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Diploma of Beauty Therapy
SHB50115

Training provided by Angel Institute of Australia, RTO 22115.

Course Overview

Would you like to become a qualified beauty therapist working in a salon, day spa, resort spa, or international spa? This diverse beauty therapy course equips you with advanced skills and knowledge to work at a senior level in the industry.

 

You’ll develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge in beauty therapy fundamentals, and business marketing and planning, as well as advanced spa therapy treatments including waxing, lash and brow tinting, manicures and pedicures, facials, massage, including hot stone and Indian head massage, aromatherapy, and reflexology. Your will gain valuable hands-on experience.

 

Please note you will not be studying through Fresh Futures Australia but Angel Institute of Education a Nationally Recognised Registered Training Organisation.

Course Essentials

Course Essentials

Qualification Code: SHB50115


Recognition: Nationally recognised - meets Australian Qualifications Framework.

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Study: Full-Time Study


Study mode: Classroom-based


Class time: 9.30am to 2.30pm


Duration: 12 months

 

Delivery: 5hrs in class per week + 5hrs of research, article reading & assessment work per week.


Assessment: Assessment method includes written questions, observations and portfolios.

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Practical Placement Hours: 38 hours (Minimum)


Funded Admin Fee: $0

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Material Fee: $700

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Throughout your studies, you will be required to complete your research, assessments as well as accessing your emails using a desktop/laptop/mobile device with internet availability.

Requirements

Education: There are no formal education entry requirements for this course.


Minimum Age: You will need to be at least 18 years old.


Language, Literacy and Numeracy: To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs Stirling Institute of Australia will assess all students' language, literacy and numeracy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment. Angel Institute of Education course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.


Enrolment Application & Pre-Training Review: To be done during the Information Session or Online.


Equipment: Throughout your studies, you will be required to complete your research and assessments as well as accessing your emails using a desktop/laptop with internet availability.

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Requirements

Potential job titles:

Typical employers of Beauty Therapists:

  • Salon Manager

  • Hairdressing Salon Owner  

  • Spa Manager

  • Spa Therapist

  • Beauty Therapist

  • Hotel Spa Manager

  • Resort Manager

  • Freelancer Beauty Therapist

  • Beauty Salons

  • Unisex shops

  • Barbershops

  • Department stores

  • Spas

  • Resorts and hotels

Responsibilities

As a Beauty Therapist some tasks you could perform throughout your day:

  • Getting to know and understand your clients’ needs by completing a health questionnaire with them and discussing their answers

  • Cleansing and toning the clients' skin using steam treatment, face packs and massage with special oils and creams

  • Advising on and applying make-up, and giving eyebrow and eyelash treatment

  • Carrying out specialist treatment on hands and feet (manicure and pedicure)

  • Removing unwanted hair from the face and body using waxing, threading, electrolysis, laser or intense pulse light (IPL) treatments

  • Offering nail treatments, including nail extensions and nail art

  • Providing electrical treatments, such as microdermabrasion, to parts of the body to improve skin condition

  • Offering other specialist treatments, for example massage, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, reflexology or spray tan application.

Skills and Interests

Skills and Interests

As a Beauty therapist some personal attributes should be:

  • Maintaining a tactful, friendly manner

  • Communication skills

  • Openness to learning new ideas and techniques

  • Attention to detail

  • Cleanliness and good personal grooming

  • Able to build your clients’ confidence in your treatments

  • Self-confident

  • Tactful, patient and persuasive

What you'll learn

Throughout your studies, you will discover the knowledge of

  • Facial treatments

  • Lash and brow treatments

  • Manicures and pedicures

  • Make-up

  • Waxing

  • Body massage and treatments

  • Spa treatments

  • Manage small business operations

Physical Criteria

The typical role will include the following physical activities:

  • Stand for long periods of time

  • Repeat the same movements

  • Bend or twist their body

  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand.

  • See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.

