SHB40115 - Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy

This qualification is for someone who is highly motivated, can work independently, and deliver a range of high quality treatments. The role of a beauty therapist is to provide a broad range of beauty therapy treatments and services including facial treatments, body massage and treatments, hair removal, lash and brow treatments, nail and make-up services. This includes consultation with clients to provide beauty advice, recommend beauty treatments and services, and sell retail skin-care and cosmetic products.

Their work involves the self-directed application of knowledge and skills where judgement and initiative is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques. A beauty therapist must be able to create and build a client base, encourage repeat custom through consistent re-booking of clients and provide knowledgeable advice in regards to products and services.

Work is typically conducted in beauty salons and spas.

This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

Mackay Trainee Course

This course is for trainees only.

Full time traineeship needs to be completed in 24 months.

Part-time traineeship options available. Needs to be completed in 48 months.

Core

Elective

Rockhampton/Gladstone Trainee Course

This course is for trainees only.

Full time traineeship needs to be completed in 24 months.

Part-time traineeship options available. Needs to be completed in 48 months.

Core

Elective

This course is for traineeship training only.

Students must be employed within a Beauty salon or spa with the appropriately qualified supervisor/s.

During the sign-up process salons will be required to verify they can meet the training requirements required within individual units. Alternative arrangements can be made if any gaps are identified.

Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or high level course.

On successful completion of the full qualification, individuals can continue to work in a salon as a Beauty Therapist to provide treatments such as facial treatments, body massage, hair removal, lash and brow treatments, natural nail and make-up services.

They communicate with clients to recommend treatments and services and sell retail skin care and cosmetic products.

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Thank you for considering Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy (SHB40115). CQUni TAFE is developing a new offering for this diploma. There is currently no confirmed date for availability, however if you register your interest we will let you know when applications open.