Hairdressing Courses Online
Australia’s best hairdressing courses are here online. Whether you’re looking for a hairdressing apprenticeship or to get the business skills you need to open your own salon, there is a nationally recognised hairdressing course here for you.
VET hairdressing qualifications are taught by industry professionals with real world experience on the salon floor — as well as teaching qualifications. You’ll learn the latest cutting and treatment techniques as well as the admin, IT, and marketing skills needed to get your salon noticed. Take a look now.
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Job Pathways
Here are some potential career pathways within hairdressing. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Popular Hairdressing Courses
There are 7 courses available for people who want a career in Hairdressing.
SHB30516
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Hairdresser
Barber
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. 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.
Enquire now for the list of study units and the next intake dates. Learn more.
SHB50121
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Massage Therapist
Spa Therapist
Laser Therapist
Dermal Therapist
Waxing 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.
10871NAT
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Stylist
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 styling career position or consultancy. Enquire now for the full list of study units, fashion career outcomes, and the latest enrolment opportunities in your area. Learn more.
SHB40216
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Stylist
Hairdresser
Barber
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.
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.
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