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SHB40216 - Certificate IV in Hairdressing

Put your training and experience to use with ITEC’s RPL services and earn a nationally recognised qualification with a SHB40216 – Certificate IV in Hairdressing via our RTO partners.

Qualification Overview

Qualification Name:

Certificate IV in Hairdressing

Qualification Code and Units of Competency:

Duration:

Within four weeks of receiving sufficient and complying evidence of competency in all applied for units of competency.

This certificate course acknowledges the knowledge and technical skills of a senior hairdresser who works as part of a team in a coordinating role. You work as a technical adviser in a hairdressing product company, or as an independent freelance session stylist. At this level, functions will include applying knowledge and advanced skills in providing training, support and technical leadership to a team of hairdressers. You may also provide hairdressing services, such as cutting, design, colouring, colour correction, chemical reformation, hair extensions, trichology and even makeup application.

You will need to provide a range of evidence to assist your assessor to make a decision about your competence. The types of evidence you may be asked to provide can include

  • ID
  • Resume
  • Payslips/work contract/ABN if self-employed
  • Letter of Employment
  • Current employment contracts
  • Videos or photos of your work.
  • Evidence of overseas qualifications.
  • Transcripts or assessments from related previous qualifications.
  • Apprenticeship papers.
  • Quotes/invoices/receipts and stock orders
  • Price List 
  • Risk Assessments 
  • Hazardous substance register 
  • Style gude 
  • Marketing and advertising documents 
  • Safety data sheets 
  • Calendar and booking sheet 
  • You can be certified anywhere in Australia with a nationally recognised qualification
  • Have your certification within four weeks of evidence being received
  • Gain accreditation from a reputable Registered Training Organisation
  • Customer Satisfaction Guarantee
  • Get your FREE RPL Quote today!
  • You can be certified anywhere in Australia with a nationally recognised qualification
  • Have your certification within four weeks of evidence being received
  • Gain accreditation from a reputable Registered Training Organisation
  • Customer Satisfaction Guarantee
  • Get your FREE RPL Quote today!
  • Auss-One Training & Education (RTO: 22477)
  • Colour Cosmetica Academy (RTO: 40055)

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Portfolio of Experience

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

Evidence Review

Once one of our partner registered training organisations (RTOs) has assessed your portfolio, the assessor assigned to your case may be in touch if any additional evidence is required. If you have any weak areas, the RTO may assign a trainer to upskill you at no cost to you.

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ITEC Australia is partnered with Registered Training Organisations whose qualifications are nationally recognised in Australia, and are the same as the qualification you would receive from full time study. Qualifications can also be useful for licensing or immigration purposes.

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, 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.

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.

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

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