Do you have a proper understanding of the classifications for the Hair & Beauty award?

Do you have a proper understanding of the classifications for the Hair & Beauty award?

Understanding where you or your employee sit in the award classification is important for knowing the correct pay level, especially in light of the wage increase, so ensure you check what pay level you or your employees fall into so you can plan for the increase accordingly.

LEVEL 1 - A Hair and Beauty Employee Level 1 will cover employees performing administrative or clerical duties, such as a receptionist or salon assistant.

LEVEL 2 - A Hair and Beauty Employee Level 2 will cover employees performing the following duties or with the following qualifications:

• A make-up artist who holds a Certificate II in Make-up Services (or equivalent)
• A nail technician who holds a Certificate II in Nail Technology (or equivalent);
• An unqualified beautician or cosmetologist.

LEVEL 3 - A Hair and Beauty Employee Level 3 will cover employees performing the following duties, or with the following qualifications:

• A beautician who holds a Certificate III in Beauty Services (or equivalent)
• A hairdresser who holds a Certificate III in Hairdressing (or equivalent)

LEVEL 4 - A Hair and Beauty Employee Level 4 will cover employees such, as a beauty therapist who holds a Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy (or equivalent).

LEVEL 5 - A Hair and Beauty Employee Level 5 will cover employees performing the following duties, or with the following qualifications:

• A hairdresser who holds a Certificate IV (or equivalent)
• A trichologist who is a hairdresser and holds a Certificate IV in Trichology (or equivalent)

LEVEL 6 - A Hair and Beauty Employee Level 6 will cover employees such as a beauty therapist who holds a Diploma in Beauty Therapy (or equivalent).