Beauty & Hairdressing Courses

With the rising demand for beauty treatment services, the surfacing of new markets and trends, the beauty industry has been growing rapidly since the start of the 21st century with no signs of slowing down.

By taking a short course in beauty therapy, you will develop the skills, experience, and qualifications that you will need to work in – or even start your own – beauty salon, day spa or home-based business.

Job Outlook – Beauty Therapist

• Over the next five years, the beauty therapy industry is expected to grow from 35,400 workers to 45,500 workers – around 29,000 jobs openings are likely over this time from workers leaving and new jobs being created
• A Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience is typically needed in this industry
• Around half of workers have an Advanced Diploma/Diploma. Sometimes experience or on-the-job training is needed to supplement a qualification.
• The median annual salary for a beauty therapist is $44,332

Job Outlook – Hairdresser

• Over the next five years, the hairdressing industry is expected to grow from 54,400 workers to 58,200 workers – around 28,000 jobs openings are likely over this time from workers leaving and new jobs being created
• A Certificate III/IV is usually needed to work in this job – the majority of workers have this qualification
• Training is most commonly through an apprenticeship which combines on-the-job training with the qualification
• The median annual salary for a hairdresser is $42,735

Necessary Skills and Responsibilities

To succeed in the beauty industry, skills such as customer and personal service, sales and marketing, administration and management, along with education and training are all essential.

Beauty Therapy Courses Online

Getting your Beauty Therapy qualification has been made easy, with the option to complete your studies online. This is perfect for students who are unable to make it to the classroom and need a more flexible alternative to in-class study.

So, if becoming a beauty expert has always been your dream, have a look through our beauty therapy short courses today.