Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
Traineeship
Code: SHB40121
Mode of Delivery: Traineeship
Intakes
Course Duration: 18 months
Commencing in: 2024
No upcoming intakes for this course. Please enquire for more information.
About this course
By successfully completing a Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy you will gain the skills and experience to be able to work within this exciting industry as a beauty therapist.
You’ll learn how to provide a broad range of beauty therapy treatments and services, including facial and specialised facial treatments, body massage, tanning, waxing services, lash and brow treatments, nail and make-up services.
This course will also teach you how to consult with clients in local spas or salons, provide beauty advice and recommend treatments and sell retail skincare and cosmetic products. You could even open your own business!
Take your career even further by studying a Diploma of Beauty Therapy. This course will enhance your employment opportunities and help create even more career possibilities.
This course is also available in a traineeship pathway which requires you to be employed as a trainee beauty therapist in an operational business.
Career Opportunities
Beauty Therapist
Senior Therapist
Opportunities for Further Study
SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Skills or Knowledge gained
Providing a range of beauty services for clients including:
Body Massage.
Full body waxing services and lash and brow tinting/lash lifting.
Manicures and Pedicures including electric filing.
Makeup Application.
Spray Tanning.
Facial Treatments including specialised and microdermabrasion.
Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin and Body
Students will also gain knowledge of the Beauty Industry and Products along with customer service, retail skills and reception skills.
Entry Requirements
Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: No
Mandatory entry requirements:
16 years of age.
Applicants are required to have an appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy skills, which will be evaluated prior to course intake. Pre Training Review and an interview will be required prior to enrolment.
Recommended entry Requirements:
Learners with excellent people and communication skills and a genuine interest in the Beauty Industry.
Limitations to course Entry:
The Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy wouldn't be suited to a learner with low language, literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum Industry Requirement
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Requirements
Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No
Qualifications and Recognition - 2024
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy.
Work Placement - 2024
Does this course require placement?: Yes
Students are required to complete at least 38 hours in a Commercial Salon Environment for unit SHBBHRS010 Provide waxing services completing a minimum of 12 Waxing Services and for units SHBBBOS008 Provide body massages and SHBBFAS005 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations completing all assessments.
Placement to be arranged by: Student
Further Information - 2024
Fees
Fees and charges | Government subsidised concession | Government subsidised | Full-fee paying student |
---|---|---|---|
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) | $1,676.70 | $8,383.50 | $16,281.00 |
Materials fee* (GST exempt) | $2,085.00 | $2,085.00 | $2,085.00 |
Total | $3,761.70 | $10,468.50 | $18,366.00 |
Not Applicable for this course
Sample course units
The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.
You can expect that:
- assessment methods are clear
- assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
- assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
- educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.