Hairdressing and Barbering Courses in Gold Coast
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SHB30516
Duration
12 weeks - 3 years
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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
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SHB30416
Duration
8 months - 4 years
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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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SHBHDES003
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On Campus, Online
The SHBHDES003 Create Finished Hair Designs is an accredited course focusing on hair styling in Sydney, recognised through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This course equips hairdressers and barbers with the skills to consult, advise, and recommend suitable hair designs based on client preferences and facial features. It is designed for professionals in hairdressing salons or barber shops, emphasising discretion, judgment, and accountability in client service and the execution of hair designs.
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SHBBNLS011
The SHBBNLS011 Use Electric File Equipment for Nail Services covers the skills and knowledge needed to use electric file equipment for artificial nail applications. It involves consulting with clients, selecting appropriate bits, and using electric files to prepare or adjust artificial nails. This can be a standalone or part of a series. Suitable for nail technicians, beauticians, and beauty therapists in salon settings, it requires interpreting observations and following established procedures to ensure ...
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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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