GOTAFE

SHB30416

Certificate III in Hairdressing

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Graduate as a fully qualified hairdresser with the Certificate III in Hairdressing.

This qualification reflects the role of hairdressers who use a range of well-developed sales, consultation, and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of hairdressing services to clients. They use discretion and judgement to provide client services and take responsibility for the outcomes of their work. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a hairdresser in any industry environment, usually a salon.

This information relates to 2025 course delivery. If required, students will be notified of 2024 course information and fees during the onboarding process.

Delivery mode

GOTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Traineeship

Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.


Locations
  • 152-200 Fryers Street, Shepparton
  • 27 Docker Street, Wangaratta

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
  • Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB)an online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
  • Undertake a Pre-training review interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
  • The GOTAFE preferred pathway is for prospective students to have completed a Certificate II in Salon Assistant before starting this course.
  • Prospective Traineeship or Apprenticeship students are required to apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with their employer to organise their apprenticeship contract before applying for this course.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $18,685 Fees are based on full-time study.
VIC, NSW
  • VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
  • NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Enquire with a course provider to check your eligibility.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$18,685
Full Fee Tuition:
$18,685
Enquire with GOTAFE to find out more.
Study mode Traineeship
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $18,685 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Certificate III in Hairdressing will prepare you for the following roles.

Hairdresser

Hairdressers style and cut hair as well as carry out a range of hair treatments like perming, tints and colouring, straightening, and adding extens...

Avg yearly income $69,992
Entry barriers Low

Barber

Barbers style and cut men’s hair and traditionally worked from a barber shop displaying the famous red, white, and blue swirled poles outside. As a...

Avg yearly income $65,000
Entry barriers Low

About GOTAFE

GOTAFE is the largest vocational education provider in regional Victoria. Offering over 130 courses across eight campuses, GOTAFE services 11 local government areas with an estimated resident population of over 240,000 people. We service more than 9,000 students per year on average, employ over 500 staff, and we are an intrinsic part of the communities that we serve.