Study Options
Academy Short courses
To accompany its range of Nationally accredited courses the Academy has consulted with industry experts and created an extensive range of Short course options for stylists of all levels.
Short courses run continually and are tailored to meet the ever changing needs of individuals, salons and our industry. Dependant on the needs of our students they may run from 2 days up to 12 days and cover a range of skills including;
- Classic and fashion long hair design
- Session styling
- Cutting refreshers
- Advanced technical cutting, and
- Business management courses
For further information please contact the Academy direct.
Apprenticeship training
From the beginning the hairdressing industry has employed a system of training that enables its junior members the opportunity to learn and apply new skills in and outside the workplace. The Academy of Advanced Hair Design has endeavoured to create a training schedule that is best suited to students reaching their full potential, while understanding the rigors of running a functional salon.
With over 20 years industry experience in training and employing apprentices our Director of Education places great importance on fully integrating both theoretical and practical skills. And is a strong advocate for Apprentice productivity in the workplace.
Methods of training
Day release; the apprentice, salon and Academy will negotiate an appropriate day of attendance that will suit the individuals needs. The Apprentice is required to attend on the nominated day every week for the duration of the apprenticeship. The Academy will notify the salon of holidays or student free days.
Block release; the apprentice, salon and Academy will negotiate all block dates prior to commencement. The Apprentice is required to attend three 2week releases throughout the duration of the year. Salons will be notified of holidays or student free days.
School-based trainees:
The Academy is fully equipped to facilitate school-based training, with its flexibility to the needs of students and government requirements. This is a great option for students who wish to enter the industry on a part-time basis and encourages them to earn while they learn.
For all school-based enquiries please contact Emma, our Student Liaison Officer.
International Students
Certificate III in Hairdressing WRH30106
Entry Requirements: Demonstrate minimum English language requirements of IELTS 5.5 Academic module, with no individual band to be below 5.0, or its equivalent. Satisfactory evidence that English was the medium of instruction and assessment in secondary or tertiary studies maybe considered, at the discretion of the CEO, as meeting the Academy’s requirement of proficiency in English. Or a completed Senior High School or equivalent to the Australian Year 12 level of education with a sound achievement in English and Mathematics and/or successful completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate III or higher in any area of study requiring formal written communication and numeracy skills.
Duration: 52 weeks (maximum). This includes 45 weeks of study at 20 hours per week minimum, a requirement for 240 hours undertaken on Thursday and Friday in the 3rd Semester of the course) at the Academy’s Hairdressing salon which is open to the public and 7 weeks holidays (depending upon which semester the course is commenced).
Successful completion of this course will not guarantee employment, however it does give you the skills to help you gain employment in the Hairdressing Industry. Your training will cover all aspects of hairdressing you would likely encounter in a Hairdressing Salon.
Certificate IV in Hairdressing WRH40106 Course Units
Entry Requirements: Completion of Certificate III in Hairdressing or can demonstrate competency, as part of the RPL process, against the pre-requisites for units within this qualification.
Duration: 32 weeks(max). This program includes 21 weeks of study of 20 hours per week minimum, a requirement for 160 hours (6 weeks @ 20 hours per week) at the Academy’s Hairdressing salon which is open to the public and 1 to 5 weeks holidays (depending upon which semester the course is commenced).
Successful completion of this course leads to exciting possibilities in the Hairdressing Industry. Your training will not only cover aspects of photographic work, in other words, preparing the hair and applying make-up on models for a photographic shoot, it will also cover aspects of salon management.
Diploma of Hairdressing Salon Management WRH50106
Entry Requirements: Certificate IV is the pre-requisite for the Diploma units offered by the Academy of Advanced Hair Design. However, it is expected that the student is either a qualified hairdresser or is currently enrolled in the Certificate III and/or Certificate IV in Hairdressing at the Academy.
Duration: 24 weeks (maximum). This includes 19 weeks of study at 20 hours per week minimum and 1 to 5 weeks holidays (depending upon which semester the course is commenced).
Academy of Advanced Hair Design has entered into an agreement with Axiom College to provide 6 hours of training per week on their campus which is a short 5 minute walk from the Academy. There will be two, three hour sessions programmed over two days. The remaining 14 hours of training will be held at the Academy’s campus in Milton. By entering into this agreement, Academy of Advanced Hair Design can offer you the opportunity to develop business knowledge and skills relevant to a range of business ventures as well as developing the business knowledge and skills most relevant to a Hairdressing business.
Successful completion of this course will not guarantee employment, however it does give you the skills to help you to manage a Hairdressing salon or operate your own business in the Hairdressing Industry. Your training will cover all aspects of hairdressing business management you would likely encounter in a Hairdressing Salon.
