Hairdressing and beauty courses at TAFE
14 nationally recognised qualifications, delivered by TAFE and other registered training organisations. Each one lists the careers it leads to.
Not sure what to study? Take the 2-minute career quiz
Certificate II
Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics (SHB20121)
Leads to: Hair or Beauty Salon Assistant, Door-to-door Salesperson, Personal Shopper, Sales Assistant (General), Sales Demonstrator, Sales Representative (Personal and Household Goods)
Certificate II in Salon Assistant (SHB20216)
Leads to: Hair or Beauty Salon Assistant, Barber, Hairdresser
Certificate III
Certificate III in Barbering (SHB30516)
Leads to: Barber, Hair or Beauty Salon Assistant, Hair or Beauty Salon Manager, Hairdresser
Certificate III in Beauty Services (SHB30121)
Leads to: Hair or Beauty Salon Assistant, Beauty Therapist
Certificate III in Hairdressing (SHB30416)
Leads to: Hairdresser, Hair or Beauty Salon Assistant, Hair or Beauty Salon Manager
Certificate III in Make-Up (SHB30221)
Leads to: Make-up Artist, Beauty Therapist
Certificate III in Nail Technology (SHB30321)
Leads to: Beauty Therapist
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy (SHB40121)
Leads to: Beauty Therapist, Dermal Therapist, Hair or Beauty Salon Assistant, Hair or Beauty Salon Manager, Make-up Artist, Massage Therapist
Certificate IV in Hairdressing (SHB40216)
Leads to: Hairdresser, Hair or Beauty Salon Assistant, Hair or Beauty Salon Manager
Diploma
Diploma of Beauty Therapy (SHB50121)
Leads to: Hair or Beauty Salon Manager, Beauty Therapist, Body Artist, Dermal Therapist, Hair or Beauty Salon Assistant, Make-up Artist
Diploma of Cosmetic Tattooing (SHB50321)
Leads to: Body Artist, Dermal Therapist, Beauty Therapist
Diploma of Salon Management (SHB50216)
Leads to: Hair or Beauty Salon Manager, Corporate Services Manager, Customer Service Manager, Office Manager, Retail Manager (General), Barber, Hair or Beauty Salon Assistant, Hairdresser
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Intense Pulsed Light and Laser for Hair Reduction (SHB60118)
Leads to: Beauty Therapist
Advanced Diploma of Skin Therapy (SHB60221)
Leads to: Dermal Therapist, Beauty Therapist
Other industries
- Agriculture, horticulture and land management
- Electrical and electronics
- Health
- Creative arts and culture
- Mining, civil construction and resources
- Transport and logistics
- Automotive
- Community services, childcare and aged care
- Engineering and manufacturing trades
- Building, construction and plumbing
- Finance, accounting and insurance
- Defence
TAFE and VET qualifications: Jobs and Skills Australia: Training Occupation Pathways (TOP) dataset (1.0 (March 2026)), CC BY 4.0. Grouped by industry by Peernovo.