TAFE NSW Hunter Institute

Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy

Holly studied Beauty Therapy at Hamilton Campus as part of her apprenticeship with Scent Beauty.  Beginning her training at Hamilton TAFE Beauty Therapy section when she was only 16 years of age, Holly initially completed the Certificate II in Nail Technology, then quickly moved on to the Certificate II in Make-up Artistry where she achieved distinctions in both courses. This gave her good grounding to enter the Beauty industry and she easily secured a Beauty Therapy apprenticeship.

Since completing her TAFE studies in Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy, Holly has progressed through the Worldskills competitions. Achieving a gold medal at the Hunter regional competition, Holly then took part in the NSW State challenge in Orange, then achieved a Bronze medal and was selected to represent Australia at the International competition to be held in Japan in November 2007. 

Diploma in Business (Human Resources)

For Katie, studying at TAFE has opened the door to a promising career and a new love of learning. With a background in retail, Katie began her Diploma in Business (Human Resources) after securing work as a receptionist with WorkCover. Within three years, she had progressed from a base grade Clerical Officer role through to her current position as Project Officer Clerk 5/6.  Katie has won the state Award for achieving the highest marks in the state for her Diploma in Business (Human Resources), as well as the Industrial Relations Society of NSW Award. Katie is now studying a Bachelor of Management at the University of Newcastle (Ourimbah Campus). She plans to excel in her academic studies and gain a management role within the next few years.

Cert III in Automotive Vehicle Body (Vehicle Painting)

Jimmy has always had an affinity for cars and was volunteering his time at a panel shop while at school. He was pleased to be offered a traineeship which led to an apprenticeship in Automotive Vehicle Painting at Hunter Institute. Jimmy plans to continue his study in the future with a course in panel beating and upholstery which will allow him to rebuild cars from start to finish.

Cert III in Automotive Vehicle Body (Panel Beating)

Luke comes from the Hunter region in New South Wales. He trains at the Hunter TAFE, Glendale. Luke had always been interested in the industry and applied through work experience during secondary school so he could get a taste of the field. When he saw what he liked Luke applied for an apprenticeship at Dangar Smash repairs to kick-start his career. He enjoys the variety in his job and says that no two days are the same and that there is always something new to learn and conquer. Luke hopes to own and run his own business, and in the meantime, gain as much experience as he can.

Advanced Diploma Hospitality Management

Joshua had been employed in the hospitality industry as a bar person for some time and enjoyed the fast-paced atmosphere. He felt that the industry offered many opportunities so he decided to undertake an Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management. He recognised that to be a respected manager it was imperative that he had knowledge from the ground level through to management. Joshua said his study at Hunter Institute has given him the knowledge and skills to achieve his goal of owning a boutique cocktail lounge.