SHB30416
Certificate III in Hairdressing
Join an exciting industry with flexibility, flair, and high job satisfaction.
- Brisbane, Cairns, Gold Coast, Ipswich Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba Campuses
- 18 Months, 6 x 10 Week Terms
- 2 Days Per Week on Campus | 7 Hours Online Study
- Intakes: January, April, July, October
Start Your Hairdressing Career with Demi International
Excited about hairdressing, cutting, styling, colouring, creating amazing looks for your clients?
Not only is it rewarding, but hairdressing skills also make you an in-demand employee in this growing industry.
The Certificate III in Hairdressing will teach you all the knowledge and skills you need to become a qualified Hairdresser. And our hands-on training means you’ll be job-ready when you graduate.
Hairdressing Course Fees
Demi International offers a variety of payment options and funding for this hairdressing course, depending on your eligibility
All students will be required to pay a non-refundable, non-transferable enrolment fee of $250.00 at enrolment, and are also required to purchase a Demi International Hairdressing Kit to the value of $940* prior to commencement. This can be paid by Zip Pay, Afterpay, Credit Card, or Eftpos. This secures a place in the course.
For more information about course costs, speak to a Course Advisor.
*Fee information is correct at time of publication. Fees are subject to change at any time. Various factors can affect a fee change. Please request the latest fee information from our Course Advisor team.
Course Units
Your Certificate III in Hairdressing (SHB30416) hairdressing course covers six core module areas:
INSIDE THE SALON
BSBSUS201 – Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
SHBHIND001 – Maintain and organise tools, equipment & work areas
SHBXWHS001 – Apply safe hygiene, health & work practices
SHBXIND001 – Comply with organisational requirements within a personal
services environment
SHBXIND002 – Communicate as part of a salon team
SHBXCCS001 – Conduct salon financial transactions
SALON CLIENT
SHBHIND003 – Develop & expand a client base
SHBXCCS002 – Provide salon services to clients
SIRRMER001 – Produce visual merchandise displays
SHBHIND002 – Research & use hairdressing industry information
HAIRDRESSING FOUNDATIONS
SHBHBAS001 – Provide shampoo & basin services
SHBHBAS002 – Provide head, neck & shoulder massages for relaxation
SHBHTRI001 – Identify & treat hair & scalp conditions
CUT AND DESIGN
SHBHCUT001 – Design haircut structures
SHBHCUT002 – Create one length or solid haircut structures
SHBHCUT003 – Create graduated haircut structures
SHBHCUT004 – Create layered haircut structures
SHBHCUT005 – Cut hair using over-comb techniques
SHBHCUT006 – Create combined haircut structures
SHBHCUT007 – Create combined traditional & classic men’s haircut structures
CREATIVE HAIR DESIGN
SHBHDES002 – Braid hair
SHBHDES003 – Create finished hair designs
SHBHDES004 – Create classic long hair up-styles
COLOUR, BLEACH, HIGHLIGHT
SHBHCLS002 – Colour and lighten hair
SHBHCLS003 – Provide full and partial head highlighting
SHBHCLS004 – Neutralise unwanted colours and tones
SHBHCLS005 – Provide on‑scalp full head and retouch bleach treatments
SHBHREF002 – Straighten and relax hair with chemical treatments
What You’ll Learn
On successful completion of your hairdressing training our students are skilled and job ready; you will be recognised in industry as a fully qualified hairdresser.
At Demi International you’ll complete your certification with:
- Hands-on experience in the Demi Student Clinic with real clients
- Understanding of colour theory to colour, lighten and neutralise unwanted colours
- The ability to design and structure hair cuts on long and short hair
- The skills to create finished hair designs including up-styles and braiding
What pathway is right for you?
At Demi, we offer hairdressing pathways through both training organisations and apprenticeships. We can help you choose the best option for you to pursue and launch your career in hair.
A registered training organisation offers a faster entry to complete your certification – only 1 year for hairdressing! At Demi you’ll learn in a focused and structured way with strong foundational skills from industry professionals and qualified teachers. You’ll still work hands-on in a salon-based environment with real world clients to apply your theory-based skills.
An apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to start earning and learning at the same time and often there are no upfront fees for the apprentice. You’ll be in the salon everyday learning the ins and outs of the workplace while also learning and practicing the skills you need to succeed. Hairdressing apprenticeships generally take 3-4 years to complete, and you’ll rely on your salon team to be your teachers.
Why Choose Demi International?
Supervised clinic training on real clients
Gain hands-on experience in our professional student clinics with real clients and expert supervision.
Flexible study options
Choose the study schedule that works for your lifestyle - combine in person training with flexible online study.
Small class sizes for personalised learning
Receive individual attention and support from our experienced trainers in intimate class settings.
Flexible Payment Options
Talk to our course advisors about payment options that work best for you.
Graduate with a nationally recognised Certificate III
Earn a qualification that's respected across Australia and opens doors in the beauty industry.
Industry-current curriculum and equipment
Learn with the latest techniques and professional-grade equipment used in today's best salons and spas.
Your Questions, Answered
Certificate III in Hairdressing is completed in 18 months full time across 6, 10 week terms.
As a full time student, you’ll spend 2 days per week at your chosen campus completing hands-on learning with your trainers. You’ll combine this with approximately 7 hours week of online study through the learning portal.
You can start in our January, April, July and October intakes.
Students must be 15 years and over. We also require basic English language skills and a genuine interest in the beauty industry.
If you’re unsure about meeting requirements, our admissions team can discuss your individual circumstances.
Not fully. Hairdressing is a hands-on trade, so the Certificate III in Hairdressing combines independent study with 2 days a week of in-person, hands-on training at your chosen Demi campus, working with real clients in our training salons.
A hairdressing course through an RTO like Demi is the faster route, with structured, focused training from qualified teachers before you apply your skills with real clients. A hairdressing apprenticeship generally takes 3 to 4 years, lets you earn while you learn, and relies on your workplace team to teach you on the job.
We offer flexible payment options to help make your education more affordable. Our student services team can help you explore all available options.
You’ll learn the theory behind and practical skills for…
- Hairdressing foundations such as shampoo and basin services
- Identify and treat scalp conditions
Design haircut structures - Create graduated and layered haircut structures
- Combined traditional and classic men’s haircut structure
- Braiding, finished hair designs and long hair up-styles
- Colour and lighten hair
- Full and partial head highlighting treatments
- Neutralise unwanted colours and tones
- Full head and retouch bleach treatments
- Straighten and relax hair with chemical treatments
- How to work as part of a salon team
- How to develop a client base
Yes! You’ll be in the campus 2 days a week learning hands-on with real clients.
You’ll gain real-world experience and learn exactly how to interact with clients all throughout your course giving you the skills and confidence to hit the ground running after you graduate.
Graduate as a qualified hairdresser with opportunities in salons, cruise ships, wellness centres or even start your own business! This nationally recognised qualification is respected across Australia.
Graduate Testimonials
I’ve just completed my Certificate III in Hairdressing and I can’t recommend Demi International enough! From day one the environment was warm and welcoming and genuinely felt Like a second home. Our class had a diverse range of ages and backgrounds, yet we all became great friends, creating a really positive and supportive atmosphere.
Kristin
Certificate III in Hairdressing
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