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TAFE Hunter Institute's Newcastle, Muswellbrook and Gosford Hair and Beauty sites together form one of the largest training providers of Hair and Beauty education in NSW.
With over 42 years experience in the Industry our centres have become a leader in providing excellence in education and training. All courses completed at Hair and Beauty Hunter Institute comply with AQTF standards, are nationally accredited and are also internationally recognized.
We offer a broad range of courses for all stages of Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy; these courses can assist you to develop your skills to become a professional Hairdresser or Beauty Therapist. If you are already in the industry this could be the beginning of an exciting journey as the possibilities are endless - imagine your own business, travel and see the world. This is just a glimpse through the window of opportunity to experiences which could be available to you.
The Hair and Beauty Centres have strong partnerships with industry which provides students access to the latest products on the market. Our campuses have large libraries to enhance the learning environment, offer great support networks with on-site counsellors and access to canteen facilities. Use of a large computer room, interactive on-line learning and Smartboards are integrated into all courses.
Students have access to 9 full Hairdressing salon working environments, large fully equipped Beauty Salons and a regular well maintained model bank. This allows students to apply practical skills gained from a Certificate II level through to Certificate IV on the floor in a simulated salon environment.
Minimum Qualifications for full-time teachers at TAFE are:- 5 Years post Trade Experience- Bachelor of Education- All educators retain currency by working in Industry annually.
Beyond TAFE: Career paths of some of our former students...
"I started hairdressing when I was 17 and it quickly became my passion once I found clippers and friends that would let me use them on their hair. Since then I have competed in and won hair comps whether it be photographic or cutting and styling championships. When you compete you also get to lose alot so it drives you to be a better hairdresser with more skills in every aspect. In the past two years I have won the IHS National Hairdresser of the Year, 2005 and 2006, I have also trained the 2006 state and National IHS apprentice of the year. Also in 2006 I was the first Australian to win the Oceanic Masters Award in Auckland New Zealand. Hairdressing is awesome because you can create, work with great people, travel and much much more, so far I have had the opportunity to present models in Sydney, Melbourne, Jordan, Mexico and it just feels like I'm getting started." - Lee Nesbitt
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