Retail industry

The Retail Award covers hair and beauty employees that are employed:

• by retail industry employers, or
• by hair and beauty industry employers but perform work at a retail establishment.

Example

Victoria is a make-up artist. She works in a large department store applying make-up to customers and selling make up products.

Victoria has a Certificate III in Beauty Services.

Victoria is covered by the Retail Award.

She's classified as a level 4 retail employee because she uses a trade qualification in the regular performance of her duties.

Entertainment industry

The Broadcasting Award covers hair and beauty employees that:

• are employed by entertainment industry employers, or
• are employed by hair and beauty industry employers and perform work in the entertainment industry and not in a hair or beauty salon.

Example

Steve is a hairdresser. He works at a television studio styling hair for news presenters.

Steve is covered by the Broadcasting Award.

He's classified as a Hair and Make-up Artist under the television broadcasting stream.

Alpine Resorts industry

The Alpine Resorts Award covers hair and beauty employees that are employed by an alpine resort.

Example

Tyrone is a beauty therapist. He works at a spa and wellness centre within an alpine resort.

Tyrone has a Diploma of Beauty Therapy.

As a qualified Beauty Therapist Tyrone is a Level 6 employee under the Alpine Resorts Award.

For information on hair and beauty therapists working in accommodation venues covered by the Hospitality Award see Hair and beauty therapists employed in accommodation venues.