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CERTIFICATE III IN HAIRDRESSING


Course Code:	WRH30106
CRICOS Code:	063315D
Course Length:	52 weeks
Contact Hours :	4 days per week
	8:45 am - 4:30 pm

Hairdressing is an industry which provides limitless opportunities for career mobility. It is a rewarding career that encourages you to be creative, innovative and a genuine trend setter. Getting a job is not a problem. It is possible to work anywhere in the world: at your local salon? on a cruise ship? or perhaps a movie set? Hairdressing skills can lead to work and further study abroad. Career training in the form of a Certificate III in Hairdressing at Mackintosh College will give you independence and security.

All hairdressing programs at Mackintosh College are delivered by industry professionals and are a combination of theory and practical training. A personal training program is designed with each student on commencement. The course covers all the areas required to effectively operate as a senior stylist and covers the disciplines of salon etiquette, teamwork, workplace health and safety, meeting, greeting, and preparing clients for salon services, shampooing and removing hair colour, confidently communicating with clients, recommending hairdressing products and services and learning to professionally interact in a live salon environment.

The initial months of the course are dedicated to mainly theoretical and practical training in the training salon and theory rooms. During this time students will follow an individual skills development programme to ensure they have all the skills and technical knowledge to progress to out State of the Art commercially operated salon. They also learn about the science of skin and hair, analysing and treating the hair and scalp, consulting with clients to design and perform all hairdressing services including: blow-drying, setting and up-styling; colouring, lightening and colour correction; adding or relaxing curl permanently and performing fundamental and advanced cutting techniques .

Once students can demonstrate sound knowledge and skill in all hairdressing disciplines using mannequins they begin practical training working with salon clients where they will also gain ‘real industry work experience’ as a junior stylist. In this phase, 70% of the course is practical with 30% being theory based. They will regularly perform client services in the Salon under close supervision from salon supervisors.

In the final stage of the qualification students become known as junior stylists and spend much of their time polishing their practical skills ‘on the salon floor'. Junior stylists are mentored by a qualified and experienced stylist or the salon manager and on a daily basis take control of managing their appointments and time. Just like a real salon, when clients are present they take priority. So students should expect that at any time they can be performing salon services for clients. This is where technique is perfected, the arts of communication, consultation and recommending services and home hair care products is refined and superior customer service is attained. The end result will see students confidently master all the techniques and skills required as a qualified hairdresser in Australia.

The new hairdressing kits have been influenced by international trends and techniques. It combines the new with the classic, cutting edge with commercial. This salon professional kit ensures you are equipped to meet all the necessary requirements of the new standards and provide a commercially viable service to clients during and after your course has ended. All students receive this kit as part of their enrolment.

If you are concerned about your English Language skills, consider combining your Hairdressing studies with a course in our English Language School.

Mackintosh College has state of the art training facilities with classrooms specifically designed for real life simulations and class room activities to ensure quality practical training occurs every day. Having a reputation for quality and technological innovation, students also have access to top quality computers, high speed internet access, wireless networks, student intranet, projectors, electronic security, and an award winning college management system known as ATLAS where students can access information about their course, timetable and progress at the touch of a button. For time between classes, students have access to a fully maintained student common room and a landscaped student recreational area, in order to do additional study or take time out to relax. Finally, Mackintosh College’s location provides easy access via public transport for students and clients alike, making Mackintosh College a training provider of choice.

