The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Consults with clients about their desired hair and facial hair styles
• Analyses clients' hair and features to design and recommend styles
• Trims, cuts and styles hair using clippers and scissors
• Shaves and styles facial hair using razors and trimmers
• Demonstrates and sells products for hair and facial hair

• Consults with clients to determine their desired hair style, and hair and scalp conditions
• Analyses clients' hair and features to design and recommend styles
• Cuts hair using scissors, clippers, razors and other hair cutting tools
• Styles, straightens and permanently waves hair using brushes, combs, straightening irons and other styling tools
• Applies hair colour, highlights and lowlights using various techniques
• Performs hair treatments such as deep conditioning, moisturising and scalp massages