
Learn make-up and braiding skills. Build your specialist hair and beauty knowledge, design make-up plans and create stylish, on-trend braids. Gain confidence to work in salons and retail.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
create a variety of braids, including 3-strand, French, Dutch, and fishtail braids
section hair neatly and evenly
maintain the right tension and consistency
design a make-up plan in line with occasion and colour design principles
identify skin type, colour, tone, and undertones to select the right foundation
apply make-up products according to a make-up plan.
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment.
Credit towards a full qualification.
The ability to create a range of braids.
An understanding of how to design and plan make-up.
Practical skills for real work.
Clear pathways to continue your study and grow your career.
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
During your study you'll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
the confidence to work closely with people
an interest in and comfort with working in a group environment
good organisational skills and the ability to adapt to sudden changes.
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
Our graduates go onto roles like: retail assistant, salon assistant and freelance make-up artist.
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
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