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'Learn the Skills. Build the Confidence. Join the Industry.'
Welcome to Mabel Park State High School Hair and Beauty, where creativity meets real-world industry experience!
Our Hair and Beauty program gives students the opportunity to explore their passion for beauty, make-up and hair while working towards nationally recognised qualifications. From creating flawless make-up looks and professional beauty treatments to learning salon styling techniques, students develop practical skills in an exciting, supportive and industry recognised environment.
Our courses include:
- Certificate III in Beauty Services
- Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
- Certificate II in Salon Assistant
Whether students dream of becoming a beauty therapist, make-up artist, hairdresser, salon owner, cosmetic retail specialist or working within the film, fashion and entertainment industries, our programs provide a strong foundation for future study, employment and apprenticeships.
Learn in our school salon
Students train in our professional salon that is an independent registered business using industry-quality products, equipment and current techniques.
Learning is practical, creative and hands on. Students have opportunities to:
- Perform services on classmates and paying salon clients from our local community
- Create professional hair, make-up and beauty looks
- Build confidence in client communication and consultation
- Participate in product knowledge sessions and industry workshops
- Meet guest educators, brand representatives and industry professionals
- Develop employability, retail and small-business skills
- Explore further study, apprenticeships and career pathways
Students are expected to participate professionally and follow salon presentation, hygiene, safety and industry dress standards.
Industry connections and future pathways
Mabel Park Hair and Beauty is proud to work with industry professionals, education providers and leading hair and beauty brands.
Our partnership with The French Beauty Academy, one of Australia's leading beauty education providers, gives students greater insight into further education and potential career pathways in beauty, dermal therapies and wellness.
Throughout their studies, students may also participate in workshops, product training, guest presentations and industry networking opportunities.
Queensland Certificate of Education points
Successful completion of a Certificate II qualification may contribute up to four points towards a student's Queensland Certificate of Education.
Successful completion of the Certificate III in Beauty Services may contribute up to eight points towards the Queensland Certificate of Education and may also contribute towards an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank pathway, subject to current Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority requirements.
Course costs and resources
The school provides the products, equipment and resources required for students to complete their practical assessments.
Students may choose to purchase personal products or equipment for home practice, but this is not a compulsory course requirement.
- Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics: $125 per year
- Certificate II in Salon Assistant: $125 per year
- Certificate III in Beauty Services: $150 per year
Courses are generally completed over a two to three year period, depending on the qualification, timetable and individual student progress.
Certificate III in Beauty Services
SHB30121
Turn a passion for beauty into practical, industry-ready skills.
The Certificate III in Beauty Services is a nationally recognised qualification that introduces students to a wide range of beauty treatments and salon services. Students develop practical experience while learning how to deliver safe, professional and welcoming client experiences.
Students may learn:
- Make-up application
- Skin preparation and skincare
- Facials
- Manicures and pedicures
- Waxing services
- Spray tanning
- Lash and brow services
- Ear piercing
- Client consultation
- Retail and product knowledge
- Small-business and salon skills
Students practise services on one another and may perform treatments on approved salon clients under supervision.
Career and study pathways
This qualification may support pathways into:
- Junior beauty therapy roles
- Beauty salons and day spas
- Cosmetic retail
- Home based or mobile beauty services
- Diploma of Beauty Therapy
- Diploma of Salon Management
- Screen, media and specialist make-up studies
- Further beauty, dermal and wellness education
Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
SHB20121
Love make-up, beauty products and helping people feel confident? This course could be the perfect fit.
The Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics introduces students to the colourful and creative world of make-up and cosmetic retail. Students learn how to provide product advice, perform make-up services and create looks for different clients, occasions and creative briefs.
Students may also develop a portfolio showcasing their practical work.
Students may learn:
- Day and natural make-up
- Business and evening make-up
- Bridal make-up
- Photographic make-up
- Cosmetic camouflage techniques
- Skincare and skin preparation
- Basic facial services
- Lash and brow services
- Product matching and recommendations
- Customer service and retail skills
- Spray tanning
- Facial waxing
- Ear piercing
- Small-business and employability skills
Career and study pathways
This qualification may support pathways into:
- Cosmetic retail
- Make-up artistry
- Beauty salons
- Pharmacy and department-store beauty counters
- Freelance or mobile make-up services
- Certificate III or Diploma-level beauty qualifications
- Screen and media make-up studies
Some completed units may be eligible for credit towards higher level beauty qualifications, depending on the training provider and course requirements.
Certificate II in Salon Assistant
SHB20216
Step into the fast paced and creative world of hairdressing.
The Certificate II in Salon Assistant gives students an introduction to working in a professional hair salon. Students learn how a salon team works together to provide an excellent client experience while supporting qualified hairdressers with everyday salon services.
This course is ideal for students considering a future hairdressing or barbering apprenticeship.
Students may learn:
- Shampooing and basin services
- Blow-drying
- Braiding
- Upstyling
- Hair preparation
- Colour service assistance
- Salon cleaning and organisation
- Client communication
- Workplace safety and hygiene
- Supporting senior hairdressers
- Providing a professional salon experience
Career and study pathways
This qualification may support pathways into:
- Hairdressing apprenticeships
- Salon assistant roles
- Certificate III in Hairdressing
- Certificate III in Barbering
- Further study in styling or salon management
- Work within hair, fashion, photography and entertainment industries
Come and see our salon!
Students and families are welcome to learn more about our facilities, qualifications and exciting pathway opportunities.
Our fully operational salon is open to the public. Friends, family members and members of the local community are encouraged to book in for a range of hair and beauty services at highly discounted prices. All services are performed by students under the guidance and supervision of qualified trainers, giving students valuable real world experience while providing our community with affordable treatments in a welcoming and professional salon environment.
The Hair and Beauty team is passionate about helping students build practical skills, confidence, creativity and professional connections that can support them during school and beyond.
Hair and Beauty Coordinator: Madison Wright
Email: mwrig369@eq.edu.au
We look forward to welcoming students into the Mabel Park Hair and Beauty community and supporting them throughout their journey.
Create your style. Build your confidence. Start your future.