Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy - SHB40121

South West TAFE

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
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This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work as beauty therapists to provide a range of beauty therapy treatments and services, including lash and brow treatments, nail services, make-up, massage and waxing. They communicate with clients to recommend treatments and services, and sell retail skin care and cosmetic products. These individuals undertake work independently, with limited guidance from others, to perform routine and non-routine activities and solve non-routine problems. They apply and adapt technical skills and knowledge and use judgment in the provision of beauty treatments and services. These individuals are responsible for their own outputs and provide limited guidance to others. Work is typically conducted in beauty salons and spas.The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Subjects

  • Apply eyelash extensions
  • Sell to the retail customer
  • Provide waxing services
  • Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments
  • Apply nail art
  • Provide specialised facial treatments
  • Design and apply make-up for photography
  • Apply advanced nail art
  • Apply cosmetic tanning products
  • Provide body massages
  • Apply acrylic nail enhancements
  • Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy
  • Provide salon services to clients
  • Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
  • Provide lash and brow services
  • Use electric file equipment for nail services
  • Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up
  • Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations
  • Maintain infection control standards
  • Provide manicure and pedicare services
  • Research and apply beauty industry information
  • Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
  • Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context
  • Apply gel and dip powder nail enhancements
  • Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy
  • Design and apply make-up
  • Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
  • Conduct salon financial transactions
  • Provide aromatherapy massages
  • Use social media and online tools

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Warrnambool No
  • Full-time : 10 months

Fee comments

Campuses: Warrnambool.

Please visit www.swtafe.edu.au for an indicative list of fees.

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