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This qualification reflects the role of hairdressers who use a range of well-developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of hairdressing services to clients. They use discretion and judgement to provide client services and take responsibility for the outcomes of their own work.
This program is appropriate for a person wishing to gain the standard trade training qualification for hairdressing, which will allow you to work in salons, hotels, cruise ships and resorts.
This is a list of units available in this course. Which units you enrol in will depend on the course and stream available.
One day per week training on campus in conjunction with ongoing employment at a hairdressing salon
Apprentices: Approximately 1 hour per week of self-directed/independent learning.
Full-time: Approximately 2 hours per week of self-directed/independent learning.
All apprentices must have a signed training contract between employer and apprentice.
How you apply will depend on your current situation. Visit our how to apply page for options and instructions.
After you submit your application, we’ll get you to do an online literacy and numeracy review to help us understand where you’re at (and if the course you’re applying for is a good fit). We’ll give you feedback and offer you support if needed.
For information about students’ rights and responsibilities, please refer to the VET Information Guide.
Direct application: Yes
Federation University code: SHB
National course code: SHB30416
What you pay depends on your eligibility for a Victorian Government–subsidised place under the Skills First Program.
| Concession Government Subsidised Place | Standard Government Subsidised Place | Full Fee Place (Not eligible for government subsidy) |
|---|---|---|
| $673 | $3,366 | $16,236 |
*Fees displayed are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are subject to change annually.
Visit our fees and charges page for more information.
This covers things like tools, stationery, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and so on. Expect the cost to be around $2,300.
Students will be required to supply their own hairdressing kit, stationery, USB
If you need help managing your fee payments, you might be eligible for a direct debit payment plan. Students doing certificate-level TAFE courses can access payment plans for both tuition and materials fees. Diploma and advanced diploma students can access payment plans for materials fees only.
If you’re accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program, doing this course might affect your ability to access future government-subsidised training.
If you’re eligible to enrol in a course under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, the tuition would be free but you’d still have to pay the materials fee (if applicable).
Find out more about fees, payments and refunds.
There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.
Your previous studies, work skills or life experience might count as unit credit or exemptions towards this course (which means you could finish it sooner). Contact us on 1800 333 864 to find out if that’s the case.
Alternate Entry: Certificate II in Salon Assistant (SHB20216)
This course can lead onto:
Information sessions:
January 2025
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The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.
Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.