SHB40216 Certificate IV in Hairdressing

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SHB40216 Certificate IV in Hairdressing

Modification History

Not applicable.

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.

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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

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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

Qualification Mapping Information

SIH40111 Certificate IV in Hairdressing

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide: -

http://companion_volumes.vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingPackage.aspx?pid=27