Course Units

Course Units

To successfully complete SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy you must complete the following units of competency:

Core Units

SHBBBOS002 Provide body massages
SHBBBOS003 Provide body treatments
SHBBFAS001 Provide lash and brow services
SHBBFAS002 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations
SHBBFAS003 Provide specialised facial treatments
SHBBHRS001 Provide waxing services
SHBBMUP002 Design and apply make-up
SHBBNLS001 Provide manicure and pedicare services
SHBBRES001 Research and apply beauty industry information
SHBXCCS001 Conduct salon financial transactions
SHBXCCS002 Provide salon services to clients
SHBXIND001 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
SHBXWHS001 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices

Elective Units

SHBBBOS004 Provide aromatherapy massages
SHBBBOS005 Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments
SHBBCCS002 Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments
SHBBSPA003 Provide stone therapy massages
SHBBHRS002 Provide female intimate waxing services
BSBSMB405 Monitor and manage small business operations
SHBBINF001 Manage infection control standards
SHBBSPA004 Provide Indian head massages for relaxation
SHBBSKS005 Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments
SHBBSPA003 Provide stone therapy massages
SHBBMUP003 Design and apply make-up for photography
BSBSMB304 Determine resource requirements for the micro business

Assessment

Assessment is an important part of your learning and is required in order for you to gain a nationally recognised qualification or statement of attainment. To be assessed as competent, you are required to undertake supervised simulated salon experience.

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Assessment methods may include (but are not limited to):

- Written Questions
- Observations
- Portfolios.

Models or Client

Throughout your studies, you will have the opportunity to work on models to demonstrate and complete your assessments. You may be required to bring in your own models to undertake massages, treatments and more. The model could be another student in class or a client (friend, family or any advertised client).

 

There also may be costs associated with each model that covers the use of products and materials from the salon. Further details about models will be discussed on the first day of class with your trainer

Trainer Support

Angel Institution of Australia hand selects their trainers to ensure that they have the vocational competencies, current industry skills and current knowledge in skills and vocational training. You will be exposed to various trainers throughout the duration of your course, each specialising in their given field available to assist you. This means that they are able to draw on their depth of experience in each class, creating a fulfilling, knowledgeable and enjoyable environment. All trainers hold relevant training and assessment qualifications.

Skills First Funding & Eligibility Criteria

Skills First is a Victorian Government scheme that helps people access subsidised vocational education and training. If you are eligible, the government will contribute to the cost of your course tuition fees.

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Eligibility criteria for Skills First government-subsidised training

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Citizenship/Residency
You must be:
1. an Australian citizen, or
2. a holder of a permanent visa, or
3. a New Zealand citizen (visa 444), or
4. an Asylum Seeker (though referral for government-subsidised training from the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre or the Australia Red Cross), or
5. a holder of one of the below visas (VEVO verification required):
* valid Bridging visa class E, or
* Safe Haven Enterprise visa, or
* Temporary Protection visa, or
* Bridging visa class F, or
* Humanitarian Stay (Temporary) (subclass 449) visa, or
* Temporary (Humanitarian Concern) (subclass 786) visa.
 

VIC Government funding eligibility rules – what’s changed?
 

1. Your prior education no longer matters!
Now you can enrol and study any qualification at Angel Institute of Education with government funding, regardless of what level of education you’ve completed in the past. This applies to all students who meet the citizenship/ residency requirements.
Prior to this change, you had to ‘upskill’ to get government funding.. but now you don’t.
 

2. Removal of ‘2 at level in a lifetime’ limit!
You can study more than 2 courses that are at the same qualification level with government funding! Prior to 1 January 2023, you could only study 2 of the same level qualifications with government funding in your lifetime.. but now you don’t.
 

3. What hasn’t changed?
You can still only be studying no more than 2 government funded qualifications at any one point in time. This is known as the ‘2 in a year’ limit.

Course Fees & Payment Plans

If you are eligible your fees are:

$700 Material Fee.

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If you do not meet the Eligibility Criteria you can still undertake the course as a Fee For Service Student, your Fees is:

$10,000 + $700 Material Fee = $10,700

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Payment plans are available.

