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Course Outline
Entry Requirements
- Completed Year 10 or Equivalent
- Be aged 15+ (Students under 18 must have parental consent)
- Basic computer skills
- A passion for Makeup
Upcoming Intakes
New Commencements at the beginning of each month.
Major intakes in February, April, July and October
Duration
Full time: 12 Months, 2 days a week attendance
Part time: 18 Months, 1 day a week attendance
Location
Online via Google Meet
Certificate & Content
Nationally Accredited
SHB30416- Cert III in Hairdressing (non-apprenticeship)
- Hairstlying, Updo's, Braiding, Blowwaves and more!
- Mens, Womens and Unisex Haircuts
- Beard and Moustache Maintenance
- Colour application and formulation
- Neautralizing unwanted colours and tones
- Chemical Straightening
Tuition
Full Tuition: $14,500
+ $1,600 Hairdressing Essentials Kit
- $500 discount for upfront payments.
- Discount for enroling in multiple courses at once.
- Payment plans available for no additional cost.
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Term Content
Start your journey by learning the core skills every hairdresser needs: hygiene protocols, tool maintenance, shampooing, and scalp treatments. You’ll practice relaxing head massages, master basic braiding, and create simple finished styles. This stage also introduces you to color theory and lightening techniques, giving you the confidence to handle real clients in the student salon.
By the end of Stage 1, you’ll know how to keep clients safe, comfortable, and looking great with classic styles.
Units:
SHBHIND001: Maintain & organize tools, equipment & work areas.
SHBXWHS001: Apply safe hygiene, health, and work practices.
SHBHBAS001: Provide shampoo and basin services.
SHBHTRI001: Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions.
SHBHBAS002: Provide head, neck, and shoulder massages.
SHBHDES002: Braid hair.
SHBHDES003: Create finished hair designs.
SHBHCLS002: Colour and lighten hair.
Dive into cutting techniques. From solid one-length bobs to layered and graduated shapes. Learn to design haircuts that suit face shapes and lifestyles, while adopting sustainable salon practices. You’ll also explore salon professionalism, ensuring you’re ready to work in any team environment.
Leave this stage able to deliver Haircuts cuts with clean lines and modern flair.
Units:
SHBHCUT001: Design haircut structures.
BSBSUS201: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices.
SHBXIND001: Comply with organizational requirements.
SHBHCUT002: Create one-length/solid haircuts.
SHBHCUT004: Create layered haircuts.
SHBHCUT003: Create graduated haircuts.
SHBHCUT006: Create combined haircuts.
Here’s where you unlock the magic of color: highlights, corrective treatments, and bleach applications. You’ll craft intricate updos for weddings and events, while honing consultation skills to grow your client base. Teamwork and salon service simulations prepare you for real-world collaboration.
Become the stylist clients trust for bold color transformations and red-carpet-worthy styling.
Units:
SHBHDES004: Create classic long hair up-styles.
SHBHCLS003: Provide full/partial head highlights.
SHBHCLS004: Neutralize unwanted colors/tones.
SHBHCLS005: Provide on-scalp bleach treatments.
SHBXIND002: Communicate as part of a salon team.
SHBXCCS002: Provide salon services to clients.
SHBHIND003: Develop and expand a client base.
Focus on men’s grooming (beards, classic barbering) and chemical straightening. This stage bridges technical mastery with entrepreneurship, so you graduate ready to work in high-end salons, launch a mobile business, or pursue creative direction.
Units:
SHBHCUT011: Design/maintain beards and moustaches.
SIRRINV001: Receive and handle retail stock.
SHBXCCS001: Conduct salon financial transactions.
SHBHREF002: Straighten/relax hair with chemical treatments.
SHBHCUT005: Cut hair using over-comb techniques.
SHBHCUT007: Create combined traditional/classic men’s cuts.
How Can I Study Hairdressing Online?
Through a Virtual Classroom!
The future of hairdressing education is here. With our innovative online program, you can earn your qualification with unprecedented flexibility while still receiving world-class training.
At the heart of our program is Pivot Point’s industry-leading digital platform, giving you access to professional tutorials and resources 24/7. No need to stick to class schedule, you can learn when it works for you, practice and submit assessments at a time that works for you.
To begin, you’ll need just a few simple things: a device with internet access, a way to record your work (your smartphone is perfect), and a space to practice. Whether that’s in a professional salon, your workplace, or a home setup, we’ll help you create an effective learning environment.
We’ve thought through every detail to make online learning work:
Special student pricing on professional tools and products
Additional support from educators when you need it
The ability to fast-track areas you master while taking extra time where needed
This is hairdressing training redesigned for more flexibility. When you’re ready to begin, we’ll help you every step of the way.
Career Paths
Units
Core units refer to the mandated units that all academy’s must teach students.
