
- Salon Assistant
- Hairdresser
- Hairstylist
Study Pathways
The Certificate III in Hairdressing SHB30416 may encourage you to go on to pursue further qualifications in this field.
Course Details
Delivery methods
- Simulated / Commercial salon
How you will study
Each course has a dedicated learning method that is designed to let you thrive in your studies.
On-campus
Interactive learning in a face-to-face environment. Classes will be held at a Melbourne Polytechnic campus or partner institute. Visit the How You'll Study page for more information.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is competency based. Satisfactory completion of each learning outcome is required. Some competencies may be assessed through course work while others may be achieved through on-the-job training
Units of Study
The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.
| Code | Subject | Elective | Hours |
| BSBSUS201 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | Core | 20 |
| SHBHBAS001 | Provide shampoo and basin services | Core | 40 |
| SHBHCCS001 | Plan hair services for special events | Elective | 20 |
| SHBHCLS002 | Colour and lighten hair | Core | 65 |
| SHBHCLS003 | Provide full and partial head highlighting treatments | Core | 45 |
| SHBHCLS004 | Neutralise unwanted colours and tones | Core | 55 |
| SHBHCLS005 | Provide on scalp full head and retouch bleach treatments | Core | 55 |
| SHBHCUT001 | Design haircut structures | Core | 20 |
| SHBHCUT002 | Create one length or solid haircut structures | Core | 30 |
| SHBHCUT003 | Create graduated haircut structures | Core | 35 |
| SHBHCUT004 | Create layered haircut structures | Core | 35 |
| SHBHCUT005 | Cut hair using over-comb techniques | Core | 30 |
| SHBHCUT006 | Create combined haircut structures | Elective | 45 |
| SHBHCUT007 | Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures | Elective | 45 |
| SHBHDES002 | Braid hair | Elective | 30 |
| SHBHDES003 | Create finished hair designs | Core | 50 |
| SHBHDES004 | Create classic long hair up-styles | Elective | 30 |
| SHBHIND001 | Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas | Core | 20 |
| SHBHIND003 | Develop and expand a client base | Core | 35 |
| SHBHREF002 | Straighten and relax hair with chemical treatments | Core | 45 |
| SHBHREF003 | Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments | Elective | 45 |
| SHBHTRI001 | Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions | Core | 25 |
| SHBXCCS001 | Conduct salon financial transactions | Core | 25 |
| SHBXCCS002 | Provide salon services to clients | Core | 40 |
| SHBXIND001 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | Core | 45 |
| SHBXIND002 | Communicate part of a salon team | Core | 30 |
| SHBXWHS001 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | Core | 40 |
| SIRRMER001 | Provide visual merchandise displays | Elective | 35 |
Fees & Costs
| Concession | Government subsidised fee | Non-subsidised fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $1330 | $6650 | $17950 |
| Materials fee | $340 | $340 | $340 |
| Maximum annual amenities | $175 | $250 | $250 |
| Total payable | $1845 | $7240 | $18540 |
| Per year | $0 |
| Per semester | $0 |
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Displayed course fees are indicative only. There are many variables that impact the total amount of your full course costs including qualification for government subsidies, concessions or recognition of prior learning. Tuition fees do not include the cost of student amenities or material costs.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Contact us to find out if you’re eligible for a Government subsidy.
Melbourne Polytechnic offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
Fees displayed are effective for new applications received on or after 1st of November. Tuition fees do not include textbooks, course materials or overseas student health insurance and visa fees.
After initial deposit, international students are able to pay tuition fees in installments, four times per year.
For more detailed information please read the International Student Fees.
Fees explained
The fees for those ineligible for a government-funded enrolment.
The cost of tuition for those eligible for government funding.
Concession fees are charged at 20 per cent of the standard fees for enrolments in Certificate I to IV courses. To be eligible students must meet Skills First eligibility criteria and present a valid:
- Commonwealth Health Care card, or
- Pensioner Concession card, or
- Any dependent spouse or dependent child of one of the above cardholders, or
- Veterans Gold card.
The following groups are eligible for concession fees from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma level:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- Asylum Seekers and victims of human trafficking
Additional expenses
The Student Services and Amenities Fee is charged at forty cents (40 cents) per student contact hour and is capped over a twelve (12) month period, effective from the enrolment date, to:
- $250 for full fee-paying students; and
- $175 for concession-paying students studying Certificate I, II, III, or IV.
Amenities fees are used to improve non-academic services including libraries, counselling services, student support, and recreational activities.
The materials fee covers learning resources required for the course.
You must also purchase a Hairdressing Toolkit. Our toolkits are sourced from a supplier at a discounted rate and the approximate cost to you is $900.
You will be given the final cost and an order form when you enrol.
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View on YoutubeRequirements
Apprentices applying must be over the age of 15 and currently employed in the industry and indentured to a tradesperson.Next Steps
Apprenticeships are coordinated via the Trade and Traineeship Support Unit (TSU) where you will provide details of your employer, who will register you with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) provider.
The AASN will register your training contract with EPSILON and you will be allocated an EPSILON number. Melbourne Polytechnic will then be able to enrol you into your training program.
If you have any questions about the application procedures for an apprenticeship, please contact the TSU.
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