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11 months
Combination (a mix of on campus, virtual, online and workplace training); Workplace training; Full-time on campus
Full time / Part time · Up to 15 hours per week (part time); 16+ hours per week (full time)
2nd Feb 2026 | 3rd Feb 2026 | 20th Jul 2026 | 22nd Jul 2026 | Anytime
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Albury Campus
Eligibility
Apprenticeship pathway:
Non-apprenticeship pathway:
Entry recommendations:
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Provide salon services to clients
Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
Create finished hair designs
Cut hair using over-comb techniques
Create layered haircut structures
Create graduated haircut structures
Conduct salon financial transactions
Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions
Straighten and relax hair with chemical treatments
Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
Develop and expand a client base
Provide shampoo and basin services
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas
Create one length or solid haircut structures
Design haircut structures
Provide on scalp full head and retouch bleach treatments
Neutralise unwanted colours and tones
Provide full and partial head highlighting treatments
Colour and lighten hair
Communicate as part of a salon team
Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures
Specialty unit
Shave heads and faces
Specialty unit
Participate in session styling teams
Specialty unit
Research and use hairdressing industry information
Specialty unit
Select and apply hair extensions
Specialty unit
Produce visual merchandise displays
Specialty unit
Receive and handle retail stock
Specialty unit
Plan hair services for special events
Specialty unit
Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation
Specialty unit
Create combined haircut structures
Specialty unit
Braid hair
Specialty unit
Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments
Specialty unit
Create classic long hair up-styles
Specialty unit
Recommend products and services
Specialty unit
Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments
Specialty unit
Design and maintain beards and moustaches
Specialty unit
Common Questions
You'll need to successfully complete 28 units of competency in total, including 21 core units and 7 specialty units. Please note that not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location, so it is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered there.
Yes. Non-apprenticeship pathways are available. To enrol as a non-apprentice, you must be at least 21 years of age (evidenced by photo identification), have at least 2 years of work experience in this occupation or trade (evidenced by employee records such as your resume and/or letters from employers), and be currently employed in the relevant industry (evidenced by a letter from your employer). This pathway uses recognition of prior learning (RPL) and gap training to gain the qualification.
Graduates go on to roles such as Hairdresser, Hairstylist, Hair colourist, Freelance session stylist, Creative/artistic director, and Technical or sales advisor. The qualification also prepares you to work in an established salon or open one of your own.
Yes. The Certificate III in Hairdressing is nationally recognised training, which means you can train in one state and take up work opportunities in another state without needing to upskill.
TAFE NSW provides a range of support services including the TAFE NSW Disability Support Service, Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support, Aboriginal Support (ABE), Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service, TAFE NSW Libraries, scholarship programs, Read&Write literacy and study support software (available free for all students on campus and at home), LinkedIn Learning, and student associations.
Application
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!
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