Salon-based skills for careers in hairdressing, beauty services, make-up artistry and retail cosmetics.
The qualifications in Hair and Beauty give students practical, industry-relevant skills for entry-level roles across salons, beauty services and retail cosmetics.
Students develop hands-on capability in client preparation and hygienic and safe work practices, and may explore areas such as hairdressing fundamentals, beauty treatments, and make-up artistry, while building the communication and customer service skills needed to work confidently with clients.
These programs support a range of pathways, from retail cosmetics and salon assistant roles through to specialised beauty services and make-up artistry, preparing students for further training, apprenticeships or entry-level industry roles.
Depending on the qualification and electives selected, students may engage in:
Students roleplay consultations with clients to understand their preferences and treatment goals, then recommend suitable services and products, building confident, professional communication.
Students perform services such as manicures, pedicures, waxing, cosmetic tanning, and lash and brow treatments, preparing treatment areas and following safe procedures.
Students perform services such as manicures, pedicures, waxing, cosmetic tanning, and lash and brow treatments, preparing treatment areas and following safe procedures.
Students greet and prepare clients, perform shampoo and basin services, and assist stylists with drying and styling hair under supervision.
Students recommend and demonstrate beauty products, complete sales transactions and create visual merchandise displays in simulated retail environments.
Students follow hygiene, infection control and safety procedures, maintain tools and work areas, and work as part of a salon team to support daily operations.
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