ANZSCO code – 391111 Hairdresser

  391111: Hairdresser Description Cuts, styles, colours, straightens and permanently waves hair, and treats hair and scalp conditions. Skill Level 3 Occupations at Skill Level 3 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following: – NZ Register Level 4 qualification – AQF Certificate IV or – AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training. 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.  Assessing Authority

  • Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)

traenquiries@dese.gov.au  Specialisations

  • Barber

 Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation. Unit Group 3911: Hairdressers Description 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

  • 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