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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:

 Diploma of Beauty Therapy SHB50115

Program No:

 DP-TH12

Campus:

 CIT Reid 

Duration:

 2 semesters full-time. Approximately 25 hours per week.

Cost Info:

The 2021 Semester 2 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.

Indicative Cost:

 $4,082

Likely Job Outcome:

 Beauty and spa therapist, salon/spa owner or manager and other opportunities in health resorts and retreats including massage clinics.

Application 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 participate in CIT beauty Clinics industry-current and open-to-the-public salons . To develop skills and confidence and will be required to perform services on other students and clients under supervision.

In addition Beauty salon workplace experience is encouraged for students completing full-time program.

Students are required to purchase a kit .Information about kit requirements will be provided on enrolment. Students are also required to purchase a uniform and textbook 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.

Materials and Equipment Fees*
Beauty therapy Kit: approximately $150
Uniform: approximately $65.00
Textbook: $135

Skills Recognition

Entry Requirements

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
    • CIT Code: BEAU127
      Cost: Standard $55.00
      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
    • CIT Code: BEAU128
      Cost: Standard $88.00
      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
    • CIT Code: BEAU131
      Cost: Standard $33.00
      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
    • CIT Code: BEAU132
      Cost: Standard $187.00
      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
    • CIT Code: BEAU137
      Cost: Standard $99.00
      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
    • CIT Code: BEAU239
      Cost: Standard $264.00
      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
    • CIT Code: BEAU240
      Cost: Standard $264.00
      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
    • CIT Code: BEAU236
      Cost: Standard $264.00
      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
    • CIT Code: BEAU237
      Cost: Standard $766.00
      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
    • CIT Code: BEAU235
      Cost: Standard $110.00
      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
    • CIT Code: BEAU156
      Cost: Standard $44.00
      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
    • CIT Code: BEAU247
      Cost: Standard $99.00
      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
    • CIT Code: BEAU248
      Cost: Standard $88.00
      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
    • CIT Code: BEAU138
      Cost: Standard $220.00
      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
    • CIT Code: BEAU139
      Cost: Standard $374.00
      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
    • CIT Code: BEAU144
      Cost: Standard $88.00
      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
    • CIT Code: BEAU177
      Cost: Standard $66.00
      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
    • CIT Code: BEAU204
      Cost: Standard $22.00
      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.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • SHBBSPA002   Provide spa therapies
    • CIT Code: BEAU206
      Cost: Standard $176.00
      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
    • CIT Code: BEAU207
      Cost: Standard $55.00
      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.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • SHBBSPA004   Provide Indian head massages for relaxation
    • CIT Code: BEAU208
      Cost: Standard $55.00
      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.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • SHBBCCS002   Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments
    • CIT Code: BEAU238
      Cost: Standard $77.00
      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
    • CIT Code: MGNT352
      Cost: Standard $110.00
      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
    • CIT Code: MGNT356
      Cost: Standard $115.00
      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
    • CIT Code: MGNT348
      Cost: Standard $109.00
      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
    • CIT Code: BEAU195
      Cost: Standard $44.00
      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
    • CIT Code: BEAU202
      Cost: Standard $44.00
      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
    • CIT Code: BEAU243
      Cost: Standard $374.00
      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

Related Courses

Certificate IV Beauty Therapy SHB40115
Certificate III Make-Up SHB30215
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Non-Accredited Training Personal Make-up Style Workshop

More Information

For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au