Overview
Develop extensive advanced practical skills with our beauty therapy program designed and delivered by our highly experienced and qualified beauty therapy teachers.
This program provides training that offers rich individual development intended to accelerate your career and make you 'stand out' as a professional beauty or spa therapist.
This distinctive qualification involves training in a broad range of beauty therapy treatments which includes advanced specialized skin treatments, a variety of makeup services , and a range of spa and body treatments including:
- spa therapies
- stone therapy massage
- aromatherapy massage
- Indian head massage
- reflexology relaxation techniques
Students practise with clients in our commercial salons and graduate with the confidence and skills to interact and engage with proficiency. Graduates will be 'job ready' to practise and demonstrate the professional skills required for a beauty and spa environment.
Qualification: Qualification: |
Diploma of Beauty Therapy SHB50115 |
Program No: Program No: |
DP-TH12 |
Campus: Campus: |
CIT Reid |
Duration: Duration: |
2 semesters full-time. Approximately 25 hours per week. |
Cost Info: Cost Info: |
The 2020 Semester 1 enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. The total program cost may vary depending on the choice of elective subjects or if subjects are attempted more than once. Subject costs identified as Standard are partially subsidised by the ACT Government. Concessions may be available to eligible students.
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Indicative Cost: Indicative Cost: |
$4,082 |
Likely Job Outcome: Likely Job Outcome: |
Beauty and spa therapist, salon/spa owner or manager and other opportunities in health resorts and retreats including massage clinics. |
Enrolment Type: Enrolment Type: |
Standard |
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Timetable Information
To help with the enrolment process print your timetable, or keep the window open, so that you can refer back to it for your course (program) code, course (program) name, and the Course Reference Numbers (CRNs).
Additional Information
Students are required to purchase a kit (approx. $100). Information about kit requirements will be provided on enrolment. Students are also required to purchase a uniform (approx. $100) and textbook (approx. $135). In addition to a uniform, students are required to wear professional attire to all classes, including closed toe shoes.
Students participate in student clinics to develop skills and confidence and will be required to perform services on other students and clients under supervision.
STUDY ABROAD
Students studying in 2018 may apply for an overseas study tour to Singapore as part of the Australian Government’s VET Outbound Mobility Program, giving you the opportunity to gain exposure to the world of Spa, Massage and Wellness.
Entry Requirements / How to Enrol
You will need to communicate and work with others in a manner appropriate to the personal services industry. This industry requires its therapists to be presentable, well-groomed, organised and willing to learn new skills as technologies and trends change.
To study any course at CIT (excluding degrees and non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
Literacy Skills Information
We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your program of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this program. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level program. Please visit Foundation Skills.
Transition Information
Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.
Subject Cancellations/Changes
To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.
Subject Information
Complete 25 subjects
Complete all 13 subjects
- SHBXCCS001
Conduct salon financial transactions
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| CIT Code: |
BEAU127 |
| Cost: |
Standard $55.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge
required to select and apply cosmetic tanning products. It requires
the ability to consult with clients about tanning products and colour
choice, select products and equipment to prepare the skin and apply
tanning products using a spray tanning gun. The application of
cosmetic tanning products can be an individual service, or form part
of a series of services. It applies to beauticians and beauty
therapists who work in beauty salons and spas. In this environment
they make routine service decisions within known procedures but work
under limited supervision and guidance from others. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- SHBXCCS002
Provide salon services to clients
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| CIT Code: |
BEAU128 |
| Cost: |
Standard $88.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge
required to provide a complete customer service experience. It
requires the ability to communicate with clients face-to-face or by
telephone, schedule appointments, attend and respond to client
complaints, and assist clients with special needs. This unit applies
to workers in personal service environments including beauty and
hairdressing salons, nail salons and spas. In these environments, they
make routine service decisions within a defined range. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- SHBBFAS001
Provide lash and brow services
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| CIT Code: |
BEAU131 |
| Cost: |
Standard $33.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge
required to provide lash and brow services that include shaping and
colouring. It requires the ability to consult with clients, and select
suitable products and equipment required to perform lash and brow
services. Lash and brow services can be an individual treatment or
form part of a series of treatments. This unit applies to beauticians
and beauty therapists who work in beauty salons and spas. In this
environment they make routine decisions within a defined range guided
by manufacturer information and organisational policies and
procedures. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- SHBBHRS001
Provide waxing services
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| CIT Code: |
BEAU132 |
| Cost: |
Standard $187.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge
required to provide waxing services to remove unwanted facial and body
hair. It requires the ability to consult with clients to select
suitable wax products to provide waxing services. The waxing service
can be a single service or form part of a series of services. This
unit applies to beauticians and beauty therapists who work in beauty
or hair removal salons. In this environment they work as part of a
team and make independent decisions within a defined range. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- SHBBMUP002
Design and apply make-up
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| CIT Code: |
BEAU137 |
| Cost: |
Standard $99.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge
required to apply facial make-up products for day, evening or special
occasions. It requires the ability to consult with clients, analyse
face and skin, and to demonstrate and apply make-up products to suit
client needs or make-up brief. This unit applies to beauty therapists,
retail assistants, and make-up freelancers who work in beauty salons,
retail cosmetic outlets, and settings that provide make-up services.
