Certificate III in Hairdressing at Melbourne Polytechnic

Design your own specialised skill set and build towards a successful hairdressing career with the Certificate III in Hairdressing (Non-Apprenticeship stream). With an emphasis on advanced hairstyling techniques, this course will teach you the skills you'll need for a thriving career in hairdressing. With an expected 31,000 job openings across the hairdressing industry in the next five years, it's a great time to pick up the scissors. As part of Melbourne Polytechnic's Certificate III in Hairdressing (Non-Apprenticeship stream), you'll receive industry-ready training from experienced industry professionals. With expert knowledge guiding you throughout your studies, our course will provide you with highly sought after hairdressing techniques without the need for an apprenticeship. You'll learn necessary and specialist skills, including cut and colour, hair braiding, chemical and keratin protein straightening, even managing appointment booking systems. Melbourne Polytechnic's purpose-built fully-equipped training salon is open five days a week for real-world training right on campus. Working with industry bodies, we offer hairdressing students unique opportunities to take part in training workshops with industry experts, enter industry-accredited hair competitions and exhibit your skills in an end-of-year student showcase.