Hair and Beauty Courses
Looking for a new career in the hair and beauty industry? An accredited hair and beauty course is your best place to get started. Choose from a range of qualifications offered by nationally recognised providers that will prepare you with practical skills and knowledge to land that next dream job.
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Job Pathways
Here are some potential career pathways within hair and beauty. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Popular Hair and Beauty Courses
There are 15 courses available for people who want a career in Hair and Beauty.
SHB50121
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Massage Therapist
Waxing Therapist
Spa Therapist
Laser Therapist
Dermal Therapist
Salon Manager
Beautician
Become a qualified beauty therapist and open your own salon with the SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to deliver a wide range of beauty treatments as well as setup and operate a beauty business. Treatment competencies include: body massage, lash and brow services, facials and skin care treatments, waxing, makeip application and design, manicures and pedicures, piercings, and more. You can also gain specialist skills in electrolysis, relaxation massage, or spa treatments. Enquire now for entry requirements, graduation competencies, and upcoming enrolment opportunities near you. Learn more.
SHB30516
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Barber
Hairdresser
Get the skills you need to work at a barber’s shop with the Certificate III in Barbering (SHB30516). It’s a nationally recognised qualification and completed over 12 months at a training centre that enables you to practice your skills. The course is hands-on and covers: shampoo and basin services, haircut design and technique, shaving heads and faces as well as merchandising and cash transactions. Enquire now for a list of study units and enrolment opportunities. Learn more.
SHB30416
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Hairdresser
Barber
The Certificate III in Hairdressing (SHB30416) is the minimum qualification for professional hairdressers in Australia. Over 18 months of 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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SHB30115
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Beautician
Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician
Nail Technician
Retail Assistant
Waxing Therapist
Makeup Artist
A Certificate III in Beauty Services provides students with broad skills and knowledge for success in a range of beauty industry roles. You will gain practical beauty skills including nails, waxing, lash and brows and basic make-up, while also learning about customer service, client consulting and product selection. This course is a pathway to jobs as a nail technician, cosmetic assistant, beautician or make-up artist in a busy salon. Learn more.
SHB30121 & SHB30221
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Makeup Artist
Waxing Therapist
Nail Technician
Beautician
Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician
Want to become a qualified beautician, able to deliver a wide-range of beauty therapies and make-up designs? Try the dual Certificate III in Beauty Services & Certificate III in Make-Up (SHB30121 & SHB30221). This awesome training opportunity allows you to gain two nationally recognised qualifications. The course includes the following therapies and techniques: cosmetic tanning, lash and brow services, body waxing, manicure and pedicure, ear-piercing, intimate waxing, make-up for photography, creative make-up, airbrushed makeup, remedial camouflage makeup, and much more. Enquire now for upcoming enrolment dates and the full list of career competencies. Learn more.
CUA51020
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Makeup Artist
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Seeking a career in film, TV, gaming, or digital content creation? The nationally recognised CUA51020 - Diploma of Screen and Media has scope to develop wide-range of hands-on competencies in makeup artistry, audio and video production, 2D and 3D animation, digital effects, radio and podcasting. Whether you’re wanting to join a national media outlet or publish your own digital content, this course will teach you how to present your work (and yourself) at professional level. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, screen and media specialisations (and their availability), as well as study centres near you. Learn more.
SHB30321
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Retail Assistant
Nail Technician
Beautician
Become a qualified nail technician with the SHB30321 Certificate III in Nail Technology. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to deliver a full range of nail services including manicures, pedicures, acrylic nail enhancements, and nail art. You’ll graduate job-ready with the skills you need to sell beauty products, process transactions, communicate with customers, and keep the nail salon hygienic and clean. Enquire now for the full list of study units, nail service competencies, and enrolment centres near you that offer this course. Learn more.
SHB40115
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Beautician
Nail Technician
Beauty Therapist
Dermal Therapist
Spa Therapist
Waxing Therapist
Graduate as a job-ready beautician with the Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy (SHB40115). This nationally recognised qualification delivers real skills in spray tanning, manicures and pedicures, eyelashes, waxing and tinting, body massage, make-up, and skin care. The course takes 18 months and is completed online with a work placement.
Enquire now for more details about your work placement and other information on how to enrol. Learn more.
SHB50216
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Salon Manager
The Diploma of Salon Management (SHB50216) is perfect for hair and beauty salon owners wanting to compliment their creative skills with sound business knowledge and practices. Students begin their studies with 7 core units. They learn how to manage HR and recruitment, build team leadership and safety while managing treatment services. Students then select 3 elective units from course a range of specialities; franchising, management, training, learning and development.
The Diploma of Salon Management (SHB50216) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Hairdressing and Beauty Services Training Package. Learn more.
SHB30221
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Possible job outcomes:
Makeup Artist
Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician
Retail Assistant
Do you love make-up and cosmetics? With the nationally recognised SHB30221 Certificate III in Make-Up you could become a specialist make-up artist and work in beauty salons, day spas, or even film and TV. The course delivers specialist skills in creative make-up design for events, special occasions and photography, but you can also choose electives that will broaden your service offerings. Options include: spray tanning, waxing, recommending and selling beauty products, lash and brow treatments, creating a business plan, setting up a beauty business, and more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, availability of specialist electives, and upcoming course enrolment dates. Learn more.
10781NAT
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Laser Therapist
Learn to use laser technologies for tattoo removal and skin rejuvenation with the 10781NAT Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Laser and Light Therapies. This nationally recognised diploma is completed over 18 months and will teach you how to analyse a client’s skin and tattoos, design a suitable treatment program, and safely use Intense Pulsed Light and laser technologies.
Enquire now for the list of study units, career applications, and instructions for enrolment. Learn more.
SHB60118
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Laser Therapist
The Advanced Diploma of Intense Pulsed Light and Laser for Hair Reduction (SHB60118) is for skincare specialists and dermal therapists who want to learn how to use the latest technologies for reducing hair on the face and body. During 7 months of training you will learn how to safely apply non-ionising radiation treatments while maintaining infection control standards.
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SHB40216
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Hairdresser
Barber
Stylist
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.
Enquire now for the full list of study units and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
SHB20216
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Salon Assistant
If you’d like to work in at a modern salon or get prepared for a hairdressing apprenticeship try the Certificate II in Salon Assistant (SHB20216). It’s a hands-on qualification (completed over 6-12 months) that will teach you how to greet and prepare clients for their visit to the salon, provide shampoo and basin services, braid hair, and work as part of the salon team. Graduate ready for work as a salon assistant or confidently apply for an apprenticeship.
Enquire now for a list of course dates, training centres, and your eligibility for concessions and subsidies. Learn more.
CUA31020
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Camera Assistant
Lighting Technician
Production Assistant
Junior Animator
Junior Graphic Designer
Junior Video Editor
Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician
Assistant Editor
The CUA31020 Certificate III in Screen and Media is a great way to get started in the film, television, and media industry in Australia. This nationally recognised qualification delivers the hands-on skills and knowledge you need to create digital content and work on a production team. The course covers: working effectively in the creative arts, critical thinking and teamwork, on-the-job safety protocols, preparing video and photo assets, creating visual design components, operating production equipment, installing and operating lighting and sound broadcasting gear. This course also has scope to obtain WHS licences enabling you to work at heights and install stage/event lighting, sets, and marquees. Enquire now for the list of study units, elective choices (and their availability), plus enrolment centres near you. Learn more.
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