ObjectivesThis apprenticeship course provides the training component of a hairdressing apprenticeship. You will learn the knowledge, skills and applications required to commence a career as a hairdresser. You can start this course at any time during the year, but you must have employment as a hairdressing apprentice, under a training agreement established with an employer.
Entry requirementsBefore you commence your training, you must gain full time employment as a hairdressing apprentice, under a training agreement established with your employer. Other Entry Requirements Both employer and apprentice must register with a New Apprenticeship Centre.
The average duration of this apprenticeship is three years. It may be possible to achieve time exemptions based on existing competency or accelerated achievement of learning.
Selection Process • No Selection Process Required
Up Coming Courses
Employment Opportunities
While you are an apprentice you must remain employed in the hairdressing industry.
Further Study Options
Advanced Hairdressing Courses
Assessment
You will be assessed as part of this course.
Typical Course Content (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
WRBCS201B Conduct financial transactions
WRBCS203B Provide service to clients
WRHCL302A Colour and lighten hair
WRHCL303A Design and perform full and partial highlighting techniques
WRHCL304A Perform colour correction
WRHCR302A Perform chemical curling and volumising services
WRHCR303A Perform chemical straightening and relaxing services
WRHCS201A Prepare clients for salon services
WRHCS202A Maintain tools and equipment
WRHCS204A Maintain and organise work areas
WRHCS205A Follow personal health and safety routines at work
WRHCS308A Plan services for special events
WRHHC301A Design haircut structures
WRHHC302A Apply one length/solid haircut structures
WRHHC303A Apply graduated haircut structures
WRHHC304A Apply layered haircut structures
WRHHC305A Apply over-comb techniques
WRHHC306A Combine haircut structures on women
WRHHC307A Combine haircut structures for traditional and classic designs on men
WRHHC308A Design and maintain beards and moustaches
WRHHD303A Design and apply short to medium-length hair design finishes
WRHHD304A Design and apply long hair design finishes
WRHHS301A Apply the principles of hairdressing science
WRHHS302A Consult with clients and treat hair and scalp conditions
WRRCS1B Communicate in the workplace
WRRER1B Work Effectively In A Retail Environment
WRRLP1B Apply Safe Working Practices
WRRS1B Sell Products and Services
WRRSS15B Recommend Hair/Beauty/Cosmetics Products
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: BRIT has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.