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Build skills that help people feel their best

Some careers are about helping people feel confident, healthy and at their best. Whether you're supporting health and wellbeing, helping someone build confidence or providing professional care and services, Health and Beauty offers rewarding opportunities to work with people every day.

From nursing and health services to beauty therapy, hairdressing and wellbeing-focused careers, these industries combine practical skills with genuine human connection. 

Whether you're leaving school, changing careers or building on existing experience, Central Regional TAFE can help you develop the practical skills, confidence and industry knowledge needed to succeed.

Through hands-on training, industry-connected learning and real-world experience, you'll gain the skills employers value while helping others look, feel and live their best. 

What is Health and Beauty?

Health and Beauty brings together industries focused on health, wellbeing, personal care and professional services.

These careers support people in a range of ways, from providing healthcare and assisting recovery to helping clients build confidence through beauty, hair and wellness services. Whether you're interested in clinical environments, community health settings, salons or specialist practices, there are many pathways available. 

As communities continue to grow, demand remains strong for skilled professionals who can provide quality care, support and services. 

Build confidence through practical experience

Success in Health and Beauty requires technical skills, strong communication, professionalism and a genuine commitment to helping people.

At Central Regional TAFE, you'll develop industry-relevant skills through practical learning experiences designed to reflect real workplaces. You'll build confidence working with clients, applying professional techniques and delivering services that meet industry standards.

Through hands-on training and workplace-focused learning, you'll gain the experience needed to pursue rewarding career opportunities while developing the confidence to succeed in your chosen field. 

Career Pathways in Health and Beauty

The skills you develop through Health and Beauty can open doors to a wide range of rewarding careers. Whether you're interested in healthcare, personal wellbeing, beauty therapy or professional client services, there are pathways that can help you build a successful future.

Explore the pathways below to discover where a career in Health and Beauty could take you.
 

Healthcare professionals support individuals, families and communities through a variety of care and health services. This pathway develops practical skills, professional knowledge and confidence while preparing students for healthcare environments. 

Potential career outcomes may include Enrolled Nurse, Health Services Assistant, Allied Health Assistant or Healthcare Support Worker.

Beauty therapy combines technical expertise with client care to help people look and feel their best. This pathway develops practical skills in beauty treatments, skincare and client services. 

Potential career outcomes may include Beauty Therapist, Beauty Consultant, Cosmetic Retail Specialist or Salon Professional.

Hairdressers combine creativity, communication and technical expertise to deliver professional services that build client confidence. This pathway focuses on practical salon skills and customer service.

Potential career outcomes may include Hairdresser, Stylist, Salon Professional or Small Business Owner.

Massage and wellbeing professionals help clients manage stress, improve comfort and support overall wellbeing. This pathway develops practical skills in therapeutic treatments and client care. 

Potential career outcomes may include Massage Therapist, Remedial Massage Therapist or Wellbeing Practitioner.

Health support professionals play an important role in assisting healthcare teams and supporting positive client outcomes. This pathway develops practical skills used across a variety of healthcare and community settings. 

Potential career outcomes may include Allied Health Assistant, Health Support Worker, Community Health Assistant or Patient Services Officer.

Why study Health and Beauty at Central Regional TAFE?

At Central Regional TAFE, you'll learn from experienced industry professionals in practical training environments designed to reflect real workplace settings.

You'll build confidence through hands-on learning, industry-standard facilities and opportunities to work with real clients in supervised environments. These experiences help bridge the gap between study and employment while developing the practical skills employers are looking for.

Whether you're interested in healthcare, beauty, hairdressing or wellbeing services, Central Regional TAFE can help you achieve your goals.

Ready to help people thrive?

Health and Beauty offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a positive impact on the lives of others. Whether you're supporting health outcomes, building confidence, promoting wellbeing or helping people feel their best, the skills you develop can create meaningful opportunities and lasting impact. 

Whether you're starting your career, changing direction or building on existing experience, Central Regional TAFE can help you develop the practical skills, confidence and experience needed to succeed.

If you're ready to support wellbeing, build confidence and create positive experiences for others, now is the time to get started.

Discover qualifications, skill sets and short courses that can help you start, change or advance your career.

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    Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

    National ID HLT33021 | State ID BID3

    Help people action their recovery plans.

    This qualification reflects the role of a new worker wanting to become an Allied Health Assistant and gain entry to the aged care, disability and other health sectors. They may provide assistance, under the delegation and supervision of Allied...
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • Online

    Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Movement and Mobility Support)

    National ID HLT43021 | State ID AE80

    Help People Move Better: Train as an Allied Health Assistant

    This Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Movement and Mobility Support) reflects the role of allied health assistants who provide therapeutic and program-related support to individuals in health, aged care, disability,...
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • Online

    Certificate III in Barbering

    National ID SHB30516 | State ID AZZ5

    Look sharp for a career that's a cut above.

    It's a career that will never go out of style - complete this barbering qualification and you'll be in demand in the growth industry area of men's grooming.
    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship
    • Workplace

    Certificate III in Beauty Services

    National ID SHB30121 | State ID BHJ8

    Ready for a beautiful career?

    The SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services equips individuals with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to begin a successful career in the beauty industry. This qualification focuses on providing a broad range of beauty services...
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy

    National ID SHB40121 | State ID BHK1

    Learn the skills you'll need to master any look.

    This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as beauty therapists to provide a broad range of beauty therapy treatments and services including facial treatments, body massage and treatments, hair removal, lash and brow...
    Campuses
    • Geraldton
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • On campus
    • Workplace

    Diploma of Beauty Therapy

    National ID SHB50121 | State ID BHK0

    Make the world a more beautiful place with a Diploma of Beauty Therapy.

    This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as beauty therapists to provide a broad range of beauty therapy treatments and services including facial treatments, body massage and treatments, hair...
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Curl and Volumise Hair with Chemical Treatment Skill Set

    State ID KAF08
    This program delivers one unit of competency SHBHREF001 Curl and volumise hair with chemical treatments. This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to consult with clients, analyse hair characteristics and condition and to complete chemical treatments to add curl or...
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate III in Hairdressing

    National ID SHB30416 | State ID BAA1

    Your career in hair starts here.

    Cut, repair and style your way to a rewarding and expressive future. This qualification will provide you with the skills you need to begin your career in an industry that can make anyone feel amazing.
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship
    • Workplace

    Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care)

    National ID HLT33115 | State ID AA72

    Build practical skills for a rewarding career in healthcare.​‌

    This course is designed to progressively build the skills and knowledge needed to achieve the qualification, ensuring students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Lead WHS Risk Management Skill Set

    State ID KAD87

    Build Expertise in WHS Risk Management

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead the management of work health and safety (WHS) risks in an organisation.
    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • Online