HAIRDRESSER

ANZSCO 391111

Description

Cuts, styles, colours, straightens and permanently waves hair, and treats hair and scalp conditions.

 

Skill Level

3

 

 

Specialisations

• Barber

 

 

Occupation Lists

 

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

• Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List
• RSMS Occupations List

 

This occupation is not on the following skills lists:

• Skilled Occupations List

 

 

Group: 3911 Hairdressers

Description

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

 

 

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

 

 

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:
NZ Register 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.

 

 

Occupations in this Group

• 391111 Hairdresser

 

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP