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How do I tell if my current Hairdressing qualification is valid for an Australian Hairdresser skills assessment?

Applying for a Hairdresser skills assessment to migrate to Australia does not necessarily require a qualification; this is dependent upon the country of your passport.  The Down Under Centre has access to Australia’s Country Education Profiles and can confirm if your qualifications will be recognised so you can complete your skills assessment as a Hairdresser […]

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If my partner is the main applicant for the visa should I complete the Hairdresser skills assessment for Australia?

With a passport from the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA or New Zealand you automatically add 5 points to your partner’s Australian visa application. If you completed the Hairdresser skills assessment for Australia (and are under 45 years of age) this would add 10 points. You would also benefit from the certificate III in hairdressing which will […]

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What age can a Hairdresser migrate to Australia?

If you are a Hairdresser looking to migrate to Australia, you need to be between 18 and 45 years old. However at age 18, Hairdressers will not have yet achieved the necessary qualifications and experience to prove their competence. Hairdressers between the ages of 25-32 years old generate the maximum points for age towards their […]

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How to get Hairdresser jobs in Australia

As Australia’s population increases, so will the demand of overseas Hairdressers. The Down Under Centre works with many Australian Hairdresser employers who take on our English speaking skilled migrants. The employers have no hesitation taking on our Australian qualified Hairdressers moving to Australia by using our DUC Employment Hub. Our employment hub will also teach you how to prepare […]

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How long does your Australian Hairdresser skills assessment last?

Your TRA Australian Hairdresser skills assessment is valid for 3 years from the date it was issued. This means that you need to have your invitation to apply for the visa within 3 years of your skills assessment completion. On completion, you also receive your Australian certificate III in Hairdressing which has no expiry date. […]

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Why is a Hairdresser skills assessment required?

The skills assessment is required so you, the migrant, can apply for an Australian visa and work in Australia as a Hairdresser. This is the way Australian Immigration can gauge if you are in fact a Hairdresser under the Australian guidelines. Many people want to move to Australia as a Hairdresser and without a skills assessment delivered by an […]

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