• You would like to work in the Beauty industry.
• You enjoy building relationships, hearing stories and connecting with people. You want a job where clients come back due to the trust created.
• You have a creative flair. You enjoy styling, design and working with your hands.
• You want to help people feel good about themselves. Whether it’s a facial or a bold new colour you want to help people feel like their best selves.
• You are seeking job security and flexibility. It’s not just about looks. It’s about the confidence, creativity, connection and healing you can create. You can work for a beauty salon, start your own business, work behind the scenes in entertainment, fashion, photography or specialise in anything from nails to brows to bridal makeup or medical aesthetics.
• You are seeking skills you can take anywhere.

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below.  You must:

• Want to work in the Personal Services Industry.
• Have ability to work one-on-one as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrate high level of personal responsibility and motivation
• Have good health with no significant allergies to beauty products.
• Show good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate good time-management and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Be comfortable with physical contact and enjoy practical work.
• Show approachability with a love of people and the beauty industry.
• Happy to consult with clients and listen to their needs.
• Be well-presented with well-developed communication skills.
• Show tolerance, patience and the willingness to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

In this role you will have the skills and knowledge to start in the Beauty industry. You will learn a range of beauty services including make-up, waxing, manicure and pedicure, lash and brow treatments and sell skin care and cosmetic products. You will gain hands-on experience in a simulated work environment where you will perform simple tasks on real clients.

Time Commitment – You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on-site and/or online as outlined in the study mode; undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research and complete assessment requirements.

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Respectful Communication - Interact with people from diverse backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust.
• Teamwork and Safety – Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback. Participate in safe work practices.
• Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you spot a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your training.
• Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
• Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success.
• Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn!
• Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Some of the skills you will learn include:
  • Perform client consultations.
  • Make-up application.
  • Waxing.
  • Spray tanning.
  • Manicure and pedicure services.
  • Lash and brow treatments.
  • Design and apply make-up for photography.
  • Advise and retail skin care and cosmetic products and services.
  • Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices.
  • Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms.
• Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning. Some key skills for this course include ability to use email, navigate the internet using a web browser and search engines and ability to learn new programs (e.g., Blackboard).