A hairdresser of 20 years becomes a teacher
Nadia Pinto
Hair artist & salon owner
“By completing my TAE I'm now qualified to teach at TAFE level — which means I could be in the industry for many years to come without needing to be 'on the tools' for the rest of my career.”
Background
Nadia is a hairdresser with more than 20 years' experience, specialising in blonde work, balayage and colour correction.
Why CBD College
She preferred the intensive two-week face-to-face format followed by online completion, rather than attending one day a week for 18 months. With many people starting but not finishing TAE courses, the accelerated structure felt far more manageable.
The experience
She found the course well-structured with thorough educators — her instructor gave excellent explanations and dedicated time to students, with support consistently available.
The impact
Completing the TAE qualified her to teach within the TAFE system — her original goal. She has arranged to shadow TAFE hairdressing teachers and now runs her business full-time with plans to teach one or two days a week.
Their advice
Don't hesitate! I would never have completed this course if I'd had to do it online over a long period.
Ready to start your own story?
Nadia studied TAE40122 — Certificate IV in Training & Assessment with CBD College, RTO 91399.