SHB40216 Certificate IV in Hairdressing
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COURSE DETAILS
Qualification Code: SHB40216
RTO Code: 91503
Course Name: Certificate IV in Hairdressing
Delivery Mode: Face-to-face training with practical workshop and site-based learning
Course Duration: 40 weeks (including holidays)
Course Intakes: 4 (four) intakes throughout the year at the start of a term (Jan – April – July – Oct).
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Course Overview
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. National Training Register – SHB40216 Certificate IV in Hairdressing |
Additional Information
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic prerequisites for this qualification; however, applicants must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Possess basic English communication skills
- Demonstrate capacity for outdoor manual work
- Have basic numeracy skills for measurements and calculations
- Participate in an LLN assessment prior to enrolment
Students may also require personal protective equipment (PPE) during practical sessions.
Delivery & Assessment Methods
Training is delivered through a blend of:
- Face-to-face classroom sessions
- Practical workshops and simulated projects
- Workplace-style assessments
- Written tasks and knowledge questions
- Trainer observations and demonstrations
Assessment methods are designed to reflect real industry tasks and workplace expectations.
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Certificate IV in Hairdressing can work in more advanced and specialised roles within the hair and beauty industry, including:
- Senior Hairdresser / Senior Stylist
- Colour Technician / Colour Specialist
- Salon Stylist in high-end or specialised salons
- Freelance Hair Stylist for events, fashion, or media
- Salon Supervisor or Team Leader
- Session Stylist assistant for fashion, film, or photography work
With experience, graduates may also move into roles such as Salon Manager or Salon Owner.
Pathways
Graduates of the SHB40216 Certificate IV in Hairdressing are equipped to progress into senior roles within the hairdressing industry. Possible employment outcomes could include:
- Senior Hairdresser,
- Technical Adviser,
- Salon Coordinator,
- Colour Technician, or
- Freelance Stylist.
The qualification is designed to support career advancement into specialised or leadership roles in commercial salons, session styling, or technical education and training support roles within product companies.
Course Units
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Elective Group / Core | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | Core | Nil |
| SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety (pre-Req unit) | Core | Nil |
| SHBHCLS006 | Solve complex colour problems | Elective A | Nil |
| SHBHCLS007 | Enhance hair designs using creative colouring and lightening techniques | Elective A | Nil |
| SHBHCUT006* | Create combined haircut structures | Elective A | SHBHCUT002, SHBHCUT003, SHBHCUT004 |
| SHBHCUT008* | Design and perform creative haircuts | Elective A | SHBHCUT006 |
| SHBHDES004 | Create classic long hair up-styles | Elective A | Nil |
| SHBHREF001 | Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments | Elective A | Nil |
| SHBHREF003 | Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments | Elective B | Nil |
| SHBHTRI003 | Develop and apply scalp treatment therapies | Elective B | Nil |
| SHBHTRI002 | Conduct trichological assessments | Elective B | Nil |
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