Courses
School of Tourism and Hospitality
Certificate III Hairdressing
Brief description of course
The Certificate III Hairdressing qualifies you to work as a hairdresser and develop all the skills necessary to treat, cut, colour and style hair, coordinate a salon team and to sell various products and services. You’ll also learn how to communicate effectively with others and maintain a clean, safe and efficient workplace.
Entrance requirements
This course is specifically designed for those who have current industry experience or have graduated locally in a related discipline.
Selection will be based on industry experience, relevant previous education and an interview with APTC staff. Short-listed applicants will need to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment as part of the selection procedure as well as a Skills Assessment Program, which will help APTC staff determine your level within the Australian qualification system.
Duration
1600 hours (maximum)
This course takes 6 months full-time.
Actual time spent will depend on your individual circumstances. Some people will be exempted certain units if they have relevant work experience or qualifications. This system is known as Recognition of Current Competence (RCC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If you think you may qualify for RCC/RPL, please submit evidence of your prior experience or learning with your application, as it may well shorten the length of your course. Ask for more information when you enrol