Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy (Traineeship)

Course Code
SIB40110
Course Level
Apprenticeship / Traineeship
Course Location
Yallourn
Course Duration
Full Time: 24 months (ongoing enrolments)
Part Time: 36 months (ongoing enrolments)
Course Cost
For an individual quotation of fees payable, please visit your nearest campus of GippsTAFE. Click Here for further information regarding Fees and Charges.
Study Modes
On Campus; Full time; Part Time (Day)
Enquiries

Carol Riley
Phone: (03) 5127 0195
Fax: 1300 094 661
Email: carolr@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

Julie Jones
Phone: (03) 5127 0268
Fax: 1300 094 661
Email: juliej@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

Course Overview

This course will enable you to attain the skills, knowledge, attitudes and values required for employment as a Beauty Therapist.

The program offers training in the provision of a wide range of beauty services including make-up, lash and brow treatments, waxing, manicure and pedicure, facials, advanced facials, body massage, gel and acrylic nails, nail art; as well as providing advice on and selling retail skincare and cosmetic products.

This course also aims to develop the small business management skills commonly required by supervisors in a salon setting.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

  • Beauty Therapist
  • Make up Artist
  • Nail Technician

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Opportunities For Further Study

Course Structure

  
Unit Code Unit Name
Core Units
SIBBBOS401A
 Perform body massage
SIBBCCS301A
 Apply the principles of skin biology to beauty treatments
SIBBCCS302A
 Advise on beauty services
SIBBCCS403A
 Recognise body structures and systems in a beauty therapy context
SIBBCCS404A
 Work in a skin therapies framework
SIBBCCS405A
 Develop treatment plans
SIBBFAS302A
 Provide lash and brow treatments
SIBBFAS404A
 Provide facial treatments
SIBBHRS301A
 Perform waxing treatments
SIBBNLS201A
 Work in a nail services framework
SIBBNLS202A
 Provide manicure and pedicare services
SIBXCCS201A
 Conduct financial transactions
SIBXCCS202A
 Provide service to clients
SIBXFAS201A
 Design and apply make-up
SIRXCOM001A
 Communicate in the workplace
SIRXIND001A 
 Work effectively in a retail environment
SIRXOHS001A
 Apply safe working practices
Elective Units
SIBBCCS406A
 Use electricity in beauty therapy treatments
SIBBCCS407A
 Interpret the chemical composition and physical actions of cosmetic products
SIBBCCS408A
 Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context
SIBBFAS405A
 Provide advanced facial treatments
SIBBNLS203A
 Apply ultraviolet gel nail enhancement
SIBBNLS204A
 Apply acrylic nail enhancement
SIBBNLS205A
 Apply nail art
SIRXICT001A
 Operate retail technology