Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 1:46 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Hairdressing

Certificate III in Hairdressing

Qualification
National Code:
WRH30106
State Code:
S489
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1103 - Personal Services
Original TGA Release Date
18/04/2011
Approved Date
26/09/2006
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
650
Duration
6 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/04/2011
VET Act Conditions
This qualification can only be obtained by fulfilling the obligations of an apprentice under a training contract except: (a) a person who is temporarily living in Australia on a student visa issued by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship may obtain the qualification through a registered training provider approved to deliver a course for the qualification; or (b) a person seeking recognition of prior learning under s60I of the VET Act.
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 18/04/2011 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve a Certificate III in Hairdressing, 29 units must be completed comprising:
- 23 Core Units, plus
- 6 Elective Units, comprising 1 compulsory elective haircutting unit and 5 elective units.
1. Core

Complete all 23 Units of Competency

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S4512 WRHHC303A Apply graduated haircut structures 20 Unit of competency
S4513 WRHHC304A Apply layered haircut structures 20 Unit of competency
S4511 WRHHC302A Apply one length/solid haircut structures 20 Unit of competency
S4514 WRHHC305A Apply over-comb techniques 20 Unit of competency
N0692 WRRLP1B Apply safe working practices 18 Unit of competency
S4528 WRHHS301A Apply the principles of hairdressing science 20 Unit of competency
S4493 WRHCL302A Colour and lighten hair 40 Unit of competency
N0666 WRRCS1B Communicate in the workplace 50 Unit of competency
S4095 WRBCS201B Conduct financial transactions 15 Unit of competency
S4529 WRHHS302A Consult with clients and treat hair and scalp conditions 20 Unit of competency
S4522 WRHHD303A Design and apply short to medium-length hair design finishes 40 Unit of competency
S4494 WRHCL303A Design and perform full and partial highlighting techniques 15 Unit of competency
S4510 WRHHC301A Design haircut structures 20 Unit of competency
S4506 WRHCS205A Follow personal health and safety routines at work 20 Unit of competency
S4505 WRHCS204A Maintain and organise work areas 5 Unit of competency
S4503 WRHCS202A Maintain tools and equipment 5 Unit of competency
S4499 WRHCR302A Perform chemical curling and volumising services 40 Unit of competency
S4500 WRHCR303A Perform chemical straightening and relaxing services 15 Unit of competency
S4495 WRHCL304A Perform colour correction 25 Unit of competency
S4502 WRHCS201A Prepare clients for salon services 10 Unit of competency
S4097 WRBCS203B Provide service to clients 15 Unit of competency
N0721 WRRS1B Sell products and services 18 Unit of competency
N0670 WRRER1B Work effectively in a retail environment 40 Unit of competency
2. Compulsory Elective

Compulsory elective units - complete 1 of the following units of competency

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S4516 WRHHC307A Combine haircut structures for traditional and classic designs on men 30 Unit of competency
S4515 WRHHC306A Combine haircut structures on women 30 Unit of competency
3. Elective Units

Elective units - complete 5 of the following units of competency

Note: WRHWP302A Operate effectively as a hairdresser in a salon work team is compulsory and only applicable for learners undertaking this qualification via an institutional pathway. This unit has not been included below as Western Australia DOES NOT deliver this qualification as an institutional pathway.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
N0722 WRRS2B Advise on products and services 27 Unit of competency
S4521 WRHHD202A Apply single, two and three strand braiding techniques 10 Unit of competency
S4516 WRHHC307A Combine haircut structures for traditional and classic designs on men 30 Unit of competency
S4515 WRHHC306A Combine haircut structures on women 30 Unit of competency
N0703 WRRM6A Create a display for a small business 36 Unit of competency
S4523 WRHHD304A Design and apply long hair design finishes 20 Unit of competency
S4517 WRHHC308A Design and maintain beards and moustaches 20 Unit of competency
S4504 WRHCS203A Hone and strop straight razors 10 Unit of competency
N0699 WRRM1B Merchandise products 36 Unit of competency
S4518 WRHHC309A Perform face and head shaves 20 Unit of competency
S4496 WRHCL305A Perform on scalp full head and re-touch bleach services 20 Unit of competency
S4509 WRHCS308A Plan services for special events 10 Unit of competency
E1999 THHGHS03B Provide first aid 24 Unit of competency
N0730 WRRSS15B Recommend hair/beauty/cosmetic products 36 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
N050 WRH30100 Certificate III in Hairdressing Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
S655 WRH30109 Certificate III in Hairdressing Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code WRH30106 taken from the Hairdressing Training Package WRH06 which should be consulted for full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST).

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the VET Teaching and Learning Directorate of the WA Department of Education and Training on 13 September 2006.
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP01600) HAIRDRESSER Apprenticeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.