Hair and Beauty

4 courses

Hairdressing courses

Do you want to learn the art of hairdressing and perhaps open your own salon one day? TAFE NSW has a strong reputation for training talented, enthu...

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  • 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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Hairdressing course information

It’s easy to balance work and study with a TAFE NSW hairdressing course.

  • Many of our hairdressing courses are 1-2 day short courses that are either refreshers or focus on a particular niche skil...
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Who is a hairdressing course good for?

You'll likely be drawn to hairdressing if you're friendly, a great listener and a genuine team player. Hairdressers don't just brush, spray and trim. Far from it. As a hairdresser you'll provide a relaxing, ...

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Hairdressing career paths

Investing your time and energy into a hairdressing course provides you with several great career options to choose from.

  • A hairdresser brushes, trims, cuts and clips hair for all different kinds...
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

How do I enrol?

At TAFE NSW you can apply or enrol to do a course.

If your course has no entry requirements, you can enrol directly. If there are entry requirements, you will need to apply to be accepted for a position in the course.

  1. Go to the TAFE NSW website to view the course you are interested in
  2. Check if there are any entry requirements, as you may be asked to supply additional information
  3. Select a course location to progress your enrolment
  4. Follow the prompts to complete
  5. You will receive an email confirming your enrolment or application status

If you need further assistance with your enrolment, contact TAFE NSW Student Services on 131 601 between 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday.

How do I know if I’m eligible to apply for a course?

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Why should I study hairdressing?

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