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Overview

This course builds core skills in salon professionalism, including how to greet and prepare clients for beauty services with confidence and care. You’ll learn to design and apply make‑up for a range of looks and develop practical techniques to apply cosmetic tanning products safely and evenly.

Qualification:

 Statement of Attainment - Introduction to Beauty Therapy

Course No:

 SA-BD72

Campus:

 CIT Woden 

Duration:

9 weeks: attend campus one day per week for 5.5 hours.

Cost Info:

Further information about fees is available at Course fees and assistance

Indicative Cost:

Full fee $1,300 (including a makeup brush kit)

Likely Job Outcome:
  • Cosmetic consultant
  • Freelance Makeup
  • Tanning studio

Application Type:

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Additional Information

You are required to wear enclosed footwear, black pants and a black top.

Entry Requirements

  • Minimum age of 16 years
  • Need to physically be able to stand for long periods of time

Skills Recognition

To study any course at CIT (excluding non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

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 3 subjects

Core: Complete all 3

  • SHBBMUP009   Design and apply make up
    • CIT Code: BEAU255
      Cost: Full fee $540.00
      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 beauticians and 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. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • SHBXCCS009   Greet and prepare clients for salon services
    • CIT Code: BEAU300
      Cost: Full fee $330.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to meet, greet and prepare clients for a range of beauty treatments, hairdressing or barbering services. This unit applies to assistants who work in beauty, hairdressing or barber salons under close supervision and with guidance from more experienced or senior operators. They use little judgement and follow procedures and instructions specified by the senior who will manage the client service. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • SHBBBOS007   Apply cosmetic tanning products
    • CIT Code: BEAU253
      Cost: Full fee $430.00
      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. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Related Courses

Diploma Beauty Therapy SHB50121
Certificate IV Beauty Therapy SHB40121
Certificate III Make-Up SHB30221

More Information

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