Restyle someone’s future with an Australian Apprenticeship in Hairdressing

Hairdresser
The hairdressing industry is very large with good job prospects. Hairdressers may be employed in men’s, women’s, or unisex salons. Hairdressers may also be employed as stylists for television, film, theatre, advertising or modelling agencies.

In the majority of salons, only advanced apprentices cut and style hair, while apprentices in the initial stages of their Australian Apprenticeship undertake tasks such as shampooing, the application of hair treatments, assisting senior hairdressers, and the sterilisation of equipment. As Apprentices gain experience they carry out more complex tasks.

Hairdressers have a high level of public contact so need to be friendly and well-presented at all times. Entry requirements vary, but employers usually require the completion of Year 10.

Personal requirements:

• attention to detail
• good hand-eye coordination
• creativity and style
• pleasing personality
• high quality communication skills
• able to follow instructions
• able to work under pressure
• patience
• neat presentation

Australian Apprenticeship Opportunities

Australian Apprenticeship in Hairdressing
Hairdressers cut, style, colour, and chemically reform hair, and provide hair and scalp treatments.

Help someone set their career in stone with an Australian Apprenticeship in Stonemasonry

Stonemason
Stonemasons cut and shape stone blocks and masonry slabs for the construction and renovation of stone structures and monumental masonry. Stonemasons are employed by construction companies to work on stone structures, and by monument fabricators to make monuments and carve lettering.

The nature of a stonemason’s job is continuously changing with the introduction of new techniques in stone work, thus requiring stonemasons’ to keep up-to-date with advanced equipment. While the number of people working in the industry is small, job prospects are reasonably good.

Personal qualities:

• enjoy practical work
• physically fit
• able to work at heights
• able to work with your hands
• self-motivated
• aptitude for technical drawing
• aptitude for computers

Australian Apprenticeship Opportunities

Australian Apprenticeship in Stonemasonry (Monumental/Installation)
Stonemasons cut and shape stone blocks and masonry slabs for the construction and renovation of structures and monumental masonry. 
 
Put the spring back into someone’s career with an Australian Apprenticeship in Upholstery

Furniture Upholsterer
Upholsterers are employed by furniture makers in the production of commercial and household furniture. Most work in factories on new furniture, however many work in small businesses where they execute repair work on antiques and customised furniture.

While this is a small occupation, job prospects are good. Technological advancements have reduced the need for upholsterer in the manufacturing process, however employment prospects in the repair areas of the industry continue to grow. Entry requirements vary, but employers usually require the completion of Year 10.

Personal requirements:

• enjoy practical and manual work
• able to work neatly and accurately
• interested in furniture
• normal colour vision
• good hand-eye coordination

Australian Apprenticeship Opportunities

Australian Apprenticeship in Upholstery or Production Upholstery
Upholsterers cover or re-cover furniture with fabric or other material and repair or restore furniture.

For further information about opportunties in other trades, please call 1300 626 227.