Hair and Beauty Courses in Cairns
Develop skills in hairdressing, beauty therapy, and cosmetology for a creative and rewarding career.
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CUA51020
Duration
8 months - 12 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
The Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-up Services) is designed to equip students with the skills and techniques essential for all facets of professional makeup artistry including screen and media, theatre, fashion and bridal. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical training, this diploma prepares aspiring make-up artists to excel in creating captivating looks which includes the use of wigs, hairstyling and prosthetics. Enquire now to find a course provider near you.
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Duration
8 months - 12 months
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Blended, On Campus
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SHB20216
Duration
7 weeks - 18 months
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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.
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Duration
7 weeks - 18 months
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Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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SHBBMUP008
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
The SHBBMUP008 Apply Eyelash Extensions short course, taught by expert lash artists, focuses on applying, infilling, and removing eyelash extensions to add length and thickness to natural lashes. You will learn client consultation, product selection, and equipment use. This unit applies to beauty therapists, retail assistants, and make-up freelancers in beauty salons, cosmetic outlets, and make-up service settings, requiring routine service decisions within a defined range.
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SHBBINF002
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Blended, On Campus
The SHBBINF002 Maintain Infection Control Standards provides training in maintaining infection control standards during skin penetration treatments in a clinical environment. It covers state or territory and local council requirements, teaching individuals to identify, manage, and control infection risks to clients, colleagues, and themselves. This unit is relevant for beauticians and beauty therapists working in salons, clinics, or cosmetic medical clinics, where they operate autonomously and make indepe...
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Courses for every level and standard, from short courses to diploma qualifications and higher. Find the qualification to suit you, and turn your passion for hair, nails and beauty into a profession.
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Become a professional hairdresser or barber or gain the skills to run a thriving salon with an accredited qualification in Australia.
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