The Hair and Beauty Academy
Certificate IV in Hairdressing
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)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.
Delivery mode
The Hair and Beauty Academy offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Level 1, 429 High Street, Penrith
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Achieved a Certificate III in Hairdressing (or equivalent);
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.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV 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...
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 The Hair and Beauty Academy
The Hair and Beauty Academy is a training college passionate about providing the best possible training to students studying for the hair and beauty workplace. We provide a ‘hands-on’ approach to learning, with all students completing considerable practical assessments in addition to their theory learning.
hba offers hairdressing, beauty, barbering and nail technology courses at the Academy, situated in the heart of Penrith CBD. All classes are 9-5 and we follow the NSW Public School Calendar. All day parking is nearby, we’re also just a short walk from Penrith train and bus services.
