Hairdressing and Barbering

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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

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

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

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
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in hairdressing and barbering

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SHB50121

Diploma of Beauty Therapy
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $21,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Massage Therapist Beautician Waxing Therapist
Spa Therapist Salon Manager Laser Therapist Dermal Therapist Beauty Therapist Cosmetic Nurse Salon Assistant Dermal Clinician IPL and Laser Technician Reflexology Therapist Dermatology Assistant Clinical Aesthetician Electrologist Skin Therapist
+ 14 more
SHBHDES003

Create Finished Hair Design
Online
10 weeks
$2,999
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Barber Hairdresser Salon Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Barber Hairdresser Salon Assistant
SHB50216

Diploma of Salon Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salon Manager Beauty Therapist Salon Assistant
Stylist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salon Manager Beauty Therapist Salon Assistant Stylist + 1 more
SHBHDES005

Select and Apply Hair Extensions
Online
8 weeks
$2,999
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hairdresser Salon Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hairdresser Salon Assistant
SHBBHRS010

Provide Waxing Services
Online
6 weeks
$1,799
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beautician Salon Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beautician Salon Assistant
SHB30416

Certificate III in Hairdressing
On Campus
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hairdresser Barber Hair and Makeup Artist
Salon Assistant Stylist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hairdresser Barber Hair and Makeup Artist Salon Assistant Stylist + 2 more
SHB30516

Certificate III in Barbering
On Campus
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hairdresser Barber Hair and Makeup Artist
Salon Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hairdresser Barber Hair and Makeup Artist Salon Assistant + 1 more
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
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nail Technician Beautician Retail Assistant Beauty Therapist Salon Assistant + 2 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 Retail Assistant
Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician Waxing Therapist Makeup Artist Beauty Therapist Salon Assistant Dermatology Assistant Clinical Aesthetician Electrologist
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beautician Nail Technician Retail Assistant Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician Waxing Therapist Makeup Artist Beauty Therapist Salon Assistant Dermatology Assistant Clinical Aesthetician Electrologist + 8 more
SHB20216

Certificate II in Salon Assistant
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $5,785
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salon Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salon Assistant
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
  • 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
10871NAT

Diploma of Fashion Styling
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stylist Fashion Consultant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stylist Fashion Consultant
SHBHDES004

Create Classic Long Hair-Up Styles
On Campus
2 weeks
$936
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hairdresser
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hairdresser
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Further reading

How to get into hairdressing

30th June 2020)

Most popular hair and beauty courses

21st June 2022)

What can you do with a Certificate III in Hairdressing?

4th February 2022)

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