Hair and Beauty

Hair and Beauty

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Learn the latest trends and techniques from expert, industry-experienced teachers and make sure your appointment book is always full. When you study hair and beauty course at TAFE NSW, you'll gain a trade level qualification to practise as a barber, hairdresser, make-up artist or beauty technician, or take advantage of your organisational abilities to study salon management.

Barbering

Get the hang of hair cutting and styling techniques and become a natural at customer service. Open the doors to your own barbershop or join an established barbering salon. more...

  • TAFE Statement Barbering Skills - Introduction

    800-000037

    Gain practical skills in barbering. Learn to shampoo and dry hair to shape and use clippers to cut hair and perform basic fades. Hone your interpersonal skills as you prepare clients for service. Go on to fine-tune your practice with further study.

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  • Statement of Attainment Fade Like A Barber

    900-80580

    Keep up with men’s grooming trends and give your clients an overall barbering experience. Consult with real clients and practise your skills in a simulated industry barbershop or salon. Develop the techniques you need to become a qualified barber.

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  • Certificate III Barbering

    SHB30516-01

    Become a qualified barber and join the thriving men’s grooming industry. Whether you’re looking to work on your carving skills or an apprentice learning on-the-job, you’ll fine-tune your practice in our industry-standard barbershops and salons.

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Beauty

Embrace your creativity as you build a budding beauty career. Indulge clients in spa treatments like massages and complete lash and brow treatments, facials and hair removals. Glam clients up with expert make-up and nailcare services. more...

  • TAFE Statement Lash Lift

    800-000672

    Complete lash lift treatments on clients in a salon environment. Apply the step-by-step process of lifting lashes and correctly style lashes to complement different eye shapes. Offer post-treatment care advice and service.

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  • TAFE Statement Brow Lamination

    800-000671

    Bolster your beautician's toolkit with the highly sought-after skill of brow lamination. Learn to laminate brows by performing treatments on students and clients. Gain confidence in offering full service with post-treatment care advice and service.

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  • Statement of Attainment Lash and Brow Treatments

    900-82944

    Embark on a career in the beauty services industry and gain the skills to safely provide lash and brow treatments. Learn how to shape brows, tint brows and lashes and complete lash lifts on real clients in a simulated commercial salon.

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  • Statement of Attainment Manicure and Pedicure Services

    900-83035

    Practise the art of pampering with this introductory course. Provide services and advice to clients getting hand, foot and nail treatments. Apply nail polish after filing and shaping nails, and learn to exfoliate skin and massage hands and feet.

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  • Statement of Attainment Classic Eyelash Extensions

    900-82946

    Build on your beauty therapy skills with this short course. Gain the skills and knowledge required to apply eyelash extensions for added length and thickness of natural lashes, to meet client needs.

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  • Statement of Attainment Classic Eyelash Extensions

    901-00056

    Perfect the art of creating classic eyelash extensions that complement and enhance the unique eye shapes of your clients. Apply lashes seamlessly and safely, in and out of class, and begin to build your own professional portfolio.

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  • Statement of Attainment Apply Acrylic Nail Enhancements

    900-83036

    Learn the specialist skills to apply acrylic nail enhancements and discuss and review treatments with real clients. Gain knowledge to specialise as an acrylic nail technician, prepare for further study or upskill your existing industry experience with this short course.

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  • Statement of Attainment Intense Pulsed Light and Laser Safety for Hair Reduction

    901-00066

    Learn the safety information you need to confidently open your own intense pulsed light (IPL) and laser hair reduction clinic. Understand Australian and New Zealand standards, research different devices and learn basic laser and IPL physics.

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  • Certificate III Beauty Services

    SHB30121-01

    Discover Australia's exciting beauty services industry and become a qualified beautician. In this highly practical course led by industry professionals, you'll learn a range of treatments and customer service skills to set you up for success.

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  • Certificate III Nail Technology

    SHB30321-01

    Acquire the skills to become a qualified nail technician as you learn how to make people feel their polished best. Express your creativity using your new nail art techniques and skills in a beauty salon or apply them to starting your own business.