In this environment they make routine service decisions within a
defined range and have knowledge and skills of a variety of make-up
products and application techniques. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- SHBBBOS002
Provide body massages
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| CIT Code: |
BEAU239 |
| Cost: |
Standard $264.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge
required to provide full body relaxation massages. It requires the
ability to establish priorities with clients, synthesise knowledge of
anatomy and physiology and lifestyle factors to design body massage
routines, and provide advice on body products and protection from
environmental damage. Body massage can be a single treatment or form
part of a series of treatments. This unit applies to beauty therapists
who work in beauty salons, massage clinics and spas. In this
environment they work as part of a team but make independent treatment
decisions. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- SHBBBOS003
Provide body treatments
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| CIT Code: |
BEAU240 |
| Cost: |
Standard $264.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge
required to provide body treatments incorporating body massage
techniques, electrical currents, body scrubs and wraps. It requires
the ability to establish priorities with clients, synthesise knowledge
of anatomy, physiology and skin, and operate specialised equipment
with allied cosmetic products to design and provide body treatments
addressing relaxation requirements. Body treatments can be a single
treatment or form part of a series of treatments. This unit applies to
beauty therapists who work in beauty salons and spas. In this
environment they work as part of a team but make independent treatment
decisions. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- SHBBFAS002
Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations
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| CIT Code: |
BEAU236 |
| Cost: |
Standard $264.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge
required to provide facial treatments to meet client needs. It
requires the ability to establish priorities with clients, synthesise
knowledge of anatomy and physiology, skin science, cosmetic chemistry
and nutrition, and to design and provide facial routines and advice on
products and protection of facial skin. Facials can be a single
treatment or form part of a series of treatments. The unit applies to
beauty therapists who work in beauty salons and spas. In this
environment they are part of a team but make independent treatment
decisions. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- SHBBFAS003
Provide specialised facial treatments
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| CIT Code: |
BEAU237 |
| Cost: |
Standard $766.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge
required to provide specialised facial treatments incorporating the
use of ultrasonic, direct current, high frequency and micro current
devices. It requires the ability to establish priorities with clients
and synthesise knowledge of skin, performance of electrical machines
and allied cosmetic products, and to design and provide treatments to
address specific skin types and conditions. Not all equipment is used
in each specialised facial treatment. Specialised facials can be a
single treatment or form part of a series of treatments. This unit
applies to beauty therapists who work in beauty therapy salons. In
this environment they work in a team but make independent treatment
decisions. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- SHBBNLS001
Provide manicure and pedicare services
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| CIT Code: |
BEAU235 |
| Cost: |
Standard $110.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge
required to provide services and advice to clients requiring hand,
foot and nail care. It requires the ability to recognise relevant
contraindications and conditions, to understand the structure and
function of hands, feet and nails and the effects of treatments and
products, and to select and provide services and advice to meet the
objectives of the client. The services and advice can be on an
individual basis or form part of a series of services. This unit
applies to workers in beauty and nail salons, and spas. In this
environment they make routine service decisions within a defined range
but are responsible for the selection and provision of services to
clients. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- SHBBRES001
Research and apply beauty industry information
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| CIT Code: |
BEAU156 |
| Cost: |
Standard $44.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge
required to access information and update knowledge of the beauty
industry and relevant industry legislation. It requires the ability to
research beauty industry trends, and its relationship to other
industries, and how beauty therapists can use this information to
enhance own work performance. This unit applies to beauticians, nail
technicians, make-up artists and retail cosmetic assistants who work
in beauty and nail salons and in beauty retail outlets. In this
environment they make routine decisions within a defined range but are
expected to be up-to-date with industry trends. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- SHBXIND001
Comply with organisational requirements within a personal
services environment
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| CIT Code: |
BEAU247 |
| Cost: |
Standard $99.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge
required to work in a personal services environment by integrating
knowledge of workplace rights and responsibilities and organisational
policies and procedures, and by using effective team and individual
work practices to plan and organise daily work activities. This unit
applies to workers in personal service environments including beauty
and hairdressing salons, nail salons and spas. In these environments
they make routine service decisions within a defined range in the
context of organisational goals, customer service values and
standards. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- SHBXWHS001
Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
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| CIT Code: |
BEAU248 |
| Cost: |
Standard $88.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge
