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Certificate IV in Hairdressing

It is all completed in 4 simple steps

Free Skills Assesment

Initiate a conversation with Nobleskills to articulate your aspirations clearly, and let our experienced team meticulously navigate you towards the ideal qualification that perfectly aligns with your long-term goals and ambitions.

Portfolio of Experience

Your dedicated consultant will guide you through the process of putting together a portfolio of evidence. This can contain previous qualifications with transcripts, certificates, samples or work examples, letters of reference, your current resume, etc.

Evidence review

Experience the pivotal Evidence Review stage, where your portfolio undergoes meticulous assessment by our expert team. This step is crucial for showcasing your skills and achievements accurately, setting the stage for successful qualification attainment.

You're Qualified!!

Nobleskills is a leading education-focused marketing agency whose qualifications are nationally recognised and are the same as the qualification you would receive from full time study. Qualifications can also be used for licensing applications.

Qualification Description

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, coloring, complex color 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 for 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: 1. achieved a Certificate III in Hairdressing (or equivalent); and 2. 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.
Career

The hairdressing industry is booming. Certificate IV in Hairdressing stands as a top qualification. Job opportunities are bright, with increasing demand for skilled hairdressers. With this certification, you can work in salons worldwide. It also prepares you to run your own salon and manage a team. Alternatively, you can operate as a freelance hairdressing consultant from home.

  • Senior Hairdresser

Other job titles may include:

  • Hair Stylist
  • Team Leader
  • Technical Adviser
  • Session Stylist | Freelance Session Stylist

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

The Compensation
The average annual salary for Hairdresser jobs in Australia ranges from $35,000 to $55,000.

Qualification Description

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, coloring, complex color 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 for 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: 1. achieved a Certificate III in Hairdressing (or equivalent); and 2. 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.

Packaging Rules

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.

The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.

Packaging Specialisations

Free Skills Assesment

Initiate a conversation with Skilled N Certified to articulate your aspirations clearly, and let our experienced team meticulously navigate you towards the ideal qualification that perfectly aligns with your long-term goals and ambitions.

Portfolio of Experience

Your dedicated consultant will guide you through the process of putting together a portfolio of evidence. This can contain previous qualifications with transcripts, certificates, samples or work examples, letters of reference, your current resume, etc.

Evidence review

Experience the pivotal Evidence Review stage, where your portfolio undergoes meticulous assessment by our expert team. This step is crucial for showcasing your skills and achievements accurately, setting the stage for successful qualification attainment.

You're Qualified!!

Skilled and Qualified is a leading education-focused marketing agency whose qualifications are nationally recognised and are the same as the qualification you would receive from full time study. Qualifications can also be used for licensing applications.

Career

The hairdressing industry is booming. Certificate IV in Hairdressing stands as a top qualification. Job opportunities are bright, with increasing demand for skilled hairdressers. With this certification, you can work in salons worldwide. It also prepares you to run your own salon and manage a team. Alternatively, you can operate as a freelance hairdressing consultant from home.

  • Senior Hairdresser

Other job titles may include:

  • Hair Stylist
  • Team Leader
  • Technical Adviser
  • Session Stylist | Freelance Session Stylist

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

The Compensation
The average annual salary for Hairdresser jobs in Australia ranges from $35,000 to $55,000.

Frequently Ask Questions

Core units

SHBHTLS001

Provide technical leadership to hairdressing teams

SHBHTLS002

Research and use hairdressing trends to advance creative work

Elective units

Group A – Hairdressing Technical

SHBHCLS006

Solve complex colour problems

SHBHCLS007

Enhance hair designs using creative colouring and lightening techniques

SHBHCUT006

Create combined haircut structures

SHBHCUT008

Design and perform creative haircuts

SHBHDES004

Create classic long hair up-styles

SHBHDES005

Select and apply hair extensions

SHBHDES006

Design and style long hair creatively

SHBHDES007

Apply and maintain wigs and hairpieces

SHBHDES008

Make wigs and hairpieces

SHBHREF001

Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments

SHBHREF003

Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments

SHBHREF004

Enhance hair designs using chemical reformation techniques

Group B – General Electives

BSBINN301

Promote innovation in a team environment

BSBMKG413

Promote products and services

BSBWOR502

Lead and manage team effectiveness

SHBBMUP003

Design and apply make-up for photography

SHBHTLS003

Work as a session stylist

SHBHTRI002

Conduct trichological assessments

SHBHTRI003

Develop and apply scalp treatment therapies

TAEASS401B

Plan assessment activities and processes

TAEASS402B

Assess competence

TAEDEL301A

Provide work skill instruction

TAEDEL402A

Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace