Certificate IV in Hairdressing is the standard qualification for the hairdressing industry and all course units will be assessed in a workplace environment or in our Salons open to the public.
Certificate IV in Hairdressing offers breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and competencies covering selecting, adapting and transferring skills and knowledge to new environments. Certificate IV in Hairdressing provides you with the technical advice and early leadership skills for problem resolution. Such skills can be applied across a range of roles in a variety of contexts and some complexity of choice of options available.
You will be able to perform across a defined range of skills within a broader range of activities than in Certificate II in Hairdressing, involving set routines, methods and procedures. You will be able to use your own judgment and discretion in equipment selection, services or contingency measures all within known time constraints.
Activities may involve individual some responsibility for others and you will be expected to work in the college team environment which may involve some team co-ordination.
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| Code | Description |
SIRXMGT001A | Coordinate work teams |
SIRXOHS002A | Maintain store safety |
WRHHD405B | Select and apply hair extensions |
WRHHD304A | Design and apply long hair design finishes |
WRHCL406B | Solve complex colour problems |
WRHCL305B | Perform on scalp full head and re-touch bleach services |
WRBFS202B | Design and apply make-up |
WRBFS203B | Design and apply make-up for photography |
SIRXQUA001A | Develop innovative ideas at work |
WRHHC410B | Design and perform creative haircuts |
WRHHD406B | Work as a session stylist |
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent as a Hairdresser with advanced Hairdressing Techniques
On completion of this course, you will receive the following Nationally-recognised qualification:

This course is delivered face-to-face, through a combination of tutorials and hairdressing lab workshops. You will be assessed through written tests, hairdressing-based tasks, and assignments Equipment includes: Fully Equipped Hairdressing Salons, Training Salon, Printed and on line Resources. Spacious classrooms, free internet access