COURSE CONTENT


Subjects	Code
Conduct financial transactions: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct operations at the point of sale area. This competency may apply to a range of roles in the workplace.	WRBCS201B
Provide service to clients: This unit describes the competencies required to deliver service to clients, including receiving clients, making appointments and responding to client complaints.	WRBCS203B
Colour and lighten hair: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select products and perform hair colour and lightening services.	WRHCL302A
Design and perform full and partial highlighting techniques: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and apply foiling and quick colour full and partial highlighting applications for current commercial colour and lightening effects.	WRHCL303A
Perform colour correction: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and apply techniques to change unwanted hair colour and tones to achieve the desired base colour and tone.	WRHCL304A
Perform chemical curling and volumising services: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and perform chemical curling and volumising services to add curl or body to short or medium length hair.	WRHCR302A
Perform chemical straightening and relaxing services: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and perform chemical straightening and relaxing services to reform natural curl or wave in the hair.	WRHCR303A
Prepare clients for salon services: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare clients for a range of salon services.	WRHCS201A
Maintain Tools & equipment: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to care for and maintain workplace hairdressing tools and equipment.	WRHCS202A
Maintain and organise work areas: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and organise work areas in service environments.	WRHCS204A
Follow personal health and safety routines at work: This unit describes the self-care skills and knowledge involved in developing and integrating personal health and safety measures as part of routine work practices in a hairdressing salon environment.	WRHCS205A
Design haircut structures: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required in the two-dimensional application of interior and exterior lines and angles to develop visual representations and plans for haircut structures.	WRHHC301A
Apply one length/solid haircut structures: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and apply one length/solid haircut structures.	WRHHC302A
Apply graduated haircut structures: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and apply graduated haircut structures.	WRHHC303A
Apply layered haircut structures: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and apply layered haircut structures.	WRHHC304A
Apply over –comb techniques: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply over-comb techniques.	WRHHC305A
Design and apply short to medium-length hair design finishes: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply the elements and principles of design to create classic and current short to medium-length hair design finishes on a range of clients.This unit of competency will apply to a range of hairdressing services and roles in the workplace.	WRHHD303A
Apply the principals of hairdressing science: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply the principles of skin and hair biology and cosmetic chemistry to hairdressing services	WRHHS301A
Consult with clients and treat hair and scalp conditions: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply and interpret skin test reactions prior to colour and lightening services, to recognise a range of normal and abnormal conditions of the hair and scalp, and to propose and perform treatments from the salon range.	WRHHS302A
Communicate in the workplace: This unit encompasses the skills, knowledge and attitudes required for effective communication with customers and other staff in the workplace. It involves establishing contact with customers, processing information, working in a team, maintaining personal presentation, following routine instructions, reading and interpreting retail documents and using numbers in the workplace.	WRRCS1B
Work effectively in the retail environment: This unit encompasses the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to work effectively in a retail environment. It involves acting responsibly and in a non-discriminatory manner, and identifying the relevant award/agreement.	WRRER1B
Apply safe working practices: This unit incorporates the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC) guidelines for occupational health and safety. It encompasses the skills, knowledge and attitudes to maintain a safe work environment for staff, customers and others. It involves observing basic safety and emergency procedures.	WRRLP1B
Sell products and services: This unit involves the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to sell products and services in a retail environment. It involves the use of sales techniques and encompasses the key selling skills from approaching the customer to closing the sale. It requires a basic level of product knowledge.	WRRS1B
Combine haircut structures on women: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to combine haircut structures for finished haircut designs on women.	WRHHC306A
Perform on scalp full head and retouch bleach service: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select products and perform on scalp and re-touch bleach services.	WRHCL305A
Combine haircut structures on traditional and classic designs on men: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to combine haircut structures for traditional and classic finished haircut designs on men.	WRHHC307A
Design and maintain beards and moustaches: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and apply a range of beard and moustache styles and also to maintain existing beards and/or moustaches.	WRHHC308A
Design and apply long hair design Finishes: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply the elements and principles of design to create classic and current long hair design finishes on a range of clients.	WRHHD304A
Operate effectively as a hairdresser in a salon work team: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively integrate and perform a full range of tasks and hairdressing services when working as part of a team in a hairdressing workplace environment.	WRHWP302A

COURSE FEES

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Domestic Students	Fee
Course Application Fee	$ 150
Certificate III in Hairdressing	$ 12,950
Certificate III in Hairdressing and a Diploma of Hairdressing Salon Management	$ 16,950
Course Materials Fee	$ 650*
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International Students	Fee
Course Application Fee	$ 250
Certificate III in Hairdressing (1 year full time study)	$ 16,950
Course Materials Fee	$ 650

SPECIAL PACKAGE: Certificate III in Hairdressing combined with Diploma of Business Marketing CRICOS Codes 063315D and 045397J Students need to be here 4 days a week Program includes 900 hours of ‘Industry Experience’ in our separate hair salon Practice on REAL customers Intakes every Monday during term Processing fee- $250.00 Materials- $650.00	$ 22,500

* Additional $39 per workbook for own copy (29 in total)

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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DELIVERY & ASSESSMENT METHODS

Mixed mode delivery is the principal means by which course material is delivered. Consisting of Observation demonstration theoretical studies & practical participation. With the opportunity to obtain experience in an industry salon.

Most classes are conducted in an interactive fashion. Students are expected to ask questions and actively contribute to class discussions and be involved in the practical aspects . A student needs to be an active member of the class rather than a passive member. Students are required to comply with college policy on attendance and academic performance.

At the start of each module students are notified of the content, assessment methods, time frames and targeted outcomes.

COURSE OUTCOME

On successful completion of the Certificate III in Hairdressing the student will be awarded a nationally recognised certificate by Mackintosh International College (Australia).