required to follow safe practices to minimise risks to self, client
and colleagues in a salon environment. It requires the ability to
follow hygiene and skin penetration guidelines, clean the work area,
use electricity safely, identify and report faults, use personal
protection and work safely. This unit applies to workers in
environments providing beauty treatments and hairdressing services. In
these environments they work with limited supervision, and have
responsibility for providing safe treatments for their clients. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
Electives: Complete 12 subjects
- SHBBMUP003
Design and apply make-up for photography
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| CIT Code: |
BEAU138 |
| Cost: |
Standard $220.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge
required to design and apply make-up for photographic shoots in
natural and artificial light. It requires the ability to select
products and tools to apply photographic make-up in response to a
brief from a client or stylist engaged in a photo shoot. This unit
applies to beauty therapists and make-up artists who work in beauty
salons, make-up studios and photography shoot settings requiring
make-up services. In this environment they work as part of the
creative team, make informed creative decisions and have knowledge and
skills across a range of specialised make-up products and application
techniques. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- SHBBMUP004
Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up
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| CIT Code: |
BEAU139 |
| Cost: |
Standard $374.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge
required to apply specialised make-up products to disguise skin
imperfections on the face and body. It requires the ability to consult
with clients, select products and equipment, and apply camouflage
make-up to disguise the appearance of blemishes, birthmarks and scars.
This unit applies to beauty therapists and make-up artists who work in
beauty salons and make-up studios and as freelancers. In this
environment they work as part of a team but make independent treatment
decisions and have knowledge across a range of specialised make-up
products and application techniques. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- SHBBBOS004
Provide aromatherapy massages
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| CIT Code: |
BEAU144 |
| Cost: |
Standard $88.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge
required to provide aromatherapy massages using blended aromatic plant
oils. It requires the ability to establish priorities with clients,
and synthesise knowledge of anatomy and physiology, skin science and
lifestyle factors to select aromatic oils and massage techniques to
meet client needs. Aromatherapy massage can be a single treatment, or
form part of a series of treatments. This unit applies to beauty and
spa therapists who work in beauty salons, massage clinics and spas. In
this environment they work as part of a team but make independent
treatment decisions. They have knowledge across a range of
aromatherapy massage techniques and blended oils. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- SHBBBOS005
Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments
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| CIT Code: |
BEAU177 |
| Cost: |
Standard $66.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge
required to provide relaxation treatments using reflexology
techniques. It requires the ability to consult with clients, select
products and techniques, and provide manual reflexology relaxation
according to client needs and agreed treatment plan. Reflexology can
be an individual treatment, or form part of a series of treatments.
This unit applies to beauty and spa therapists who work in beauty
salons, massage clinics and spas. In this environment they work in a
team but make independent treatment decisions. They have knowledge
across a range of reflexology relaxation techniques. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- SHBBSPA001
Work in a spa therapies framework
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| CIT Code: |
BEAU204 |
| Cost: |
Standard $22.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge
required to promote spa treatments and create and maintain a spa
services environment. It requires the ability to prepare spa work
areas, recommend suitable spa therapies to clients, monitor the spa
environment, complete shutdown of treatment rooms and equipment, and
promote environmentally sound spa practices. This unit applies to
beauty and spa therapists who work in day, destination and resort
spas. In this environment they work in a team but are responsible for
individual client recommendations and for maintenance of the spa area.
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| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- SHBBSPA002
Provide spa therapies
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| CIT Code: |
BEAU206 |
| Cost: |
Standard $176.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge
required to provide wet and dry spa therapies to meet client needs. It
requires the ability to consult with clients, and select, provide and
review hydrotherapy, wraps, herbal packs, sauna and other signature
spa treatments. Spa therapies can be an individual treatment or form
part of a sequenced series of treatments. This unit applies to beauty
and spa therapists who work in day, destination and resort spas. In
this environment they work in a team but make independent treatment
decisions and have knowledge across a range of spa products and
treatments. . |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- SHBBSPA003
Provide stone therapy massages
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| CIT Code: |
BEAU207 |
| Cost: |
Standard $55.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge
required to provide full body massages with hot and cold stones. It
requires the ability to establish priorities with clients, and
synthesise knowledge of anatomy and physiology, skin science and
lifestyle factors to select pre-heated stones, design massage and
provide the treatment. Stone massage therapy can be an individual
treatment or form part of a series of treatments. This unit applies to
beauty and spa therapists who work in day, destination and resort spas
and beauty salons. In this environment they work in a team but are
responsible for individual client recommendations and treatment.