In order to achieve the SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing you must complete all 28 units of competency
CORE UNITS
BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
SHBHBAS001 Provide shampoo and basin services
SHBHCLS002 Colour and lighten hair
SHBHCLS003 Provide full and partial head highlighting treatments
SHBHCLS004 Neutralise unwanted colours and tones
SHBHCLS005 Provide on scalp full head and retouch bleach treatments
SHBHCUT001 Design haircut structures
SHBHCUT002 Create one length or solid haircut structures
SHBHCUT003 Create graduated haircut structures
SHBHCUT004 Create layered haircut structures
SHBHCUT005 Cut hair using over-comb techniques
SHBHDES003 Create finished hair designs
SHBHIND001 Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas
SHBHIND003 Develop and expand a client base
SHBHREF002 Straighten and relax hair with chemical treatments
SHBHTRI001 Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions
SHBXCCS001 Conduct salon financial transactions
SHBXCCS002 Provide salon services to clients
SHBXIND001 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
SHBXIND002 Communicate as part of a salon team
SHBXWHS001 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
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These are the elective units we’ve chosen to deliver. All Academy’s choose different units based on their content and training.
ELECTIVE UNITS
SHBHCUT006: Create combined haircuts.
SHBHCUT007: Create combined traditional/classic men’s cuts.
SHBHCUT011: Design/maintain beards and moustaches.
SHBHBAS002: Provide head/neck/shoulder massages.
SHBHDES002: Braid hair.
SHBHDES004: Create classic long hair up-styles.
SIRRINV001: Receive and handle retail stock.
Why Study with TMT?
Flexible Study, Your Way
Complete assessments in our salon, at a workplace, or even at your home salon by submitting timelapse videos and photos.
Globally Recognized Training
Learn with Pivot Point, the industry gold standard in hairdressing education. Our partnership ensures you graduate with skills valued by salons worldwide.
Small Classes, Big Attention
With intimate class sizes, our educators give you personalized feedback to refine every snip, color, and style. No need to fight for attention here!
Self-Directed Learning
Speed through skills you’ve mastered and slow down where you need more practice. You control your progress, no waiting for the class to catch up.
Extra Support When You Need It
Stuck on theory? Book a Google Meet session with our trainers for one-on-one help.
Real Clients, Real Experience
Gain confidence in our student salon, working with diverse clients under expert guidance.
Ready to embark on your dream career?
FAQ
Yes! We offer Part-time and blended studies for this course
No prior experience is necessary. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to expand your skills, this course is designed to suit all levels.
To achieve the SHB30416 Cert III in Hairdressing, students must successfully complete all 28 units of the course.
Assessments include practical projects, quizzes, and assignments that demonstrate your Hairdressing skills and knowledge. Your trainer will provide feedback and support throughout the course.
| Student Type | Admin & Material Fee (*) | Tuition Fee | Deposit (*) | Total |
| Domestic | 0 | $13,750 | $750 | $14,500 |
*Deposits and administrative fees are only refundable if student’s Visa Application is refused and college is notified prior to course commences.
The course is Austudy approved!
The School requires a deposit and admin fee to be paid before enrolment into a course.
Payment plans and financial support options:
Discounted upfront payment and pay-by-term options
Other Materials and Resource Costs
Domestic students are required to purchase an Hairdressing Essentials Kit for $1,600. This will include Mannequins needed for cutting, coloring and chemical straightening, a Swatch Kit, 12 month Pivot Point License and other materials.
Additional equipment for the course can be purchased through our Industry Partner for an exclusive discount or can be acquired by the student.
At TMT Education, we go beyond teaching hairdressing, we build careers. Our small class sizes ensure personalized attention from industry-experienced educators, giving you the support you need to master every technique.
What makes us unique? Our hairdressing students collaborate with our makeup students, creating opportunities to network and develop complete styling expertise. You’ll train with professional-grade products using Pivot Point’s renowned curriculum and gain real-client experience in our student salon.
We offer flexible assessment options to fit your lifestyle:
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Complete practical assessments in a real salon workplace under the supervision of an accredited hairdresser
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Alternatively, document your work at home using timelapse videos and before/after photos for assessment
With flexible study options and multiple pathways to complete your qualification, we make it possible to balance training with your life.
While workplace experience is valuable, it’s not mandatory as our students gain complete competency through:
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Dedicated practice sessions beyond assessment requirements
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Multiple client interactions in our professional student salon
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Comprehensive skill-building with industry-standard equipment
Whether you choose to be assessed in our salon or at a workplace, you’ll graduate with the real-world skills employers want. Our educators provide the support and feedback you need to perfect every technique.
There is no actual cut-off date for domestic students to enrol for any of our courses, as all of our classes fill based on demand. We advise that anyone interested in studying with us enrol as soon as they can to avoid missing out on a place. International students would need to have their enrolment form and deposit in so that their eCoE can be issued. Visa processing times vary but you should allow up to 8-12 weeks. Where possible we recommend applying for your visa as soon as you have received your eCoE.
This depends largely on which courses you’re wanting to study.
If you’re interested in studying more than once course with us we offer discounts on tuition for multiple enrolments and up-front payments.
At TMT Education, we recognize your existing skills and knowledge. Through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfers, you may reduce your study time by earning credit for:
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Work experience (e.g., salon assistants, apprentices).
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Past qualifications (e.g., completed units from other institutions).
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Informal training (e.g., workshops, online courses).
How It Works
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Email Us: Send your training transcripts, certificates, or a resume detailing your experience to enquiries@makeup-technicians.com.
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Free Assessment: Our team will review your materials and identify eligible credits.
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Custom Pathway: We’ll map out a streamlined study plan tailored to your goals.