Hairdressers

Hairdressers cut, style, colour, straighten and permanently wave hair, and treat hair and scalp conditions.

**Indicative skill level:**

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

#### In Australia:

- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

#### In New Zealand:

- NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

**Tasks include:**

- providing advice on hair care, beauty products and hairstyles - shampooing hair and conditioning scalps - colouring, straightening and permanently waving hair with chemical solutions - cutting hair with scissors, clippers and razors - styling hair into dreadlocks and braids and adding hair extensions - shaving and trimming beards and moustaches - cleaning work areas and sanitising instruments - arranging appointments and collecting payments - may clean, colour, cut and style wigs and hairpieces