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Certificate III in Hairdressing

Certificate III · 1.5–2 years

The Certificate III in Hairdressing — code SHB30416 — is the standard Australian trade qualification for hairdressers. It’s structured around real client work in supervised on-campus or industry salons, covering cutting, colouring, perming, styling, and salon operations.

What’s covered

  • Hair design and cutting techniques
  • Colouring, highlighting, and lightening
  • Styling, perming, and rebonding
  • Consultation and customer service
  • Salon operations and product knowledge
  • Workplace health, safety, and infection control

Visa and migration pathway

Hairdresser is on Australia’s skilled occupation lists with regular intake. The qualification is recognised across all states and territories.

Entry requirements

  • Year 10 or equivalent
  • IELTS 5.5 (or institute equivalent)

Where you can study this — by city

Sydney

Newcastle

Melbourne