Certificate III in Hairdressing (SHB30416) face-to-face classes starts in September. Limited places available.
Qualifications

Certificate III in Hairdressing (SHB30416)
Turn your passion in hairdressing into a career. Gain the confidence and practical skills in our world-class facilities.
COURSE OVERVIEW
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 own work.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a hairdresser in any industry environment, usually a salon.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a hairdresser in any industry environment, usually a salon.
COURSE MODE OF DELIVERY AND DURATION
44 weeks of delivery 3 days per week:
- 2 days per week classroom (9am – 3pm)
- 1 day per week practical and assessment
- 9 hours per week of research and homework
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Student must be 16 years of age or over
- Satisfactorily completed enrolment and pre-training review interview to determine academic and career suitability.
- Completing our Language Literacy and Numeracy assessment with a training and support plan provided to students of outcomes and course information.
- Physical requirements you would need to be prepared for:
- Standing on your feet for long periods for time
- Working with strong chemicals
- Lot of repetitive motions
- Hands being in water for a long period of time
COURSE UNIT PRE-REQUISITES
There are pre-requisite units of competency in this course which will need to be achieved before you complete the next unit, these units will contribute to the total outcome of the qualification.
COURSE OUTLINE (UNITS OF COMPETENCY)
TOTAL NUMBER OF UNITS = 28
- 21 core units
- 7 elective units
Core Units |
Unit Name |
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 |
Elective Units |
Unit Name |
SHBHBAS002 |
Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation |
SHBHCUT007 |
Create combined traditional and classic men’s haircut structures |
SHBHCCS001 |
Plan hair services for special events |
SHBHIND004 |
Participate in session styling teams |
SIRRINV001 |
Receive and handle retail stock |
SHBXCCS004 |
Recommend products and services |
SIRRMER001 |
Produce visual merchandise displays |
ASSESSMENTS
To be assessed as competent, learners need to provide satisfactory evidence to all the assessment requirements relating to their knowledge and skills relevant to the unit of competence. Assessment methods may include:
- Written activities
- Case studies
- Projects
- Role plays/observations
COURSE FEE
This course fee is $14,900*
*Prices may vary due to the cost of tools and other training-related supplies.
HOW TO FUND YOUR DREAM
We offer flexible instalment plans or private student loans through Study Loans – finance for students seeking assistance in paying for vocational tertiary education. We are here to help you into your dream career to reach your full potential. Learn more: staracademy.edu.au/studyloans
HOW TO ENROL
Applying to the Joh Bailey Star Academy for Hair & Beauty is easy. You can submit your enrolment application anytime online at staracademy.edu.au/enrol
You can call us on 1300 083 832. You will be contacted to arrange a follow up appointment for a pre-training review. Once we receive your enrolment form, we will send you a Letter of Offer including all the enrolment conditions. When you accept it and return a signed copy along with payment, we will secure your place.
Face-to-face classes start in September. Limited places available.

Certificate IV in Hairdressing (SHB40216)
Master the art of hairdressing from industry-experienced experts and graduate with confidence.
COURSE OVERVIEW
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.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Job roles that may be available to you after successful completion of the course include:
- Senior Hairdresser
- Team Leader
- Technical Adviser
- Freelance Session Stylist
COURSE MODE OF DELIVERY AND DURATION
66 weeks of delivery 3 days per week:
- 2 days per week classroom (9am – 3pm)
- 1 day per week practical and assessment
- 9 hours per week of research and homework
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who have:
- Achieved a Certificate III in Hairdressing (or equivalent); and
- 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.
COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Student must be 16 years of age or over
- Satisfactorily completed enrolment and pre-training review interview to determine academic and career suitability.
- Completing our Language Literacy and Numeracy assessment with a training and support plan provided to students of outcomes and course information.
- Physical requirements you would need to be prepared for:
- Standing on your feet for long periods for time
- Working with strong chemicals
- Lot of repetitive motions
- Hands being in water for a long period of time
COURSE UNIT PRE-REQUISITES
There are pre-requisite units of competency in this course which will need to be achieved before you complete the next unit, these units will contribute to the total outcome of the qualification.
COURSE OUTLINE (UNITS OF COMPETENCY)
TOTAL NUMBER OF UNITS = 11
- 2 core units
- 9 elective units
Core Units |
Unit Name |
SHBHTLS001 |
Provide technical leadership to hairdressing teams |
SHBHTLS002 |
Research and use hairdressing trends to advance creative work |
Elective Units |
Unit Name |
SHBHCLS006 |
Solve complex colour problems |
SHBHCLS007 |
Enhance hair designs using creative colouring and lightening techniques |
SHBHCUT008 |
Design and perform creative haircuts |
SHBHCUT006 |
Create combined haircut structures |
SHBHTRI003 |
Develop and apply scalp treatment therapies |
SHBHDES004 |
Create classic long hair up-styles |
SHBHDES005 |
Select and apply hair extensions |
BSBMKG413 |
Promote products and services |
BSBWOR502 |
Lead and manage team effectiveness |
ASSESSMENTS
To be assessed as competent, learners need to provide satisfactory evidence to all the assessment requirements relating to their knowledge and skills relevant to the unit of competence. Assessment methods may include:
- Written activities
- Case studies
- Projects
- Role plays/observations
COURSE FEE
This course fee is $6,900*
*Prices may vary due to the cost of tools and other training-related supplies.
