| Duration | Please refer to Course Structure below. |
| Location | Gladstone and |
| Next intake | February, 2025 |
| Study mode | On Campus, Mixed Mode |
| Total units | 28 |
Overview
Always dreamed of being a stylist and owning your own salon? The CQUniversity hairdressing team are a cut above the rest and will help you pursue a career in this exciting industry.
This qualification reflects the role of hairdressers who use a range of well-developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of hairdressing services to clients. They use discretion and judgement to provide client services and take responsibility for the outcomes of their own work. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a hairdresser in any industry environment, usually a salon.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
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Career Opportunities
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a hairdresser in any industry environment, usually a salon.
Structure & Availability
On-Campus
Duration:Approx. 2 years. Up to 28 months.
Core
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBHTRI001 | Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions |
| SHBXIND002 | Communicate as part of a salon team |
| SHBXWHS001 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
| SHBHBAS001 | Provide shampoo and basin services |
| SHBHDES003 | Create finished hair designs |
| SHBHIND001 | Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas |
| SHBHCUT005 | Cut hair using over-comb techniques |
| SHBHCUT001 | Design haircut structures |
| SHBHCUT002 | Create one length or solid haircut structures |
| SHBHCUT003 | Create graduated haircut structures |
| SHBHCUT004 | Create layered haircut structures |
| SHBHCLS003 | Provide full and partial head highlighting treatments |
| SHBHCLS002 | Colour and lighten hair |
| SHBHREF002 | Straighten and relax hair with chemical treatments |
| SHBHCLS005 | Provide on scalp full head and retouch bleach treatments |
| SHBHIND003 | Develop and expand a client base |
| SHBHCLS004 | Neutralise unwanted colours and tones |
| SHBXCCS002 | Provide salon services to clients |
| SHBXCCS001 | Conduct salon financial transactions |
| SHBXIND001 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
| BSBSUS201 | Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices |
Elective Units - Group A (General Hairdressing)
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBHDES004 | Create classic long hair up-styles |
| SHBHCUT006 | Create combined haircut structures |
| SHBHCUT007 | Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures |
Elective Units - Group C (General Electives)
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBHBAS002 | Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation |
| SHBHDES002 | Braid hair |
| SHBHREF001 | Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments |
| SHBHREF003 | Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments |
| SIRRINV001 | Receive and handle retail stock |
Apprentices (User Choice)
Duration:Apprentice's Only: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time (dependent on training contract)
CORE
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBXIND002 | Communicate as part of a salon team |
| SHBXIND001 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
| SHBXCCS002 | Provide salon services to clients |
| SHBXCCS001 | Conduct salon financial transactions |
| SHBHTRI001 | Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions |
| SHBHREF002 | Straighten and relax hair with chemical treatments |
| SHBHIND003 | Develop and expand a client base |
| SHBHIND001 | Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas |
| SHBHDES003 | Create finished hair designs |
| SHBHCUT005 | Cut hair using over-comb techniques |
| SHBHCUT004 | Create layered haircut structures |
| SHBHCUT003 | Create graduated haircut structures |
| SHBHCUT002 | Create one length or solid haircut structures |
| SHBHCUT001 | Design haircut structures |
| SHBHCLS005 | Provide on scalp full head and retouch bleach treatments |
| SHBHCLS004 | Neutralise unwanted colours and tones |
| SHBHCLS003 | Provide full and partial head highlighting treatments |
| SHBHCLS002 | Colour and lighten hair |
| SHBHBAS001 | Provide shampoo and basin services |
| BSBSUS201 | Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices |
| SHBXWHS001 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
Elective - Group A (General Hairdressing)
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBHCUT007 | Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures |
| SHBHCUT006 | Create combined haircut structures |
| SHBHDES004 | Create classic long hair up-styles |
Elective - Group C (General Electives)
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SIRRINV001 | Receive and handle retail stock |
| SHBHREF003 | Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments |
| SHBHREF001 | Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments |
| SHBHDES002 | Braid hair |
| SHBHBAS002 | Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation |
| SHBHCUT011 | Design and maintain beards and moustaches |
| SHBXCCS004 | Recommend products and services |
To learn more about the course structure for this course, please visit the handbook.
On-Campus
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| February, 2024 | On-campus, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City |
| March, 2024 | On-campus, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City |
| April, 2024 | On-campus, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City |
| May, 2024 | On-campus, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City |
| June, 2024 | On-campus, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City |
| July, 2024 | On-campus, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City |
| August, 2024 | On-campus, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City |
| September, 2024 | On-campus, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City |
| October, 2024 | On-campus, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City |
| February, 2025 | On-campus, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City |
| March, 2025 | On-campus, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City |
| April, 2025 | On-campus, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City |
| May, 2025 | On-campus, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City |
| June, 2025 | On-campus, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City |
| July, 2025 | On-campus, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City |
| August, 2025 | On-campus, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City |
| September, 2025 | On-campus, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City |
| October, 2025 | On-campus, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City |
This course has no residential schools.
Requirements
Completion of the BKSB (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
Prospective students who wish to apply for admission into this course must be employed as an apprentice with a current training contract or be an unemployed apprentice actively looking for employment under a government funded program that allows for continued training.
Prospective students who are not currently employed under an apprenticeship can apply for entry into this course, however, it is advised they contact CQUniversity to make an appointment with a member of the teaching team at their closest location.
Fees & Scholarships
Fee for Service/ Full Fee
Fee for Service/Full Fee occurs when the full tuition fee is charged to students. This may occur when the course is not included in government subsidy program/s or the student is not eligible for a government subsidy. These students are obligated to cover the entire cost. Learn more about Paying for TAFE.
Queensland Government subsidies are available for eligible applicants to greatly reduce the cost of apprentice and trainee training.
User Choice funding provides a contribution that reduces the cost of training. Eligible apprentices and trainees will be charged $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply to eligible students based on provided evidence. If you are required to pay Student Contribution Fees, you may be eligible for partial or full exemption, you can find more information on Apply for TAFE Certificates and Diplomas.
Free apprenticeships for under 25s will cover the cost of training for employers who commence an eligible new apprentice or trainee, or already have an existing apprentice or trainee aged under 25. Find out more.
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