Beauty, hairdressing & barbering RPL pathways

Is this the right area for you?

Experienced hairdressers, barbers, beauty practitioners and salon staff can discuss pathways related to their work. The services you have performed and the skills you can demonstrate matter more than a job title alone.

What to prepare for a conversation

• An outline of services you provide and your employment history
• An authorised portfolio that respects client consent and privacy
• Relevant training records and professional development
• References describing your technical work and salon responsibilities

Qualification and career interests

Select an interest to prepare an enquiry with your course or role already filled in. Ask us to confirm the current course details, provider and availability for your situation.

Before you choose a provider

Ask for the registered training provider’s name, RTO number and the exact qualification title and code. Discuss which requirements apply to you, what the full fees cover, and what happens if further training is needed.

You can check training providers and their registered scope on training.gov.au. Use our evidence preparation guide to organise your questions.