HOW TO FUND YOUR DREAM
We offer flexible instalment plans or private student loans through Study Loans – finance for students seeking assistance in paying for vocational tertiary education. We are here to help you into your dream career to reach your full potential. Learn more: staracademy.edu.au/studyloans
HOW TO ENROL
Applying to the Joh Bailey Star Academy for Hair & Beauty is easy. You can submit your enrolment application anytime online at staracademy.edu.au/enrol
You can call us on 1300 083 832. You will be contacted to arrange a follow up appointment for a pre-training review. Once we receive your enrolment form, we will send you a Letter of Offer including all the enrolment conditions. When you accept it and return a signed copy along with payment, we will secure your place.

Certificate III in Beauty Services (SHB30115)
Get trained by Australia’s best beauty therapists through a unique approach.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as beauticians to provide a range of beauty services including nail, waxing, lash and brow, and basic make-up services.
These individuals possess a range of well-developed technical and customer service skills where discretion and judgement is required and are responsible for their own outputs. This includes client consultation on beauty products and services.
Work is typically conducted in beauty, waxing, brow and nail salons.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Job roles that may be available to you after successful completion of the course include:
- Beauty Therapist
- Nail Technician
- Make-up Artist
COURSE MODE OF DELIVERY AND DURATION
44 weeks of delivery 3 days per week:
- 2 days per week classroom (9am – 3pm)
- 1 day per week practical and assessment
- 9 hours per week of research and homework
Blended learning is training and learning delivered using a combination of in salon learning and online education.
This may combine:
- Face-to-face theory classes and/or tutorials
- Online theory classes and/or tutorials
- Face-to-face practical sessions
- Individual resourced-based learning
- Additional support materials such as online tutorials, web links, glossaries, handouts and readings
- Readily accessible from our online learning platform
- Regular individual or group contact with trainers via telephone, blogs, forums, open source web-conferencing pool, Skype and email
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Student must be 16 years of age or over
- Satisfactorily completed enrolment and pre-training review interview to determine academic and career suitability.
- Completing our Language Literacy and Numeracy assessment with a training and support plan provided to students of outcomes and course information.
- Physical requirements you would need to be prepared for:
- Standing on your feet for long periods for time
- Working with strong chemicals
- Lot of repetitive motions
- Applying pressure while massaging
COURSE UNIT PRE-REQUISITES
There are pre-requisite units of competency in this course which will need to be achieved before you complete the next unit, these units will contribute to the total outcome of the qualification.
COURSE OUTLINE (UNITS OF COMPETENCY)
TOTAL NUMBER OF UNITS = 15
- 11 core units
- 4 elective units
Core Units |
Unit Names |
SHBBBOS001 |
Apply cosmetic tanning products |
SHBBCCS001 |
Advise on beauty products and services |
SHBBFAS001 |
Provide lash and brow services |
SHBBHRS001 |
Provide waxing services |
SHBBMUP002 |
Design and apply make-up |
SHBBNLS001 |
Provide manicure and pedicare services |
SHBBRES001 |
Research and apply beauty industry information |
SHBXCCS001 |
Conduct salon financial transactions |
SHBXCCS002 |
Provide salon services to clients |
SHBXIND001 |
Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
SHBXWHS001 |
Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
Elective Units |
Unit Names |
BSBSUS201 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
SHBBMUP001 |
Apply eyelash extensions |
SHBBMUP003 |
Design and apply make-up for photography |
SHBBINF001 |
Maintain infection control standards |
ASSESSMENTS
To be assessed as competent, learners need to provide satisfactory evidence to all the assessment requirements relating to their knowledge and skills relevant to the unit of competence. Assessment methods may include:
- Written activities
- Case studies
- Projects
- Role plays/observations
COURSE FEE
This course fee is $5,900*
*Prices may vary due to the cost of tools and other training-related supplies.
For eligible Queensland residents, this qualification is funded by the Queensland Government under the Certificate 3 Guarantee, for more information, please visit the Australian Academy website.
