Certificate III in Hairdressing - Courses

Duration

2 years of study over your 3 year apprenticeship contract

Off the job training options

Weekly training – One day per week (24 months)
Block training – Blocks of 2 or 4 weeks per year (6 weeks per year over 2 years)

The three-way partnership with the apprentice’s employer, the apprentice and Taylorweir ensures our apprenticeship training program is second–to–none. Taylorweir is recognised as the state leader in delivering the most industry-relevant curriculum within the National Hairdressing Training Package.

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ENROLMENT PROCESS Fee Schedule (PDF) Equipment Requirements

Fees, Payment Options and Refund

Academic Calendar 2024 (PDF)

Block Training Calendar 2024 (PDF)

Block Training Calendar 2025 (PDF)

Student Handbook (PDF)

Employer Handbook (PDF)

Funded by the Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD).

ALL COURSES

Australian Residents

COURSE	TYPE	SUMMARY	DURATION
SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing	Apprenticeship	SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing Apprenticeship pathway is only available to Australian residents.	2 years of study over your 3 year apprenticeship contract
SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering	Apprenticeship	SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering Apprenticeship pathway is only available to Australian residents.	18 months of study over your 3 year apprenticeship contract
SHB30416 & SHB30516 Accelerated Learning Pathway Hairdressing & Barbering	Fee-for-service	SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing & SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering	12 months — 3 days per week
SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant Traineeship	Salon-based traineeship & School-based traineeship	Trainees must be employed by a salon or barbershop under a traineeship agreement.	Salon based: 12 months (full-time in salon or barbershop). School based: 18 months (1 day a week in salon or barbershop).
SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant	VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VETDSS)	Only available to Year 10, 11 & 12 secondary school students who are over 15 years of age	1 school year (36 weeks) - 1 day a week
SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant	Fee-for-service	Introductory qualification which covers a limited range of basic technical and fundamental soft skills.	Full time 6 months – 3 days per week (inclusive of 1 day a week in work placement)
SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering (RPL)	Recognition of Prior Learning	Working as a barber without a barbering qualification? Get your barbering skills certified through Recognition of Prior Learning.	Approximately 1 month from the initial interview to practical assessment
SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management	Fee-for-service	Learn the secrets of leading a happy and productive salon team and a successful salon business.	6 months, 2 days a week