Hairdressing and Barbering

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Salon Manager

Salon Managers oversee the daily operations of hairdressing and beauty salons, ensuring staff availability, marketing efforts, and high-quality services.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Hairdresser

Hairdressers style and treat hair through cutting, colouring, and various treatments, while managing appointments and selling products.

Avg yearly income $69,992
Skill level Beginner

Barber

Barbers cut and style men's hair, shave beards, and offer grooming services while managing appointments, selling products, and maintaining equipment.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Beginner

Stylist

A Stylist offers hairdressing services, including cuts, colours, and styles, while ensuring excellent customer service and staying updated on trends.

Avg yearly income $62,244
Skill level Advanced

Salon Assistant

Salon Assistants greet clients, provide hair treatments, manage appointments, and maintain salon cleanliness, requiring good communication and customer service skills.

Avg yearly income $56,472
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in hairdressing and barbering

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SHB50121

Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Blended, On Campus
12 - 18 months
$8,500 - $21,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Spa Therapist Salon Manager Beauty Therapist
Skin Therapist Dermal Therapist IPL and Laser Technician Clinical Aesthetician
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Spa Therapist Salon Manager Beauty Therapist Skin Therapist Dermal Therapist IPL and Laser Technician Clinical Aesthetician + 4 more
SHB50216

Diploma of Salon Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salon Manager Stylist Retail Manager
Area Manager Sales Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salon Manager Stylist Retail Manager Area Manager Sales Manager + 2 more
SHBHDES003

Create Finished Hair Design
Online
10 weeks
$2,999
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Barber Hairdresser Hair and Makeup Artist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Barber Hairdresser Hair and Makeup Artist
SHB30516

Certificate III in Barbering
On Campus
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Barber Salon Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Barber Salon Assistant
SHBHDES005

Select and Apply Hair Extensions
Online
8 weeks
$2,999
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hairdresser Beauty Therapist Hair and Makeup Artist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hairdresser Beauty Therapist Hair and Makeup Artist
SHB30416

Certificate III in Hairdressing
On Campus
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hairdresser Salon Assistant Stylist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hairdresser Salon Assistant Stylist
SHB30321

Certificate III in Nail Technology
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 14 months
$0 - $10,255
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nail Technician Beautician Retail Assistant
Beauty Therapist Salon Assistant Salon Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nail Technician Beautician Retail Assistant Beauty Therapist Salon Assistant Salon Manager + 3 more
SHB30121

Certificate III in Beauty Services
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $11,863
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beautician Nail Technician Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician
Waxing Therapist Makeup Artist Salon Assistant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beautician Nail Technician Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician Waxing Therapist Makeup Artist Salon Assistant + 3 more
SHB20216

Certificate II in Salon Assistant
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $5,785
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salon Assistant Receptionist Sales Assistant
Hairdressing Assistant Therapy Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salon Assistant Receptionist Sales Assistant Hairdressing Assistant Therapy Assistant + 2 more
SHB40216

Certificate IV in Hairdressing
Blended, On Campus
5 - 16 months
$0 - $5,600
  • At least 1 years work experience in a related field AND
  • Completed Certificate III in Hairdressing or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Hairdresser Barber Stylist
Salon Manager Small Business Owner Entrepreneur
+ 3 more
  • At least 1 years work experience in a related field AND
  • Completed Certificate III in Hairdressing or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Hairdresser Barber Stylist Salon Manager Small Business Owner Entrepreneur + 3 more
10871NAT

Diploma of Fashion Styling
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stylist Fashion Consultant Visual Merchandiser
Costume Designer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stylist Fashion Consultant Visual Merchandiser Costume Designer + 1 more
SHBBFAS005

Provide Facial Treatments and Skin Care Recommendations
On Campus
2 - 11 weeks
$0 - $2,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beautician Beauty Therapist Skin Therapist
Dermal Therapist Spa Therapist Salon Assistant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beautician Beauty Therapist Skin Therapist Dermal Therapist Spa Therapist Salon Assistant + 3 more
SHBBNLS007

Provide Manicure and Pedicare Services
Blended, On Campus
1 - 4 days
$0 - $2,920
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beautician Nail Technician Beauty Therapist
Salon Assistant Spa Therapist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beautician Nail Technician Beauty Therapist Salon Assistant Spa Therapist + 2 more
SHBBNLS009

Apply Acrylic Nail Enhancements
Blended, On Campus
2 - 3 weeks
$1,500 - $2,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nail Technician Beauty Therapist Salon Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nail Technician Beauty Therapist Salon Assistant
SHBBBOS007

Apply Cosmetic Tanning Products
Blended, On Campus
1 - 4 days
$0 - $1,018
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Skin Therapist Beauty Therapist Salon Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Skin Therapist Beauty Therapist Salon Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate in Facial Care Fundamentals
Blended
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beauty Therapist Skin Therapist Salon Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beauty Therapist Skin Therapist Salon Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate in Fashion Business
Online
3 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Assistant Stylist Sales Assistant
Customer Service Representative
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Assistant Stylist Sales Assistant Customer Service Representative + 1 more
SHBBNLS011

Use Electric File Equipment for Nail Services
On Campus
6 weeks
$440 - $800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nail Technician Beauty Therapist Salon Assistant
Spa Therapist Nail Artist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nail Technician Beauty Therapist Salon Assistant Spa Therapist Nail Artist + 2 more
SHBBBOS010

Use Reflexology Relaxation Techniques in Beauty Treatments
On Campus
2 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beauty Therapist Massage Therapist Spa Therapist
Salon Assistant Aromatherapist Wellness Coach
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beauty Therapist Massage Therapist Spa Therapist Salon Assistant Aromatherapist Wellness Coach + 3 more

Bachelor of Fashion Business
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
E-Commerce Manager Fashion Merchandiser Retail Manager
Store Manager Visual Merchandiser Brand Manager Fashion Consultant Stylist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
E-Commerce Manager Fashion Merchandiser Retail Manager Store Manager Visual Merchandiser Brand Manager Fashion Consultant Stylist + 5 more
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