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| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- SHBBSPA004
Provide Indian head massages for relaxation
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| CIT Code: |
BEAU208 |
| Cost: |
Standard $55.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge
required to provide Indian head massage as part of a spa program. It
requires the ability to consult with clients, plan massage routine and
massage arms, neck, shoulders, scalp and face. Indian head massage can
be an individual treatment or form part of a series of treatments.
This unit applies to beauty and spa therapists who work in day,
destination and resort spas and beauty salons. In this environment
they operate with some level of autonomy or under limited supervision.
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| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- SHBBCCS002
Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty
treatments
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| CIT Code: |
BEAU238 |
| Cost: |
Standard $77.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge
required to select and blend aromatic plant oils for use in face and
body treatments to meet specific client needs. It requires the ability
to establish priorities with the client, synthesise knowledge of
aromatic plant oil chemistry and the therapeutic profiles of aromatic
oils, and to select and blend aromatic plant oils. The unit applies to
beauty and spa therapists who work in beauty salons, massage clinics
and spas. In this environment they work as part of a team but make
independent treatment decisions. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- BSBSMB403
Market the small business
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| CIT Code: |
MGNT352 |
| Cost: |
Standard $110.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor
and improve business performance via a clear strategy complementing
the business plan. It applies to individuals who operate a small
business independently or within a larger organisation. Individuals in
this role analyse and interpret market data and are proficient
communicators. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements
apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- BSBSMB404
Undertake small business planning
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| CIT Code: |
MGNT356 |
| Cost: |
Standard $115.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research
and develop an integrated business plan for achieving business goals
and objectives. It applies to individuals who operate a small business
that operates independently, or as part of a larger organisation.
Individuals in this role interpret business information and numerical
data competently and are skilled communicators. No licensing,
legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the
time of publication. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- BSBSMB405
Monitor and manage small business operations
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| CIT Code: |
MGNT348 |
| Cost: |
Standard $109.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement
a business plan and modify operations as required. It applies to
individuals who operate a small business which stands alone, or is
part of a department within a larger organisation. Individuals in this
role are skilful communicators and interpret numerical data with ease.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this
unit at the time of publication. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- SHBBHRS002
Provide female intimate waxing services
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| CIT Code: |
BEAU195 |
| Cost: |
Standard $44.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge
required to provide waxing services to remove unwanted hair from
female intimate areas. It requires the ability to consult with clients
to plan services to apply and remove hot and strip wax safely. Female
intimate waxing can be an individual service or form part of a series
of services. This unit applies to beauticians and beauty therapists
who work in beauty or hair removal salons. In this environment they
work as part of a team but make independent treatment decisions;
demonstrate sensitivity, maturity and confidentiality in their client
interactions; and have knowledge across a range of waxing techniques
and waxing products. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- SHBBBOS001
Apply cosmetic tanning products
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| CIT Code: |
BEAU202 |
| Cost: |
Standard $44.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge
required to select and apply cosmetic tanning products. It requires
the ability to consult with clients about tanning products and colour
choice, select products and equipment to prepare the skin and apply
tanning products using a spray tanning gun. The application of
cosmetic tanning products can be an individual service, or form part
of a series of services. It applies to beauticians and beauty
therapists who work in beauty salons and spas. In this environment
they make routine service decisions within known procedures but work
under limited supervision and guidance from others. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- SHBBMUP001
Apply eyelash extensions
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| CIT Code: |
BEAU243 |
| Cost: |
Standard $374.00
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| Description: |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge
required to apply eyelash extensions for added length and thickness of
natural lashes to meet client needs. It requires the ability to
consult with clients, select suitable products and equipment to apply,
in-fill, and remove damaged eyelash extensions. Applying eyelash
extensions can be an individual service or form part of a series of
services. This unit applies to beauty therapists, retail assistants,
and make-up freelancers who work in beauty salons, retail cosmetic
outlets, and settings that provide make-up services. In this
environment they make routine service decisions within a defined
range. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
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