A qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12
IELTS Academic Module, A minimum overall score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0.
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE), A minimum overall score of 165.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module, A minimum overall score of 42 with no less than 36 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT), A minimum overall score of 46 with a minimum writing score of 21.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as beauty therapists to provide a broad range of beauty therapy treatments and services including facial treatments, body massage and treatments, hair removal, lash and brow treatments, nail and make-up services. This includes consultation with clients to provide beauty advice, recommend beauty treatments and services, and sell retail skin-care and cosmetic products.
These individuals work relatively autonomously, and are accountable for personal outputs. Their work involves the self-directed application of knowledge and skills with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques.
Work is typically conducted in beauty salons and spas.
CRICOS CODE: 094485G
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Module/Unit of Competency
Provide body massages
Provide body treatments
Provide lash and brow services
Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations
Provide specialised facial treatments
Provide waxing services
Design and apply make-up
Provide manicure and pedicare services
Research and apply beauty industry information
Conduct salon financial transactions
Provide salon services to clients
Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
Total nominal hours for core units
Provide aromatherapy massages
Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments
Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments
Provide stone therapy massages
Provide Indian head massages for relaxation
Design and apply remedial camouflage makeup
Design and apply make-up for photography
Provide female intimate waxing services
Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments
Maintain infection control standards
Apply cosmetic tanning products (unnamed)
Apply eyelash extensions (Unnamed)
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline. <br />
Students who successfully complete VET qualifications at the Certificate IV level or above and subsequently enrol in a Bachelor degree in the same field or discipline, will receive advanced standing as detailed in the table below.
Advanced Diploma
Associate Degree
Occupations relevant to this qualification in industry sectors such as SHB50115 include:
Beauty Therapist
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
