SHB40216 Certificate IV
in Hairdressing
This qualification reflects the role of skilled senior hairdressers who use a range of highly developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of hairdressing services to clients. These senior hairdressers provide specialist services in one or more areas including haircutting, design, colouring and complex colour correction, trichology and chemical reformation. They work independently and many hairdressers at this level provide technical leadership, training and support to team members. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a senior hairdresser in a salon environment, a freelance session stylist or a technical advisor in product companies. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who have:
- Achieved a Certificate III in Hairdressing (or equivalent);
And
- At least one year post-qualification full time employment experience as a hairdresser in a salon environment where they have applied the skills and knowledge covered in the above (or equivalent) qualification.
Outcomes
Senior Hairdresser or Managerial role in Salon.
Key Information
Qualification Code: SHB40216
CRICOS CODE: 091503A
Next intake date: all year round
Course Structure
11 units must be completed
- 2 core units
- 9 elective units, consisting of:
- 4 units from Group A
- 3 units from Group A or Group B
- 2 additional units from Group B, elsewhere in the SHB Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
Codes | Unit Name |
SHBHTLS001 (C) | Provide technical leadership to hairdressing teams |
SHBHTLS002 (C) | Research and use hairdressing trends to advance creative work |
SHBHCLS006 (E) | Solve complex colour problems |
SHBHCLS007 (E) | Enhance hair designs using creative colouring and lightening techniques |
SHBHCUT008 (E) | Design and perform creative haircuts |
SHBHDES004 (E) | Create classic long hair up-styles |
BSBMKG413 (E) | Promote products and services |
BSBWOR502 (E) | Lead and manage team effectiveness |
SHBHTLS003 (E) | Work as a session stylist |
TAEASS401 (E) | Plan assessment activities and processes |
TAEDEL301 (E) | Provide work skill instruction |
Course Duration
- 26 Weeks (6 months – 3 days per week + self-study)
Delivery Modes
- Classroom Based (face-to-face practical and theory)
Locations
- Coolaroo
Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who have:
- Achieved a Certificate III in Hairdressing (or equivalent);
AND
- Following completion of Certificate III in Hairdressing, have at least one year full time employment experience as a hairdresser in a salon environment, where they have applied the skills and knowledge covered in the Certificate III in Hairdressing qualification.
Prior to enrolling in this course, students must complete the Victorian International Academy Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment and Pre-Training Review interview so we can assess the suitability of this course to meet your needs. For a successful enrolment, students should be 18 years old.
Selection for enrolment in our courses will be approved for applicants who meet the qualification entry requirements.
Skills First
Students may be eligible for subsidised training under the Victorian Government’s Skills First Program. VIA will assess your eligibility for a government funded place prior to enrolment but you can find out more and check your eligibility on the Victorian Skills Gateway:
http://www.skills.vic.gov.au/victorianskillsgateway/Students/Pages/vtg-eligibility-indicator.aspx
Course Fees
The fees you need to pay will depend on your eligibility for a government subsidised place.
See website for further details
You may also be eligible to receive payments to support you while studying at Victorian International Academy. Please see the Department of Human Services website for more information:
Department of Human Services – Students and trainees
Course Duration
- 26 Weeks (Full-time)
- 52 Weeks (Part-time)
Delivery Modes
- Workplace Based Traineeship
Locations
- Coolaroo
Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who have:
- Achieved a Certificate III in Hairdressing (or equivalent);
AND
- Following completion of Certificate III in Hairdressing, have at least one year full time employment experience as a hairdresser in a salon environment, where they have applied the skills and knowledge covered in the Certificate III in Hairdressing qualification.
Prior to enrolling in this course, students must complete the Victorian International Academy Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment and Pre-Training Review interview so we can assess the suitability of this course to meet your needs. For a successful enrolment, students should be 18 years old.
Selection for enrolment in our course will be approved for applicants who meet the qualification entry requirements and for traineeships, the student must be employed in a suitable role in a salon as either a part-time or full-time employee.
Skills First
Students may be eligible for subsidised training under the Victorian Government’s Skills First Program. VIA will assess your eligibility for a government funded place prior to enrolment but your can find out more and check your eligibility on the Victorian Skills Gateway:
http://www.skills.vic.gov.au/victorianskillsgateway/Students/Pages/vtg-eligibility-indicator.aspx
Course Fees
The fees you need to pay will depend on your eligibility for a government subsidised place.
Other financial support
You may also be eligible to receive payments to support you while studying at Victorian International Academy. Please see the Department of Human Services website for more information:
Department of Human Services – Students and trainees
Course Duration
- 24 Weeks (Full-time, 3 days per week)
Delivery Modes
- Classroom Based (face-to-face practical and theory)
Locations
- Coolaroo
Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who have:
- Achieved a Certificate III in Hairdressing (or equivalent);
AND
- Following completion of Certificate III in Hairdressing, have at least one year full time employment experience as a hairdresser in a salon environment, where they have applied the skills and knowledge covered in the Certificate III in Hairdressing qualification.
Students must also satisfy the following Age, English language and Academic requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or over
- Must have a satisfactory English Proficiency level of 5.5 or equivalent of IELTS Band
- Must have completed Year 10 or its equivalent
Prior to enrolling in this course, students must complete Victorian International Academy’s Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment and Pre-Training Review interview so we can assess the suitability of this course to meet your needs and to identify any areas of support required. for a successful enrolment, students must be 18 years old.
Selection for enrolment in our courses will be approved for applicants who meet the qualification and work experience entry requirements.
Course Fees
Please see our Statement of Fees document for more information.