Beauty
TAFE Queensland offers a range of courses in beauty including make up, nail technology, and laser hair reduction. You'll receive hands-on training and learn essential salon business skills including communication, demonstrating products, retailing, and merchandising.
- Beauty therapist
- Make-up artist
- Nail technician
Hairdressing and barbering
Our hairdressing courses in hairdressing, barbering, and salon management will prepare you to perform the full range of client services including consultation and advice, hair and scalp treatments, haircutting, hair design, colour, and lightening.
- Barber
- Hairdresser
- Salon manager
Retail
From sales assistant to buyer, stock control to area manager, there are a range of career opportunities available in the retail industry. Our courses will set you up for a successful career in retail stores, community pharmacies, or online markets.
- Customer service assistant
- Pharmacy assistant
- Retail supervisor
Hairdressing and beauty salons
News and events
Helping people through haircuts
Some people want to follow in their families' footsteps, while others decide to forge their own path. Despite his mother and grandfather both being barbers, Joel Dreier wanted to take his career in a different direction. But after 15 years in the workforce, he decided to revisit the idea of a career in barbering.
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From colouring classes to international hair expos
TAFE Queensland hairdressing graduate Lex Rabbett is a passionate advocate for lifelong learning, mentoring, living your truth and never giving up on your goals.
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A cut above the rest
After completing her hairdressing apprenticeship and working in the industry for 10 years, Heather McMurtrie opened her own salon. She now sends her apprentices to TAFE Queensland to get the same practical training she received.
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