Stylist Courses
A Stylist offers hairdressing services, including cuts, colours, and styles, while ensuring excellent customer service and staying updated on trends.
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How do I become a Stylist
Get qualified to work as a Stylist with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
10827NAT
The 10827NAT Diploma of Styling (Fashion, Image and Media) is a head start into a glamorous career as a fashion stylist. This nationally recognised diploma will teach you how to work with clients and recommend fashions, accessories, hair and beauty products according to their body shape and personality. In this fun course, not only will you learn how to dress models, style hair, and design make-up, you’ll also get the skills you need to set up and manage your own personal styling business. Sound fabulous?...
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SHB30416
Duration
8 months - 4 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
The Certificate III in Hairdressing (SHB30416) is the minimum qualification for professional hairdressers in Australia. Through practical training, you will learn how to wash, cut, style, and treat both men’s and women’s hair — as well as work in a contemporary salon. This extensive course covers: hair colours, lightening, braiding, bleaching and other chemical treatments.
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Duration
8 months - 4 years
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Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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SHB40216
Duration
5 months - 16 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
Are you a qualified hairdresser and ready to level-up your cutting and colouring technique? Try the Certificate SHB40216 IV in Hairdressing. This nationally recognised training course is completed over 6 months and introduces the latest hairdressing trends (and techniques) in freehand clipping, chemical reformation, creative colouring and lightening. The course also covers makeup services, product sales, and salon leadership.
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Duration
5 months - 16 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
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10871NAT
Get the skills you need to make your mark in the world of fashion with the 10871NAT Diploma of Fashion Styling. This nationally recognised diploma will give you the skills and confidence you need to style models and clients for business, social media, fashion editorial, TV and media. The course is hands-on and during your studies you’ll be planning and styling photo shoots, researching design trends, exploring the use of colour, and learning how to network like a boss. You’ll graduate ready for a fashion ...
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How much does a Stylist earn?
In Australia, a full time Stylist generally earns $1,197 per week ($62,244 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Stylist?
The number of people working in this industry has grown strongly in recent years. There are currently 73,300 people employed in this job role in Australia compared to 57,400 five years ago. Stylists may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Stylist?
A Graduate Certificate in Hairdressing Creative Leadership is an ideal qualification if you’re interested in working as a Stylist. You’ll learn about current and future design trends, develop techniques for original hair designs and be able to produce innovative hairdressing concepts for special events.
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Choose from a range of accredited Hair and Beauty courses offered by nationally recognised providers that will prepare you with practical skills and knowledge to land that next dream job.
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A Stylist provides a range of hairdressing services at a hair salon. You might discuss hair care options with your clients and offer various cut, colour and styling treatments. Stylists might also provide specialist hair services and cater for special events like weddings or school formals.
Stylists should have excellent personal skills and be able to provide good customer service. It’s important that you can communicate well and understand your clients’ needs. Stylists should be up to date with current hair trends and have well developed styling skills. You’ll need to be organised and able to manage your time well.
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