Courses - Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Do you ask yourself the following questions.....
- What if you had the skills to create beautiful nails?
- What if you had the skills to perform incredible massages?
- What if you had the skills to improve your skin and help others do the same?
- What if you had the skills to just make people feel better?
- What if you could work in a tranquil haven or on an amazing cruise ship?
Well, if you answered YES to all the above, Advanced Careers College can take you there!
At Advanced Careers College, we don’t just train students - we help create passionate professionals. We create highly employable Beauty Therapists. The unique range of skills that you will learn will only enhance your opportunities within a highly sought after industry.
Course Information
The education and training provided by Advanced Careers College is directly related to being committed and driven. The final outcome is for a highly skilled, qualified, nationally recognised employable Beauty Therapist. This is very achievable if you are passionate about your dreams of becoming a Beauty Therapist.
The Beauty Industry consists of many varied opportunities. There are a vast number of employment outcomes for Beauty Therapists in salons, health clubs, five-star resorts, day spas and on cruise liners.
A hands-on interactive approach is given to all the subject areas, utilising competency based training and experiential learning strategies.
The Diploma of Beauty Therapy is extensive. It takes in many areas, including anatomy, hygiene and figure correction, as well as massage, heat treatment and removing unwanted hair from the body by waxing.
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Empathy and understanding
- Patience
- Excellent personal presentation
- Work in a team
- Calm and professional approach
PRE-REQUISITES
- Completion of year 12 to HSC or equivalent/mature age entry
- Personal interviews (if under 18 years old with a parent/guardian preferred)
- Must be able to read, comprehend and write complex information in English
- Successful completion of language literacy and numeracy assessment
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
This qualification will enable you to work in the following roles:
- Beauty salons
- Cruise liners
- Day spas
- Wholesalers of beauty products
- Product training
- Own business
- Product Representatives
- Paramedical (working alongside cosmetic surgeons)
- 5 Star Resorts
Course Overview
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Cellular level through to the ten systems of the body
- Digestive
- Respiratory
- Nervous
- Skeletal
- Circulatory
- Reproductive
- Excretory
- Endocrine
- Muscular
- Skin
- Skin Science
- Skin diseases
- Skin disorders
- Skin healing
- Skin conditions, such as tinea
- Skin Biology
- Skin structure and function
- Skin structure and function
- Cosmetic Chemistry
- Molecules
- Elements (Periodic Table)
- Formation of Compounds
- How Cosmetic preparations are formulated
- Specific ingredients and the effects on the skin
- Electricity
- High frequency and galvanic machines
- OHS
- Thorough understanding of electricity (both AC and DC) is achieved
- Nutrition
- Intake of nutrients for optimum function
- Definition of nutrition
- Major food groups
- The effect of nutrition deficiency on the skin
- A person’s general health status
- Alternative Therapies
- Aromatherapy
- Reflexology
- Lymphatic Drainage
- Subjects
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Waxing
- Tinting
- Massage
- Makeup application
- Spa body treatments, facial treatments
- Additional information
- To enhance classroom learning, salon experience is undertaken. This is approximately 160 hours for full time students
- Industry representatives to provide informative seminars
- Excursions to trade shows and Beauty salons
- Training is provided with the following equipment – Facial steamer, brush cleanser, high frequency machine, galvanic machine, vacuum suction machine, gyratory vibro–massager.
Units of Competencies
Unit Code |
Unit Title – Core |
WRRCS1B |
Communicate in the workplace |
WRRER1B |
Work effectively in a retail environment |
WRRLP1B |
Apply safe work practices |
WRRS1B |
Sell products and services |
WRBCS201B |
Conduct financial transactions |
WRBCS203B |
Provide service to clients |
WRBCS306B |
Advise on beauty services |
WRBFS305B |
Provide lash and brow treatments |
WRBSS302B |
Provide temporary epilation and bleaching treatments |
WRBBS201B |
Provide manicure and pedicure service |
WRBFS202B |
Design and apply makeup |
WRBC2409A |
Apply knowledge of skin science to beauty therapy treatments |
WRBCS412A |
Apply knowledge of cosmetic chemistry to beauty therapy treatments |
WRBCS407A |
Develop a treatment plan for beauty therapy treatments |
WRBCS513A |
Investigate new products and services |
WRBFS406B |
Provide facial treatments |
WRBFS406B |
Provide advanced facial treatments |
WRRBBS407B |
Provide body treatments |
WRBCS411A |
Apply knowledge of nutrition to beauty treatments |
WRBCS305A |
Apply knowledge of skin biology to beauty treatments |
WRBCS204A |
Apply knowledge of nail science to nail services |
WRBCS408A |
Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to beauty therapy treatments |
WRBCS410A |
Apply knowledge of electricity to beauty therapy treatments |
|
Unit Title – Specialist Electives |
WRBBS511A |
Apply aromatic plant oil chemistry to beauty treatments |
HLTREM6A |
Provide the massage treatment |
WRBBS509A |
Plan the spa program |
WRBBS408B |
Provide aesthetic aromatic massage |
WRBBS514A |
Provide superficial lymph drainage massage |
WRBBS513A |
Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments |
WRBBS512A |
Blend a range of aromatic plant oils for beauty treatments |
|
Unit Title – Electives |
WRBFS204B |
Design and apply remedial camouflage |
BSBSBM301A |
Research business opportunities |
HLTFA1A |
Apply Basic First Aid |
Qualification attained on successful completion: Diploma
On successful completion of part of course: Statement of Attainment
RTO 430059
WRB50105