Grade 10 ,Mature Age ,Special Entry Students must either hold a current WRH30106 Certificate III in Hairdressing and demonstrate current competence at Certificate III level or can undertake all units required within the Certificate III in Hairdressing while completing studies within the Certificate IV in Hairdressing and Diploma of Hairdressing Salon Management course and exit with additional awards.

The Certificate III course will increase the likelihood of employment as a Hairdresser, Stylist or Colourist,Self employment as a Hairdresser, Stylist or Colourist

The WRH30106 Certificate III in Hairdressing two (2) year programme is the entry level qualification required to receive recognition as a fully qualified hairdresser, the equivalent to having completed an apprenticeship or traineeship. This course is designed to provide the participant with not only the knowledge and skill to function within the operations of a hairdressing salon, but upon successful completion students are “job ready” and recognised within the hairdressing industry as a fully qualified hairdresser. This qualification includes the application of the knowledge and skills of a hairdresser in a structured commercial training environment

Students must complete or hold a seniors first aid certificate at time of graduation. The focus of the Certificate III course is not only on the necessary underpinning knowledge to be a competent hairdresser but includes a vast array of hand on practical experience options, ranging from classroom based activities, to simulated and real-world salons, as well as excursions to some of Australia’s leading manufacturers and Salons.

Once students have completed this qualification, they may elect to continue their studies and have the opportunity to continue to the next qualification where credit will be granted for units already completed towards the WRH40106 Certificate IV in Hairdressing or WRH50106 Diploma of Hairdressing Salon Management. Participants completing similar units or who can demonstrate experience will be able to seek recognition of prior learning upon enrolment. A full RPL application kit is available from the Australian Institute of Applied Sciences administration.

Upon completion of this qualification students will be able to seek employment as a fully qualified hairdresser with a commercial hairdressing salon.

Combined Programmes
Students may combine their studies of the Certificate III in Hairdressing with either Certificate IV in Hairdressing and/or the Diploma of Hairdressing Salon Management to achieve multiple awards simultaneously, thereby reducing the timeframe to achievement. Students should contact Administration for assistance in timetabling this option.