HOW TO FUND YOUR DREAM
We offer flexible instalment plans or private student loans through Study Loans – finance for students seeking assistance in paying for vocational tertiary education. We are here to help you into your dream career to reach your full potential. Learn more: staracademy.edu.au/studyloans
HOW TO ENROL
Applying to the Joh Bailey Star Academy for Hair & Beauty is easy. You can submit your enrolment application anytime online at staracademy.edu.au/enrol
You can call us on 1300 083 832. You will be contacted to arrange a follow up appointment for a pre-training review. Once we receive your enrolment form, we will send you a Letter of Offer including all the enrolment conditions. When you accept it and return a signed copy along with payment, we will secure your place.

Diploma of Beauty Therapy (SHB50115)
Learn from renown industry artists with a passion and love for all things beauty.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as beauty therapists to provide a broad range of beauty therapy treatments and services including facial treatments, body massage and treatments, hair removal, lash and brow treatments, nail and make-up services. This includes consultation with clients to provide beauty advice, recommend beauty treatments and services, and sell retail skin-care and cosmetic products.
These individuals work relatively autonomously, and are accountable for personal outputs. Their work involves the self-directed application of knowledge and skills with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques.
Work is typically conducted in beauty salons and spas.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Job roles that may be available to you after successful completion of the course include:
- Beauty Therapist
- Beautician
- Spa Therapist
COURSE MODE OF DELIVERY AND DURATION
66 weeks of delivery 3 days per week:
- 2 days per week classroom (9am – 3pm)
- 1 day per week practical and assessment
- 9 hours per week of research and homework
Blended learning is training and learning delivered using a combination of in salon learning and online education.
This may combine:
- Face-to-face theory classes and/or tutorials
- Online theory classes and/or tutorials
- Face-to-face practical sessions
- Individual resourced-based learning
- Additional support materials such as online tutorials, web links, glossaries, handouts and readings
- Readily accessible from our online learning platform
- Regular individual or group contact with trainers via telephone, blogs, forums, open source web-conferencing pool, Skype and email
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Student must be 16 years of age or over
- Satisfactorily completed enrolment and pre-training review interview to determine academic and career suitability.
- Completing our Language Literacy and Numeracy assessment with a training and support plan provided to students of outcomes and course information.
- Physical requirements you would need to be prepared for:
- Standing on your feet for long periods for time
- Working with strong chemicals
- Lot of repetitive motions
- Applying pressure while massaging
COURSE UNIT PRE-REQUISITES
There are pre-requisite units of competency in this course which will need to be achieved before you complete the next unit, these units will contribute to the total outcome of the qualification.
COURSE OUTLINE (UNITS OF COMPETENCY)
TOTAL NUMBER OF UNITS = 25
- 13 core units
- 12 elective units
Core Units |
Unit Name |
SHBBBOS002 |
Provide body massages |
SHBBBOS003 |
Provide body treatments |
SHBBFAS001 |
Provide lash and brow services |
SHBBFAS002 |
Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations |
SHBBFAS003 |
Provide specialised facial treatments |
SHBBHRS001 |
Provide waxing services |
SHBBMUP002 |
Design and apply make-up |
SHBBNLS001 |
Provide manicure and pedicare services |
SHBBRES001 |
Research and apply beauty industry information |
SHBXCCS001 |
Conduct salon financial transactions |
SHBXCCS002 |
Provide salon services to clients |
SHBXIND001 |
Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
SHBXWHS001 |
Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
Elective Units |
Unit Name |
SHBBINF001 |
Maintain infection control standards |
SHBBMUP003 |
Design and apply makeup for photography |
SHBBMUP004 |
Design and apply remedial camouflage makeup |
SHBBCCS002 |
Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments |
SHBBBOS004 |
Provide aromatherapy massage |
BSBWOR501 |
Manage personal work priorities and professional development |
BSBSUS501 |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability |
SHBBSPA003 |
Provide stone therapy massage |
SHBBSPA004 |
Provide Indian head massage |
SHBBB0S005 |
Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments |
BSBWHS501 |
Ensure a safe workplace |
BSBRSK501 |
Manage risk |
ASSESSMENTS
To be assessed as competent, learners need to provide satisfactory evidence to all the assessment requirements relating to their knowledge and skills relevant to the unit of competence. Assessment methods may include:
- Written activities
- Case studies
- Projects
- Role plays/observations
COURSE FEE
This course fee is $17,900*
*Prices may vary due to the cost of tools and other training-related supplies.
HOW TO FUND YOUR DREAM
We offer flexible instalment plans or private student loans through Study Loans – finance for students seeking assistance in paying for vocational tertiary education. We are here to help you into your dream career to reach your full potential. Learn more: staracademy.edu.au/studyloans
HOW TO ENROL
Applying to the Joh Bailey Star Academy for Hair & Beauty is easy. You can submit your enrolment application anytime online at staracademy.edu.au/enrol
You can call us on 1300 083 832. You will be contacted to arrange a follow up appointment for a pre-training review. Once we receive your enrolment form, we will send you a Letter of Offer including all the enrolment conditions. When you accept it and return a signed copy along with payment, we will secure your place.