Certificate III in Hairdressing
(Course Code WRH30109 / CRICOS Code 063572J)
Course Aims
The Certificate III in Hairdressing has been designed as the standard
entry level qualification of the hairdressing industry.
Likely functions in the hairdressing industry for those who achieve this
qualification involve employment as a hairdressing working as part of
team in a salon, performing processes that require a range of well
developed skills where discretion and judgment is required; with
responsibility for own outputs, and responsibility for the supervision of
others, including apprentices. Functions at this level include applying
skills and knowledge to sell products and services, ensuring a safe
working environment and performing a full range of client services,
including client consultation and advice, hair and scalp treatments,
haircutting, hair design, colour and lightening, and chemical
reformation services on male and/or female clients.
Course Structure
Participants need to complete (29) units of competency, consisting of:
Twenty three (23) core units
Six (6) elective units compromising 1 unit from the compulsory
electives units -and five (5) electives from the elective units
WRHCS205A Follow personal health and safety routines at work
WRHCS202B Maintain tools and equipment
WRHCS204A Maintain and organise work areas
SIRXOHS001A Apply safe working Practices
SIRXCOM001A Communicate in the workplace
WRBCS203B Provide service to clients
WRHCS201A Prepare clients for salon services
WRHHS302A Consult with clients and treat hair and scalp conditions
WRHHD303A Design and apply short to medium-length hair design finishes
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
WRHHS301A Apply the principles of hairdressing science
WRHCL302B Colour and lighten hair
WRHCL303B Design and perform full and partial highlighting techniques
WRHCL304A Perform colour correction
WRBCS201B Conduct financial transactions
SIRXIND001A Work effectively in a retail environment
SIRXSLS001A Sell products and services
WRHCR302B Perform chemical curling and volumising services
WRHCR303B Perform chemical straightening and relaxing services
Elective Units
SIRXSLS002A Advise on products and services [E]
SIRXMER005A Create a display [E]
WRHWP302A Operate effectively as a hairdresser in a salon work team [E]
WRHHD304A Design and apply long hair design finishes [E]
WRHHC306B Combine haircut structures on women [Q]
WRHHC307B Combine haircut structures for traditional and classic designs on men [Q]
Prerequisite Requirements:
Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent
Modes of Study
Face to face delivery
Teaching and Learning Strategies
- hands-on practice
- Formal presentations
- Lectures
- Discussion groups
- Research assignments
Assessment Methods
The achievement of competence will be assessed by a range of methods
aiming at maximum flexibility and customization to address specific
needs and learning situations.
- Observations of ongoing activities in class
- Short formal and informal tests
- Presentation of portfolios
- Role-plays
- Observation of group discussion
Requirements to Receive the Qualification
Students are required to successfully complete all units of competencies for this qualification.
Duration
Full-time 1 Year
2012 Intakes
Term1: 13/02/2012 - 15/02/2012
Term2: 30/04/2012 - 01/07/2012
Term3: 16/07/2012 - 16/09/2012
Term4: 01/10/2012 - 02/12/2012
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent
International students: English language skills at least equivalent to
IELTS 5.5 OR IELTS 5.0 with maximum 20 weeks ELICOS course OR
Advanced level at Ozford English Language Centre.
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