Hairdressers cut, style, colour, straighten and permanently wave hair, and treat hair and scalp conditions.
Tasks Include:
- providing advice on hair care, beauty products and hairstyles
- shampooing hair and conditioning scalps
- colouring, straightening and permanently waving hair with chemical solutions.
- cutting hair with scissors, clippers and razors
- styling hair into dreadlocks and braids and adding hair extensions.
- shaving and trimming beards and moustaches
- cleaning work areas and sanitising instruments
- arranging appointments and collecting payments
- may clean, colour, cut and style wigs and hairpieces.
Skill Level: 3
Occupation List: STSOL
Specialisations:
Baber
Your Potential Pathways to Permanent Residency
189 Independent | 190 State | 491 State | 491 Family | 186 Direct | 494 SESR | 482 TSS | 407 Training | 485 Graduate |
NO | YES | YES | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES | NO |
Education Requirement
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Certain countries are not exempt from this criterion, so it is important that Hairdressers/Barber should obtain a Certificate III in Hairdressing.
Education | Average Cost (AUD) | Access to Graduate Visa |
Certificate III in Hairdressing | $21,806 | No Graduate Visa |
WA schools | $20,550 (1.5 years) | No |
SA Schools | $28,320 (1.5 years) | No |
NSW | $14,560 (1 year) | No |
Regional Qld | $15,600 (1.5 years) | No |
Northern Territory | $30,000(2 years) | No |
Skills Assessment with Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
Types of Skills Assessment available. Trade Recognition Australia (TRA) | Eligibility |
Offshore Skills Assessment (OSAP)
| Required by persons who hold a passport from a country listed in https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/osap-nominated-occupations-countries-and-sars Could apply whether you have a qualification or not. Applicants must have the required work experience. |
Migration Skills Assessment
| 1) Three years full time work experience 2) Financial evidence to support work experience claims. 3) Complete Employer reference template as required by TRA from all employers. 4) Must have a relevant qualification, including RPL. |
Temporary Skills Shortage Skills Assessment | Required by passport holders from the following country whilst applying for a Subclass 482 Temporary Skilled Shortage Visa https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2018L00294
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Job Ready Program
| Four stage process which allows applicants to complete their skills assessment after 1 year. Must hold a graduate visa and completed their education in Australia. Optimal choice for those wanting to do points migration. |
Job Outlook
https://labourmarketinsights.gov.au/occupation-profile/hairdressers?occupationCode=3911
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