Hairdresser
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- Technicians and Trades Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 39Other Technicians and Trades Workers
- Minor group
- 392Barbers and Hairdressers
- Unit group
- 3921Barbers and Hairdressers
Description
Cuts, styles, colours, straightens and permanently waves hair, and treats hair and scalp conditions.
Unit group
3921 · Barbers and HairdressersDescription
Cut, style, taper, colour, straighten and permanently wave hair.
Skill level
Australia
3
Occupation skill level 3
Tasks
Tasks include
- 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
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/3/39/392/3921
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
