391111 Hairdresser

ANZSCO Occupation Code: 
391111
ANZSCO Occupation Name: 
Hairdresser
Skill Assessing Authority: 
TRA
Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List: 
No
Short-term Skilled Occupation List: 
Yes
494: 
Yes
PMSOL Occupation: 
No
ANZSCO Occupation Description: 

391111 HAIRDRESSER

Cuts, styles, colours, straightens and permanently waves hair, and treats hair and scalp conditions.
Skill Level: 3
Specialisation:
Barber

ANZSCO Skill Level: 
3

3911 Hairdressers

ANZSCO Unit Group Code: 
3911
ANZSCO Unit Group Name: 
Hairdressers
ANZSCO Unit Group Description: 

3911 HAIRDRESSERS

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

Avg. weekly earnings - males (May 2012): 
592.80
Avg. weekly earnings - females (May 2012): 
611.60
Avg. weekly earnings - persons (May 2012): 
608.70