Course Overview

A career in beauty therapy could see you working in exotic locations or setting up your own day spa or salon.

Enrol at GippsTAFE and use state-of-the-art equipment while being taught by highly qualified teachers with up-to-the minute industry experience. A broad range of beauty therapy treatments and services including facials, advanced facials, body massage, body treatments, hair removal, spa treatments, lash and brow treatments, manicure and pedicure services, make-up and many other units.

This course will provide you with the skills you need to work in a salon or day spa in a supervisory or management role or as a beauty therapist.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Diploma of Beauty Therapy.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Employment Prospects

• Beauty therapist in a salon/day spa.
• Salon/spa manager
• Work with a dermatologist
• You may choose to specialise in any area of the Beauty Industry

Entry Requirements

• Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) or mature age.
• Applicants may be required to attend an interview or complete a literacy test.

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment is competency based and includes observation, written assignments, tests, practical application in simulated workplace conditions and practical placement.

Specialist Course Information

Course requires 200 hours of work placement.

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

No.

Course Structure

   

Unit Code	Unit Name
Core Units
SIBBBOS401A	Perform body massage
SIBBBOS402A	Provide body treatments
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
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
SIBBFAS302A	Provide lash and brow treatments
SIBBFAS404A	Provide facial treatments
SIBBFAS405A	Provide advanced 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
SIRXCOM001A	Communicate in the workplace
SIBXFAS201A	Design and apply make-up
SIRXIND001A	Work effectively in a retail environment
SIRXOHS001A	Apply safe working practices
Elective Units
HLTIN402B	Maintain infection control standards in office practice settings
SIBBHRS504A	Provide electrolysis treatments
SIBBBOS506A	Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments
SIBBHRS502A	Perform female intimate waxing treatments
SIBBSKS503A	Provide diathermy treatments
SIBBSPA501A	Work in a spa therapies framework
SIBBSPA502A	Plan spa programs
SIBBSPA503A	Provide spa therapies
SIRXCLM001A	Organise and maintain work areas
SIRXICT001A	Operate retail technology