As part of the application process, and before being offered a place in the course, a member of our Team will contact you to discuss if this course aligns with your goals and aspirations, and to ensure that you are fully informed and understand the course requirements.
There are no essential entry requirements for this course.
The fee you pay at TasTAFE will depend on the course you choose and may vary depending on the level of government subsidy available, the cost of delivery, any previous study you have undertaken and/or your personal circumstances. Tuition fees for this course are available at the top of the page via
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Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.
For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).
*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.
Further information on fees, payments and other costs.
The following skills and attributes will be useful to students studying this course:
- read and interpret manufacturer’s instructions for use of chemicals and other information required for Occupational Health & Safety Purposes
- write details in appointment book
- write in a legible manner for safety with chemicals
- assist senior staff with written instructions
- update client record card outlining tasks completed e.g. perm, colour etc
- meet and greet clients and complete paperwork required
- read and understand theory materials
- deal easily with basic mathematical tasks e.g. add and subtract, handle money
On successful completion of this course you will receive a SHB30416 - Certificate III in Hairdressing.
Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.
| Core units |
| BSBSUS201 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| SHBHBAS001 |
Provide shampoo and basin services |
| SHBHCLS002 |
Colour and lighten hair |
| SHBHCLS003 |
Provide full and partial head highlighting treatments |
| SHBHCLS004 |
Neutralise unwanted colours and tones |
| SHBHCLS005 |
Provide on scalp full head and retouch bleach treatments |
| SHBHCUT001 |
Design haircut structures |
| SHBHCUT002 |
Create one length or solid haircut structures |
| SHBHCUT003 |
Create graduated haircut structures |
| SHBHCUT004 |
Create layered haircut structures |
| SHBHCUT005 |
Cut hair using over-comb techniques |
| SHBHDES003 |
Create finished hair designs |
| SHBHIND001 |
Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas |
| SHBHIND003 |
Develop and expand a client base |
| SHBHREF002 |
Straighten and relax hair with chemical treatments |
| SHBHTRI001 |
Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions |
| SHBXCCS001 |
Conduct salon financial transactions |
| SHBXCCS002 |
Provide salon services to clients |
| SHBXIND001 |
Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
| SHBXIND002 |
Communicate as part of a salon team |
| SHBXWHS001 |
Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
| Elective units |
| SHBHBAS002 |
Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation |
| SHBHCUT006 |
Create combined haircut structures |
| SHBHCUT007 |
Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures |
| SHBHDES002 |
Braid hair |
| SHBHDES004 |
Create classic long hair up-styles |
| SHBHREF001 |
Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments |
| SHBXCCS004 |
Recommend products and services |
| SIRRMER001 |
Produce visual merchandise displays |
