SHB40216 Certificate IV in Hairdressing
This is post trade qualification will give you the advanced skills required for a career as a senior hairdresser, team leader, technical adviser, or freelance session stylist. You'll gain the specialist skills including designing creative haircuts, complex and creative colouring, straightening and hair extensions, and products.
Overview
Campus Midland
When Semester 1, 2026
How On campus
Are you looking to get ahead in a stylish career?
Take your hairdressing career to the next level with the Certificate IV in Hairdressing. This post-trade qualification is designed for experienced hairdressers looking to expand their creative and technical expertise and step into more senior or specialised roles. You’ll gain advanced skills in designing creative haircuts, performing complex colouring techniques, applying hair extensions and straightening services, and using professional products with confidence. You’ll also build the leadership skills needed to guide teams and stay ahead of evolving industry trends.
This is a post trade qualification.
- Design and produce creative haircuts
- Complex and creative colouring
- Straightening and hair extensions
- Hair products
- Technical leadership
- Workplace health and safety
I have the following attributes:
- Creative flair
- A keen eye for detail and good hand eye co-ordination
- Well presented, reliable, punctual, professional, enthusiastic and flexible
- Strong communication skills
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Semester 1, 2026
Details
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| SHBHTLS001 | Provide technical leadership to hairdressing teams |
| SHBHTLS002 | Research and use hairdressing trends to advance creative work |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBMKG413 | Promote products and services |
| 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 |
| SHBHDES006 | Design and style long hair creatively |
| SHBHTRI002 | Conduct trichological assessments |
| SHBHTRI003 | Develop and apply scalp treatment therapies |
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