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Unlock Your Future with Skills SA Funded Training

South Australian students now have access to government-funded opportunities through Skills SA, making it easier than ever to gain nationally recognised qualifications in high-demand industries. Whether you’re kickstarting your career, changing direction, or advancing your skills, Skills SA subsidised training helps remove financial barriers so you can focus on what matters achieving your goals. With a strong focus on practical, job-ready learning, this funding supports students across Hairdressing, Makeup, Beauty, Barbering, and more at leading providers like Colour Cosmetica Academy.

Style your future with Colour Cosmetica Academy

Nationally Recognised Training. Industry Connections. Government Support.

Where Passion Meets Profession – Fuelled by Skills SA Funding

Study with Government funded training

Kickstart your career in Hairdressing, Makeup, Beauty, or Barbering with South Australian Government Subsidised Training through Skills SA.

Now open for enrolment

South Australian students can now access subsidised courses through Skills SA at Colour Cosmetica Academy a national leader in innovative, industry-based education. This funding allows eligible students to study for a fraction of the cost, while gaining nationally recognised qualifications in high-demand, creative industries.

What you can study

At Colour Cosmetica Academy, we offer subsidised courses in:

Hairdressing – Creative cuts, colour, styling and salon essentials
Barbering – Classic to contemporary men’s grooming
Makeup Artistry – Fashion, editorial, event, and special effects makeup
Beauty Therapy – Skin, spa, and advanced facial services
Nail Technology – Manicures, pedicures, and electric file techniques

Subsidised courses:

Skills SA Funded – Makeup Accredited Qualifications

SHB20121 Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics – Exclusively for VET for Schools Students!
This course is funded through the Skilling SA program and available only to eligible school students.

Skills SA Funded – Advanced Editorial Hairstyling and Makeup Accredited Qualifications

CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media Specialist Makeup Artist and Hairstylist Focused Pathway

Graduated and Layered Haircutting

Who’s eligible?

To access Skills SA funded training, you must:

Be 16 years or older
Live or work in South Australia
Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or hold an eligible visa
Not be enrolled at school
(Or be in Year 11, 12 or 13 completing SACE or equivalent)

Why Colour Cosmetica Academy?

Innovative education, built for today’s industry
Fashion-forward, trend-led curriculum
Nationally recognised training
Industry mentors, hands-on learning
CBD location with creative studio spaces
Flexible learning with online & in-person options
YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE.
Apply today!

Whether you dream of becoming a stylist, skin therapist, celebrity MUA, or modern barber, Colour Cosmetica Academy is your creative launchpad — powered by Skills SA.

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