This course is for hairdressers who have completed Certificate III and who wish to enhance and extend their training and career options. Advanced skills gained include hair extensions and make-up application. Complex technical skills and knowledge of hairdressing is expanded and you would be employed as a highly skilled hairdresser, technical adviser with a hairdressing products company or independently as a freelance session stylist.
At MCOHB, all students practice on real paying clients in our commercial salon and graduate with the self-confidence and skills to interact and engage with proficiency. You will be job ready to perform and demonstrate the professional skills required for industry.
| Duration: | 9 Months (34 Weeks) |
| Requirements: | Australian applicants should be a minimum age of 18 International applicants must be a minimum age of 18 |
| Pre-requisite: | Certificate III in Hairdressing, and At least one year post-qualifying full time employment in a salon environment |
| Start Date: | Please contact us for start dates |
| CRICOS Code: | 091498D |
After achieving this qualification, individuals may wish to undertake:
Upon successful completion of this course, you can become a senior hairdresser, salon supervisor, salon owner or manager.
| SHBHTLS002 | Research and use hairdressing trends to advance creative work |
| SHBHCUT008 | Design and perform creative haircuts |
| SHBHCLS006 | Solve complex colour problems |
| SHBHCLS007 | Enhance hair designs using creative colouring and lightening techniques |
| BSBMKG413 | Promote products and services |
| SHBHDES006 | Design and style long hair creatively |
| SHBHDES005 | Select and apply hair extensions |
| SHBBMUP002 | Design and apply make-up |
| SHBBMUP003 | Design and apply make-up for photography |
| SHBHTLS003 | Work as a session stylist |
| SHBHTLS001 | Provide technical leadership to hairdressing teams |
Training is in a classroom setting, with a mix of practical work on clients, written work, workshops, and group discussion. Assessments include project work, demonstration of skills and participation in discussions and debates, written assessment and presentations.
This is a practical qualification with a lot of hands-on assessment and mandatory hours that students must complete before being eligible for graduation so attendance is important to ensure successful completion of this qualification. All skills assessments will be required to be carried out on paying members of the public.