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About the course
This Certificate III in Hairdressing (SHB30416) prepares you for work in a salon by building core hairdressing and salon business skills. You’ll train in a professional studio environment and learn services such as cutting, colouring, styling, treatments and men’s grooming, alongside client consultation and product/service promotion. It’s offered as a one-year option for non-apprentices, leading to entry-level hairdresser roles in the beauty industry. The programme emphasises applied skills, workplace readiness, and technical competency for industry entry.
Career outcome
Graduates can begin work as a qualified hairdresser in a range of salon settings, providing cutting, colouring, styling and treatment services for clients. The course supports employment in customer-focused roles where consultation, bookings and product recommendations are important, and helps build confidence for working in a team under salon standards. This Certificate III qualification is a vocational pathway into professional hairdressing services. Preparing graduates for skilled employment, traineeships, and pathways to higher qualifications.
Living Costs in Sydney**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290 |
Average Salary***