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  • Certificate IV Beauty Therapy

    SHB40121-01

    Become a qualified beauty therapist and strengthen a suite of practical skills in a TAFE NSW beauty salon. Learn how to care for your clients from booking through to follow-up consultations, building a level of trust along the way that will have them returning to your salon time after time.

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  • Diploma Beauty Therapy

    SHB50121-01

    Master the art of making people feel great as you practise a range of beauty therapies, provide consultations and advise real clients. Gain expert knowledge and a professional portfolio to help you become a reputable beauty therapist.

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  • Advanced Diploma Intense Pulsed Light and Laser for Hair Reduction

    SHB60118-01

    Make permanent hair removal a possibility with advanced IPL skills. Add an extra dimension to your career in beauty salons as you find your niche in salons, laser clinics and cosmetic practices.

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  • Advanced Diploma Skin Therapy

    SHB60221-01

    Use cutting-edge technology like intense pulsed light (IPL) to help clients achieve glowing and youthful skin. Craft unique treatment programs and work as a skin therapist in a growing part of the beauty industry.

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Hairdressing

Master how to cut, style and colour using a range of techniques for all ages and learn the customer service skills that will keep your clients coming back again and again. more...

  • Statement of Attainment Hair Design

    900-82950

    Get your foot in the door as a hairstylist and see firsthand what it’s like to work in a hair salon. Get experience styling hair on real clients in a commercial simulated salon environment and gain a strong pathway to continue your studies.

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  • Statement of Attainment Pathway to Hair

    900-81209

    Equip yourself with fundamental skills in hair styling. Gain specialist skills in styling hair, creating long hair upstyles and braiding in our simulated industry hair salons. Work as a hair salon assistant or hair stylist for photoshoots or events.

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  • Certificate II Salon Assistant

    SHB20216-01

    Prepare for exciting work and further study in hairdressing or barbering with this entry level course. Gain creative and professional skills in salons or simulated workplaces and practise on paying clients, as you build confidence in providing an outstanding customer experience.

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  • Certificate III Hairdressing

    SHB30416-01

    Launch your career as a qualified hairdresser or hairstylist and learn how to cut, colour and create styles your clients will love. Gain highly sought after skills to set you apart in the market and to build your clientele, then graduate ready to work in an established salon or open one of your own.

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Make-Up

Express yourself and make people feel their best by combining the technical skills and artistry of make-up. Create make-up looks that will suit different face shapes and skin tones for every possible occasion, day or night. more...

  • Statement of Attainment Intro to Makeup

    900-83034

    Step into the makeup and beauty industry with confidence and learn how to apply beauty industry knowledge to real world clients. Design a makeup plan, transform looks and enhance facial features using makeup techniques suited for a range of events.

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  • Certificate II Retail Cosmetics

    SHB20121-01

    Build a career that combines your love of make-up and flair for customer service. Learn in TAFE NSW beauty salons and graduate ready to find exciting work as a retail sales consultant in pharmacies, specialty make-up retailers and department stores.

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  • Certificate III Make-Up

    SHB30221-01

    Build your technical make-up skills and complement them with key industry knowledge. Learn from industry professionals and develop a range of make-up design, application and customer service techniques so you can thrive as a professional make-up artist.

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  • Diploma Screen and Media (Specialist Make-Up Services)

    CUA51020-06

    Learn from industry experts and practise your creative craft in a range of different contexts. Gain the skills needed to pursue a career as a hair and make-up professional as you get the opportunity to participate in a variety of high-profile events.

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Salon Management

Become business savvy and successfully manage teams in the workplace. Learn all the tools you'll need to operate a thriving hair, nail, tanning, beauty or spa salon. more...

  • Diploma Salon Management

    SHB50216-01

    Step into your power as a qualified salon manager and learn what it takes to lead the day-to-day operations of a salon business. Learn to truly understand customer needs, deliver exceptional customer service and promote a safe, professional and vibrant culture as a business manager or owner.

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