This is an important growth industry, which includes some of the most popular personal service professions. It also provides opportunities for self employment. TAFE SA qualifications in this occupational area can lead to careers such as: hairdresser; personal care consultants; and beauty therapists.
TAFE SA Career Groups within Hair and Beauty
| Career Group | Description |
|---|---|
| Beauty Therapists, Make-up Artists and Nail Technicians | Certificates and the Diploma in this area are designed to allow graduates to gain entry into the professional world of beauty therapy and cosmetics. The qualifications provide future beauty therapists and consultants with the skills, knowledge, attitudes and values to work successfully and with confidence in this industry. Many employment prospects exist for qualified beauty therapists. The Certificate IV and Diploma of Beauty Therapy provide graduates with the knowledge and skills to deliver a range of beauty treatments to clients. Career opportunities may include work as a nail technician (in a beauty salon or self employed); a make-up artist (in a beauty salon, department store or self employed); a retail cosmetic assistant (in a department store or pharmacy); and a beauty therapist (working in a beauty salon, managing a beauty salon or self employed). Work opportunities also exist in merchandising; sales promotion; health retreats; spa therapy; cruise ships; and gyms. |
| Hairdressers | This qualification will prepare you for gaining an apprenticeship in the Hair and Beauty field. |
| Trichologists | The trichology course provides you with trichology theory and practical clinical experience to operate as a certified trichologist as required by the International Association of Trichologists. |
This Industry Group information was last modified : 31/05/2006 11:05:21 PM
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.
