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SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing

Ready to master hairdressing? From styling models at Fashion Week to getting creative in the world's top salons, HeadMasters gives you the opportunity to refine your skills, build confidence, and excel in this exciting field.

HeadMasters SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing offers you the qualification and the competitive edge you need to succeed in the industry.


Choose the pathway that suits you best. We offer both apprenticeship and fasttrack hairdressing options. Join us as an apprentice, working at your favourite salon while studying with us one day a week over three years. Alternatively, choose our full-time fasttrack course, where you'll immerse yourself in learning for three days a week, completing your certificate in just 12 months. 


Either way, you'll graduate as an expert in the field with a network of friends and collaborators to support you in your future career. Attend our range of industry workshops and battle it out for a student spot at our celebrity training sessions. We're here to help you become the best hairdresser you can be!


Earn your SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing right here in Melbourne, Victoria

Leading industry professionals have developed the HeadMasters SHB39416 Certificate III in Hairdressing to ensure that all the training provided is relevant and our graduates are highly sought after, Our educators are highly trained to deliver each carefully structured unit through a range of learning styles by a real salon experience right in the heart of our Melbourne campus. 


You can study full-time from our Melbourne campus, where you will gain knowledge and experience working at our student-led salon, or your can undertake an apprenticeship. As an apprentice, you will be employed in the industry and undertake on-campus study in a format that suits you and your employer to help boost your skills and get qualified. 





Industry Facing Skill Set

HeadMasters SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing has been developed with the hair industry, to assure training is relevant and our graduates are highly sought after. HeadMasters' carefully structured course is delivered by the industry’s finest educators through collaborative learning environments and real salon experience.

You can study full-time on campus where you will gain knowledge and experience both in the industry and at our salon in Toorak.

You also have the option to undertake an apprenticeship. As an apprentice, you will be employed in the industry and undertake some on-campus study in a format that suits you and your employer.

Core Units Covered

SHB39416 Certificate III in Hairdressing involves theory and practical learning, which will develop your skills and ability to work as part of a team. 


You will become a master at:

  • Giving the perfect haircut
  • Understanding the hair colouring process, from semi-permanent tint & Highlighting to permanent colour & colour correction
  • Providing a standout customer experience thanks to our client-facing skills
  • Working effectively in a retail environment


Your career opportunities

Upon graduation, you’ll be qualified, confident and ready to hit the ground running.


You’ll be able to pursue a career as a:
- Qualified hairdresser
- Salon supervisor
- Session stylist
- Sales representative for a hair company


HeadMasters Academy Pty Ltd. Training Provider Number 4639. CRICOS Provider Code 01859G

Course Snapshot

Course Duration:
Fast Track: 1 Year
Apprenticeship: 3 Years
CRICOS Course Code: 094704A

Next intake: Jan, April, July and October
Skills First Funding available

Location: Melbourne

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