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Hair and Beauty
16 courses
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- Short Courses7
- Certificates7
- Diploma Level2
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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...
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Statement of AttainmentFade Like A Barber
900-80580Keep 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 IIIBarbering
SHB30516-01Become 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.
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...
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TAFE StatementBrow Lamination
800-000671Bolster 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 AttainmentIntense Pulsed Light and Laser Safety for Hair Reduction
901-00066Learn 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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Statement of AttainmentClassic Eyelash Extensions
901-00056Perfect 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 AttainmentTanning Techniques
901-00058Master the art of flawless bronzing. Gain professional training from experienced beauty therapists and practise on real, diverse clients. You’ll provide realistic spray tans that complement client complexions for the makings of a successful business.
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Statement of AttainmentLash and Brow Treatments
900-82944Embark 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 AttainmentApply Acrylic Nail Enhancements
900-83036Learn 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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Certificate IIINail Technology
SHB30321-01Acquire 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 IIIBeauty Services
SHB30121-01Discover 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 IVBeauty Therapy
SHB40121-01Become 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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DiplomaBeauty Therapy
SHB50121-01Master 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.
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...
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Certificate IISalon Assistant
SHB20216-01Prepare 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 IIIHairdressing
SHB30416-01Launch 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.
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...
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Certificate IIIMake-Up
SHB30221-01Build 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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DiplomaScreen and Media (Specialist Make-Up Services)
CUA51020-06Learn 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.
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...
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