Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

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

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this minor 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.

Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit group:

3911 Hairdressers