Certificate IV in Hairdressing
Expand your creative vision in the world of hairdressing
Course code: SHB40216
Let Colour Cosmetica Academy teach you all you need to know about Advanced Hairdressing techniques with our Certificate IV in Hairdressing qualification. Gain knowledge and insights required to work as an advanced senior stylist or technician that leads and directs teams.
Certificate IV in Hairdressing is a growth qualification for qualified Certificate III Hairdressers, who want to take their Hairdressing career to the next level.
Designed to further expand and development technical leadership and knowledge allowing for creatives to work inside artistic industry projects, evolving an eye for trends that advance creative works and develops creative teams through innovation and education. Upskill in technical and style, leadership, art direction, management, recruitment, presentation skills plus advance and enhance your creativity in makeup and innovative hair colouring that sells and still looks beautiful.
Take a new artistic and fashion forward approach to hair cutting, creative longhair, session styling, creative wig design, hair extension art, eyelash extensions, skin treatments, cosmetic tattooing, nail art, and so much more that opens up different gateways to success.
A Hairdresser who achieves this qualification may be skilled in providing specialist services in haircutting, hair design, exciting hair colouring, complex colour correction, hair extensions, chemical texture curl and movement reformation, trichology, session styling, make-up and education.
With a strong emphasis on rising leadership skills that allow Hairdressers to provide direction, training and support to colleagues.
Providing up-to-the-minute work skill instructions, improving environments with better planning, organising and learning in the workplace, through rewarded pathways in planning assessment activities and processes for assessing competence.
Certificate IV in Hairdressing also provides creatives with the opportunities and skills to reshape and build new industry talents that demonstrate advanced multi skilled techniques that have the right amounts of expression and creativity to work with fashion photographers and editorial runway experts, designing hair and makeup trends or technically advise, work and educate for hairdressing educational academies, products companies; or independently work as a freelancer.
Course details
Course fee
*Based on electives.
Approximately $5,819.50 – 7,982.50
Payment plans*
Payment plans are available.
Nominal hours
*Based on electives.
Approximately 520 – 1,130 hours
Duration
1 year
Australian accredited
Yes
Kit and uniform
Not included
*Incurs a 3% administration fee.
Course fee
*Based on electives.
Approximately €5,819.50 – €7,982.50
Payment plans*
Payment plans are available.
Nominal hours
*Based on electives.
Approximately 520 – 1,130 hours
Duration
1 year
Australian accredited
Yes
Kit and uniform
Not included
*Incurs a 3% administration fee.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships*
Course fee
$900.00
Loans/payment plans
Partially Funded
Nominal hours
*Based on Electives
Approximately 520 – 1,130 hours
Duration
1 year
Australian accredited
Yes
Kit and uniform
Not included
*SKILLS SA – South Australia needs skilled people in the growth areas of our economy. Check your eligibility on the skills.sa.gov.au for subsidised training. You may be eligible for government subsidised training based on your employment and training level.
Australian Students
Online: *Based on Electives
Approximately 520-1,130 Hours
Hands on: 2-4 5 Day Block Sessions
Homework assignments: 110 hours
Assessments: 55 hours
Vocational professional placement: 155 hours
European and UK students
Online: *Based on Electives –
Approximately 520-1,130 Hours
Hands on: 2 – 4 5 Day Block Sessions
Homework assignments: 110 hours
Assessments: 55 hours
Vocational professional placement: 155 hours
We encourage you to register early, as spaces are limited.
Practical training:
OR
Undertake their practical training over 1 on-campus days or through 2-4 block training sessions with guidance from one of our expert mentors.
