Hair and Beauty Courses in Mackay
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
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
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SHB30516
Duration
12 weeks - 3 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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.
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Duration
12 weeks - 3 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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SHB60221
Estimated fee
From $10,000
Duration
9 weeks - 12 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
The SHB60221 Advanced Diploma of Skin Therapy equips students with advanced skills to design and safely apply non-ionising radiation treatments using intense pulsed light and laser technologies for hair reduction. Practitioners synthesize specialised knowledge to consult, design, and manage treatment programs, possessing advanced communication and technical skills. Operating within a defined scope, they use initiative and judgement to refuse or refer treatments. This qualification leads to roles such as b...
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Estimated fee
From $10,000
Duration
9 weeks - 12 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
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SHBBINF002
Study mode
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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Blended, On Campus
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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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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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