Hairdressing Training Package transition roadmap
SEPT 2026
To assist our customers with planning, we have developed a transition roadmap outlining our current approach to the Hairdressing Training Package update.
Development of our learning materials has already commenced against Draft 1 of the Training Package. Following endorsement, we plan to progressively release updated learning materials and assessments, along with qualification mapping documents and gap analysis reports to assist RTOs with their implementation planning.
See our roadmap below for your information and hope it assists as you begin considering your own transition timelines.
RELEASE 1
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Qualification mapping documents available
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Gap analysis documents available
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Block 1 learning materials and assessments released:
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Hair Theory Cluster:
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SHBXCMP001- Work safely and sustainably in personal services
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SHBXCCS010 - Communicate effectively and explore consultation techniques
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SHBXCCS011 - Provide services to clients
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SHBXCCS012 - Maintain and organise tools, equipment, and work areas
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SHBXCCS015 - Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting
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SHBXSSM002 - Develop and expand a client base
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SHBSSTY001 - Provide basin services
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SHBSCHM006 - Identify hair and scalp conditions
RELEASE 2
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Block 2 learning materials and assessments released:
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Hair Styling Cluster:
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SHBSSTY002 - Style and finish hair
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SHBSSTY005 - Finish styling services using thermal tools tools
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​General Electives:
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​SHBXCCS013 - Provide head and neck massages for relaxation
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SHBXSSM001 - Apply professional online conduct
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SIRRINV003 - Receive and handle stock
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SIRRMER026 - Prepare and maintain visual merchandise displays
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SIRXSLS010 - Sell to the customer
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RELEASE 3
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Block 3 learning materials and assessments released:
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Hair Colour Cluster:
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SHBSCHM001 - Explore colour and chemical science for salon work
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SHBSCHM002 - Identify and plan colour and chemical services
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SHBSCHM003 - Provide colour services
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SHBSCHM004 - Provide chemical reformation services
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SHBSCHM007 - Provide complex colour services
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RELEASE 4
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Block 4 learning materials and assessments released:
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Hair Cutting Cluster:
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SHBSCUT001 - Identify and plan haircuts
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SHBSCUT002 - Create solid form and increased layered structures
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SHBSCUT003 - Create graduated and layered structures
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SHBSCUT004 - Create combined structures
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RELEASE 5
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Final learning materials and assessments released:
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Technical Electives:
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SHBSCHM005 - Provide complex chemical reformation services
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SHBSCUT005 - Cut hair using complex techniques
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SHBSSTY004 - Style hair for events and special occasions
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General Electives​
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SIRXCOM004 - Work effectively in a team​
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SIRXPDK004 - Advise on products and services
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SIRXSLS011 - Process transactions
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Transition support completed
