Certificate IV in Hairdressing

WRH40109
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Superseded by: SIH40111 Certificate IV in Hairdressing
Description

The Certificate IV in Hairdressing has been designed to expand the development of the complex technical skills and knowledge of hairdressing practitioners.

Likely functions in the hairdressing industry for those who achieve this qualification may include employment as a highly skilled hairdresser, working as part of a salon team or coordinating a salon team; a technical adviser with a hairdressing products company; or independently as a freelance session stylist. Functions at this level include the self-directed application of a broad range of knowledge and skills and the provision of technical leadership, training and support to colleagues. A hairdresser at this level may provide specialist services, including haircutting, hair design, hair colouring, complex colour correction, hair extensions, chemical reformation, trichology and make-up application.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Food, Hospitality and Personal Services field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate IV).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Food, Hospitality and Personal Services field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate IV).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Food, Hospitality and Personal Services field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate IV).

Jobs

Graduates of the Food, Hospitality and Personal Services field (Certificate IV) are most often employed as:

Technicians and Trades Workers

46.0%

Technicians and Trades Workers
Community and Personal Service Workers

18.7%

Community and Personal Service Workers
Managers

12.6%

Managers

Industries

Graduates of the Food, Hospitality and Personal Services field (Certificate IV) are most often employed in:

Accommodation and Food Services

70.8%

Accommodation and Food Services
Health Care and Social Assistance

7.7%

Health Care and Social Assistance
Manufacturing

5.5%

Manufacturing

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

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If you are leaving school or looking for work, you may be able to study a free or low-fee course through JobTrainer.

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Subsidised Training

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VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. The compulsory repayment threshold for the 2019-20 income year is $45,881.

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Australian Apprenticeships


Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

Unfortunately, this qualification is not currently available as an Australian Apprenticeship.


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USI

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Labour Market

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First released in: WRH06 Hairdressing Training Package

Supersedes: WRH40106 Certificate IV in Hairdressing

Superseded by: SIH40111 Certificate IV in Hairdressing

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