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52 weeks (Study: 46 weeks / Holiday: 6 weeks)
Blended Mode
Blended
Monthly. Please refer to the Academic Calendar.
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Core
Provide shampoo and basin services
Core
Provide full and partial head highlighting treatments
Core
Colour and lighten hair
Core
Neutralise unwanted colours and tones
Core
Provide on scalp full head and retouch bleach treatments
Core
Design haircut structures
Core
Create one length or solid haircut structures
Core
Create graduated haircut structures
Core
Create layered haircut structures
Core
Cut hair using over-comb techniques
Core
Create finished hair designs
Core
Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas
Core
Develop and expand a client base
Core
Straighten and relax hair with chemical treatments
Core
Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions
Core
Conduct salon financial transactions
Core
Provide salon services to clients
Core
Communicate as part of a salon team
Core
Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
Core
Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
Core
Create combined haircut structures
Elective
Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures
Elective
Create classic long hair up-styles
Elective
Design and maintain beards and moustaches
Elective
Braid hair
Elective
Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments
Elective
Receive and handle retail stock
Elective
Common Questions
The course runs for 52 weeks in total, comprising 46 weeks of study and 6 weeks of holiday.
There are no specific formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, Gold Coast Learning Centre student entry requirements include the agreement that students will comply with VET Entry Requirements, and please note only Australian issued evidence is accepted.
Graduates can pursue roles such as Hairdresser, Hair Stylist, Hair Colourist, Freelance Session Stylist, Creative/Artistic Director, or Technical or Sales Advisor.
The course is delivered in Blended Mode at the Gold Coast campus, with monthly intakes. Please refer to the Academic Calendar for specific intake dates.
Yes — Gold Coast Learning Centre reserves the right to change elective units at any time to meet the needs of learners and changing industry trends.
Application
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Step 01
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
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