Hairdressing and Barbering Courses in Mackay
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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
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Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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SHB30416
Duration
8 months - 4 years
Study mode
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
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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The Bachelor of Fashion Business offers a distinctive educational experience in Australia. Its curriculum equips students for diverse career opportunities in the fashion sector by integrating creative and business units. These include marketing, product management, ecommerce, styling, buying, visual merchandising, sourcing, and supply chain management, preparing graduates to thrive in the dynamic creative industry.
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SHB50115
Duration
12 months - 18 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
The Diploma of Beauty Therapy is for students wanting a full-time career in the beauty industry — either owning your own salon or working at health spas, beauty clinics and studios. This course focuses on practical skills which may include reflexology, massage, aromatherapy, waxing, lash and brow services, facial treatments, cosmetics and tanning. You will also develop a holistic understanding of emerging technologies and trends in the beauty industry. Enquire now to speak to a course advisor about your study options.
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Duration
12 months - 18 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
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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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