10 monthly instalments of $1,000 each.

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Please Note:
The Materials Fee can be put on a payment plan across the first two months of your course.
Approximately $87.50 per week.

Course Fees

Centrelink

Please note that some Centrelink Payments may be affected by undertaking study. We strongly advise you speak to your Centrelink Coordinator to see if you are affected. Fresh Futures Australia accepts no responsibility or liability for affected payments.

Meet your Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Angel Institution of Education is a Registered Training Organisation specialising in hairdressing, childcare, individual support and English as an Additional Language courses. Their primary aim is to provide quality educational services to guide students towards the path of success.

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Their training programs are aligned with skills first program objectives in enabling students to obtain the required skills to make them job-ready, assist individuals to undertake further education and enabling access to training for disadvantaged learners. All their training programs are aligned to provide training services in the best interests of students.

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Students are taught to be creative in their learning and innovative in their practices so they stand out amongst the rest. Their classes are small, and their course delivery is structured and tailored to meet student needs. Their standards are set high so students graduate with the best possible skills and experience to help them employment and longevity in their desired industry.

 

They aim to provide personal attention to every student, maintain a realistic student to teacher ratio and interview prospective students to ensure that they have a healthy mix of dedicated students who are serious about wanting to learn and excel at their new craft.

Enrolment Process

1. Fill out our Student Questionnaire
The Student Questionnaire is designed for me to get to know you a little better before I pass your details over to the RTO conducting the course. This doesn't guarantee your acceptance into the RTO nor is it a part of the enrolment paperwork.

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2. Speak to one of our Student Liaison Coordinators
Once you have completed your Student Questionnaire, one of our Student Liaison Coordinators will give you a courtesy call to:
- Further discuss your eligibility.
- Ensure you have read over the study details.
- Speak further about your career goals and suitability for the course.
- Give you additional information and answer any further questions you may have.

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If you decide that you would like to proceed with the application process after speaking with one of our Student Liaison Coordinators then we will invite you to an Information Session.

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3. Information Session
This Information Session is your opportunity to speak to Angel Institution of Education's friendly team and listen to valuable information about the course, complete your application form and enrol. To complete the enrolment forms, you will need the following:

- Unique Student Identifier (USI) - Create your USI here. 
- Victorian Student Number (VSN) - Only required for students who have attended a Victorian school since 2009
- Evidence of Citizenship/Residency and Age such as Drivers Licence and Medicare Card.


Please have these documents with you during the information session. Completion of the Enrolment Application Form does not guarantee enrolment. A Stirling Institute of Australia Authorised Delegate will review your form and determine the progression of enrolment.

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What will be covered
- General information about Angel Institution of Education, industry areas and delivery locations
- Vocational Education & Training, learning pathways, course choice and industry based trainers
- Student Support
- Entry requirements, LLN Quiz, funding eligibility
- Course details, expected hours of study, student handbook, refund policy
- Practical placement (WWCC & Police Records Check)
- Fees and payment options
- The enrolment session – you can enrol on the day
- Your suitability for the course

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4. First day of class
Please note that the Information Session is compulsory for you to complete before your first day of class. If you miss your Information Session this may delay your course commencement date. All of your First Day details will be confirmed during the Information Session and reminders will be emailed and SMS to you.

In an effort to keep classes commencing on time, we need a little help from you. If you choose to submit your Student Questionnaire, we at Fresh Futures Australia take that as a sign you'd like to continue along the path of enrolment. If you are a little unsure then please ask away by filling the form at the bottom of the page with any further questions you may have.

In order for classes to commence, we need 15+ students. This allows a healthy classroom environment for everyone. If we are trying to give you a call and you see a missed call, voicemail or text message from us or the RTO please be courteous and give us a callback, even if it's just a notification that you are no longer interested. Our feelings won't be hurt.

We look forward to receiving your Student Questionnaire and speaking to you further about your career path.

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