GOTAFE
Certificate III in Hairdressing
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Not currently employed?
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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.
- 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.
Course fees
- 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.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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...
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...
Hair and Makeup Artist
A Hair and Makeup Artist uses their skills to create particular looks for performers in film, television and theatre productions. You might style h...
Salon Assistant
A Salon Assistant provides services to clients in a hair salon. You might greet customers as they arrive and discuss available treatments with them...
Stylist
A Stylist provides a range of hairdressing services at a hair salon. You might discuss hair care options with your clients and offer various cut, c...
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.
