1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition, Revision 1  
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MINOR GROUP 391 HAIRDRESSERS


    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:
      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.

    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




This section contains the following subsection :
          UNIT GROUP 3911 Hairdressers

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