On-Campus (Sydney)
Nationally Recognised Australian Qualification
Government Funding Available
In order to achieve the SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing you must complete all 28 units of competency.
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NSW Government Smart & Skilled Training Program
Subject to your eligibility, this training is subsidized by the NSW Government. TMT is an approved Smart & Skilled Provider. The cost to complete this qualification is determined by your personal circumstances and availability of the Smart & Skilled Subsidies.
NSW SMART AND SKILLED Fee Subsidy Requirements
Course Deposit
If you choose Payment Option other than NSW Government Smart & Skilled, a course deposit of $500 must be paid to enrol in this course. The deposit can be paid upfront or via a weekly payment plan of $50 per week for 10 weeks.
Students are required to purchase a student retained Hairdressing Kit, Pivot Point Learning Resource & Swatch Kit. The combined Material and Learning resource cost is $2850.
Work experience provides you with exposure to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work experience is mandatory for this qualification as this is a highly practical course. There are a number of ways to get work experience to build up your skills and confidence. Participation in student training salons and/or undertake work experience with a suitable industry employer.
TMT accepts students who are 16 and have completed year 10 or equivalent, there is no maximum age limit. If you are an international student, you must have a minimum English language level of IELTS 5 or equivalent. International Students must be at least 18 years of age.
Applicants without completing year 12 are required to do the LLN Test [Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test], this test is used to identify any supports a student might require.
For full time study, this course requires 30 - 35 hours nominal hours of study per week. This consists of attending 2 days per week in classroom training, structured learning activities, including homework, assignments, assessment preparation and Pivot Point Lab activities. Hairdressing is a practical hands-on discipline, you are required to participate in student training salon activities and work on real fee paying clients as well as do practical exercise and work experience at home or at commercial settings.
TMT is a proud Pivot Point Partner. Pivot Point is the most recognised name in the world of hairdressing education across six continents. At TMT, we use Pivot Point Training System to ensure not only your qualification is Internationally Recognized but also enjoying the rich educational experiences and best-in-class educational content only a global leader such as Pivot Point® International can provide. We believe it’s our responsibility to evolve makeup, hair and beauty education, challenging the status quo, preparing our students for a sustainable career within the beauty & entertainment industry by partnering with the best in the industry.
Do you have a passion for beauty and hair? Does the idea of transforming your passion for hair care and styling into a fulfilling career entices you? Are you looking for a Nationally Recognised course that combines artistic technique with practical skills to help you achieve your dream career? The SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing is designed for aspiring hairdressers like you who are ready to turn their passion into a rewarding profession.
This Nationally Recognised certificate course is meticulously structured around four key stages, each designed to build a comprehensive skill set in the art of hairdressing. In the initial stage, students focus on foundational skills, learning the basics of hair cutting, styling, and colouring, understanding hair types, scalp care, and the principles of hair design.
The second stage introduces more advanced techniques, delving into creative hair-cutting and colouring methods and exploring the latest trends in hair fashion.
The third stage will refine their skills in chemical reformation, such as perming and straightening, and master complex colouring techniques, including balayage and foiling.
The final stage focuses on the business aspects of hairdressing. Students learn about salon management, customer service excellence, and effective communication skills.
Each stage of the course is designed to ensure that students are not only technically proficient but also creatively inspired and business-savvy, making them well-rounded professionals ready for the diverse demands in the hairdressing and hairstyling field.
Upon completion of the course, graduates are equipped for various roles within the hairdressing industry. Career paths include becoming a professional hairdresser in salons, working as a freelance stylist, specializing in bridal and event hair styling, or even venturing into salon management and ownership.
For those with a passion for teaching, opportunities also exist in hairdressing education and training. This certificate course is more than just a qualification; it’s a passport to a world of creativity, fashion, and personal expression in the hairdressing industry. So take the steps today and turn your passion for hair into a thriving career and become a trendsetter in the hairdressing industry!
Our course content selection provides you with the knowledge, attitude and skills to work in the hairdressing industry as a professional hairdresser. From day one you will develop a broad range of competencies, opening doors to the hairdressing industry – from providing advice on hair care, beauty products and hairstyles, shampooing hair and conditioning scalps, colouring, straightening and permanently waving hair with chemical solutions, cutting hair with scissors, clippers and razors, styling hair into dreadlocks and braids and adding hair extensions, shaving and trimming beards and moustaches, cleaning work areas and sanitising instruments, arranging appointments and collecting payments.
There is also demand for hairdressers to join other industries with cruise ships providing wonderful opportunities for travel, experience and growth.
To successfully complete this course, you will need to attend face-to-face classes for 2 days per week for 42 weeks as well as one additional day of student training salon work experience participation. You will have off campus structured learning activities including homework, assignments, assessment preparation, practical salon work experience and online study. You will complete 28 units of study to gain Certificate III in Hairdressing.
In the Hairdressing profession, you’ll be dedicated to helping people feel and look their very best.
Our expert educators will help you well-developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of hairdressing services to clients.
Upon completing the Certificate III in Hairdressing, you are a qualified hairdresser and hairstylist. Travel the world with transferable skills or use your knowledge to work in an established salon or to launch your own salon business.
Certificate III in Hairdressing is also an ideal course for makeup artist or beauty therapist wishing to expand their skill base. Makeup artists wishing to enter the Film & TV industry is strongly recommended to take on hairdressing skills.
Work experience provides you with exposure to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work experience is mandatory for this qualification as this is a highly practical course. There are a number of ways to get the work experience to build up your skills and confidence. Participation in student training salons and / or undertake work experience with a suitable industry employer.