This course will provide you with the skills to work as an entry level hairdresser. It will qualify you to treat, cut, colour and style hair, coordinate a salon team and sell salon products and services. The course combines theory with practical experience in a salon.
Duration
40 weeks
76 Hours Work Based Training
Locations
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney
Course Structure
| Stage 1 |
| Unit Code |
Unit of Competency |
| WRHCS201A* |
Prepare clients for salon services |
| WRHCS202B |
Maintain tools and equipment |
| WRHCS204A |
Maintain and organise work areas |
| WRHCS205A |
Follow personal health and safety routines at work |
| SIRCOM001A |
Communicate in the workplace |
| SIRIND001A |
Work effectively in a retail environment |
| SIRXOHS001A |
Apply safe working practices |
| WRHHS301A |
Apply the principles of hairdressing science |
| WRHHS302A |
Consult with clients and treat hair and scalp conditions |
Stage 2 |
| Unit Code |
Unit of Competency |
| WRHHC301A |
Design haircut structures |
| WRHHC302A |
Apply one length/solid haircut structures |
| WRHHC303A |
Apply graduated haircut structures |
| WRHHC304A |
Apply layered haircut structures |
| WRHHC305A |
Apply over-comb techniques |
| WRHHC306B |
Combine haircut structures on women |
| WRHHC307B |
Combine haircut structures for traditional and classic designs on men |
| WRHHC308B |
Design and maintain beards and moustaches |
| Stage 3 |
| Unit Code |
Unit of Competency |
| WRHHD202A |
Apply single, two and three strand braiding techniques |
| WRHHD303A |
Design and apply short to medium-length hair design finishes |
| WRHCR302B |
Perform chemical curling and volumising services |
| WRHCR303B |
Perform chemical straightening and relaxing services |
| WRBCS201B |
Conduct financial transactions |
| WRHCS308A |
Plan services for special events |
| Stage 4 |
| Unit Code |
Unit of Competency |
| WRHCL302B |
Colour and lighten hair |
| WRHCL303B |
Design and perform full and partial highlighting techniques |
| WRHCL304A |
Perform colour correction |
| WRHWP302A |
Operate effectively as a hairdresser in a salon work team |
| WRBCS203B |
Provide service to clients |
| SIRXSLS001A |
Sell products and services |
Please note: Units displayed in each stage are in alphabetical order and not in order of course delivery.
Mode of Study
This course is delivered in a classroom and if applicable in practical based environment with practical requirements simulated to reflect the real work situation. The delivery of training will include a mixture of classroom theory, practical delivery, group discussions, and individual research.
Assessment
This course includes a variety of assessment methods including:
Written assessments
One-on-one examinations
Written examinations
Teacher observation
Project work
Reflective work journals
Oral presentations
Class participation
Discussions
Role-plays
Physical demonstration
Debates
Performing practical tasks and
Student portfolio (including hand-outs, research notes, and readings)
Resources and Prescribed
Text
Book list will be issued during Orientation.
