Course Summary
This creative taster introduces students to the fundamentals of basic hairstyling techniques and make-up application. Guided by industry professionals, students practice hair styling, braiding, thermal styling, and makeup application in a simulated salon environment. Photography sessions and design presentations enhance their understanding of client needs for make-up application. This program nurtures creativity, attention to detail, and basic interpersonal skills, while offering insight into careers in hairdressing, beauty therapy, and retail cosmetics.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsTo be eligible to participate in Career Tasters you must:
- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with an eligible visa subclass
- Live in Queensland and be enrolled with a secondary education provider*
- Be actively completing Year 10 at the time of participation
Course Details
| Course Type | Short Course (Non-accredited) |
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| Fees | For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees |
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| How to Apply | Please Enquire |
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Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Students will learn the basics of hair styling, makeup, salon hygiene, and customer service in a salon-style environment. This taster helps build practical skills in personal care as well as creativity, confidence, and communication. While these skills are important for jobs like hairdressing, beauty therapy, or salon assisting, they can also be useful in areas such as fashion, retail, photography. The taster encourages students to explore their interests and discover how creativity and working with people can lead to different career pathways.
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
5 days
- On-campus
| Units | ||||
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| NUCRT282A | WHS and Introduction to Hair and Beauty Skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| NUCRT282B | Hair & Styling Basics | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| NUCRT282C | Makeup for Photography | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
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| NUCRT282A | WHS and Introduction to Hair and Beauty Skills |
| NUCRT282B | Hair & Styling Basics |
| NUCRT282C | Makeup for Photography |
Participants will gain introductory skills in hair styling and make-up applications through guided salon-based activities. Students will learn techniques in braiding, thermal styling, makeup application, and client presentation. This training will assist students in understanding the creative and professional standards expected in personal services industries. Students will receive a Statement of Participation upon completion of this Career Taster.