Career Pathways in Hairdressing and Barbering
Think Hairdressing and Barbering are only for those who are not good at school? Think again…
All successful hairdressers and barbers possess a mix of academic competence, creativity, and an outgoing personality.
Hairdressing and barbering is a dynamic career choice. It is a universally recognised career pathway across much of the world. Hairdressing and Barbering as a career are unique as it opens a world of opportunities not only in Australia but also internationally where Australian hairdressers and barbers are coveted worldwide.
There are many pathways a qualified hairdresser or barber can take.
Taylorweir graduates go on to become:
- Nationally Recognised Stylists and Barbers
- International Stylists and Barbers
- National and International Session Stylists
- Cruise Ship Stylists and barbers
- Platform Artists
- Artistic Directors
- Salon and Barbershop Managers
- Salon and Barbershop Owners
- Technical Advisors
- Product Consultants
- Competition Judges
- Film and Theatre Stylists and barbers
- Educators/Facilitators/Assessors
Hairdressers and barbers who love their craft are never out of work. Once qualified, the pathways for a hairdresser and barber are numerous; it is up to the individual where they would like to take their career. Whether they follow an artistic, educational or business stream, or all three pathways; hairdressing and barbering can be a lifelong career and lifestyle choice.
Hairdressing and barbering is a rewarding career choice that once made, is seldom regretted.
More information on Hairdressing and barbering as a career choice on the DTWD website.
Pathways to Become a Hairdresser or a Barber
SIH20111 CERTIFICATE II IN SALON ASSISTANT
- Salon Assistant
- Apprenticeship to Certificate III in Hairdressing and Certificate III in Barbering
SHB30416 CERTIFICATE III IN HAIRDRESSING APPRENTICESHIP TRADE CERTIFICATE
SHB30516 CERTIFICATE IN BARBERING APPRENTICESHIP TRADE CERTIFICATE
- Senior Hairdresser
- Senior Barber
- Colour Specialist
- Company Technician
- Product Consultant
- Salon or Barbershop Owner
Artistic Pathway
CERTIFICATE III IN HAIRDRESSING APPRENTICESHIP TRADE CERTIFICATE
- Senior Hairdresser
- Salon Stylist
- Colour Specialist
- Company Technician
- Product Consultant
- Salon Owner
CERTIFICATE III IN BARBERING APPRENTICESHIP TRADE CERTIFICATE
- Senior Barber
- Colour Specialist
- Company Technician
- Product Consultant
- Barbershop Owner
CERTIFICATE IV IN HAIRDRESSING ADVANCED DESIGNER CERTIFICATE
Pre-requisite: Certificate III in Hairdressing
- Session Stylist
- Platform Artist
- Artistic Director
- Film & Theatre Stylist
- Hair & Beauty Journalist
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HAIRDRESSING CREATIVE LEADERSHIP
Pre-requisite: Certificate III in Hairdressing
- Artistic Director for Global Hairdressing Company
- Artistic Director for International Fashion Shows
- International Session Stylist
- International Platform Artist
- International Film and Theatre Stylist
- International Hair and Beauty Journalist
Business Pathway
DIPLOMA OF SALON MANAGEMENT
- Salon Manager
- Salon Owner
- Franchisee/Franchisor
Educational Pathway
RTO Trainer and Assessor
CERTIFICATE IV IN TRAINING AND ASSESSING
Pre-requisite – Minimum of 3 years working in a commercial hairdressing salon or barbershop as a trade qualified hairdresser or barber