To achieve a SHB40216 Certificate IV in Hairdressing 11 units must be completed:
Core Units
| SHBHTLS001 | Provide technical leadership to hairdressing teams |
| SHBHTLS002 | Research and use hairdressing trends to advance creative work |
Elective Units
Technical focused
| SHBHREF001 | Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments |
| SHBHREF003 | Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments |
| SHBHREF004 | Enhance hair designs using chemical reformation |
| SHBHCLS006 | Solve complex colour problems |
| SHBHCLS007 | Enhance hair designs using |
Haircutting and Styling Focused
| SHBHCUT006 | Create combined haircut structure |
| SHBHCUT008 | Design and perform creative haircut |
Longhair Styling Focused
| SHBHDES004 | Create classic long hair up-styles |
| SHBHDES006 | Design and style long hair creatively |
Hair Extensions, Wigs and Hairpieces
| SHBHDES007 | Apply and maintain wigs and hairpieces |
| SHBHDES008 | Make wigs and hairpieces |
| SHBHDES005 | Select and apply hair extensions |
Management and Leadership Focused
| BSBSTR401 | Promote innovation in a team environment |
| BSBTWK502 | Lead and manage team effectiveness |
Sales Focused
| BSBMKG434 | Promote products and services |
Makeup Focused
| SHBBMUP010 | Design and apply make-up for photography |
Session and Editorial Focused
| SHBHTLS003 | Work as a session stylist |
Hair and Scalp Focused
| SHBHTRI002 | Conduct trichological assessments |
| SHBHTRI003 | Develop and apply scalp treatment therapies |
Education Training and Assessing focused
| TAEASS4012 | Assess competence |
| TAEDEL311 | Provide work skill instruction |
| TAEDEL412 | Facilitate workplace based learning |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), formally recognises a person’s existing skills and knowledge towards the achievement of a nationally recognised qualification or statement of attainment.
Skills may have been gained through:
Pathway options
Makeup Retail Assistant
Most common qualification:
Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
(SHB20121)
Salon Assistant
Most common qualification:
Certificate II in Salon Assistant
(SHB20216)
Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Beauty Services
(SHB30121)
Lash and Brow Technician
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Beauty Services
(SHB30121)
Nail Technician
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Nail Technology
(SHB30321)
Beautician
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Beauty Services
(SHB30121)
Hairdresser/ Hair Stylist
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Hairdressing
(SHB30416)
Barber
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Barbering
(SHB30516)
Beauty Therapist
Most common qualification:
Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
(SHB40121)
Senior Colourist/Senior Stylist
Most common qualification:
Certificate IV in Hairdressing
(SHB40216)
Spa Beauty Therapist
Most common qualification:
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
(SHB50121)
Makeup artist
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Beauty Services
(SHB30121)
Certificate III in Makeup
(SHB30221)
Certificate IV in Screen and Media (specialist makeup services)
(CUA41220)
Diploma of Screen and Media (specialist makeup services)
(CUA51020)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Most common qualification:
Certificate IV in Screen and Media (specialist makeup services)
(CUA41215)
Diploma of Screen and Media (specialist makeup services)
(CUA51020)
Hair and Makeup Artist
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Beauty Services
(SHB30121)
Certificate III in Makeup (SHB30221)
Certificate IV in Screen and Media
(specialist makeup services)
(CUA41220)
Diploma of Screen and Media (specialist makeup services)
(CUA51020)
Laser Therapist
Most common qualification:
Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
(SHB40121)
Advanced Diploma of Intense Pulsed Light and Laser for Hair Reduction
(SHB60118)
Dermal Therapist
Most common qualification:
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
(SHB50121)
Advanced Diploma of Skin Therapy (SHB60221)
Salon Manager
Most common qualification:
Diploma of Salon Management
(SHB50216)
Staff Trainer or Educator
Most common qualification:
Certificate IV in Hairdressing (SHB40216)
Diploma of Salon Management
(SHB50216)
Dermal Clinician
Most common qualification:
Bachelor of Health Science
(Dermal Therapies)
Cosmetic Nurse
Most common qualification:
Bachelor of Nursing
Why study at Colour Cosmetica Academy?
Over the last 25+ years, we’ve worked with some of the most respected experts in the fashion industry and over thousands of creative professionals from over 10 different countries.
We lead in beauty, hairdressing, barbering, makeup, and style education, celebrating diversity and innovation. Our programs equip students with essential skills for lifelong learning and success in dynamic careers.
You may be eligible for subsidised training if you live or work in South Australia.
We have a simple step-by-step enrolment process that we will guide you through.
All of the courses we offer are available in Australia, Europe, the UK & online.
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