What does this course involve?
If the beauty industry is your passion, this is the course for you. This course gives you in-depth, practical know-how across the full range of specialised beauty services.
It will give you the understanding of interaction between client and therapist, the underpinning scientific knowledge, and prevention of disease and its transmission within the salon environment.
The course also involves planning and providing spa treatments, facials and body massages, wraps and hot stone treatments.
This course is also available to international students.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course leads to work in:
- beauty salons
- spa retreats
- resorts
- hairdressing salons that provide beauty services
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
What further study options will I have?
On successful completion of the Diploma of Beauty Therapy and having gained industry experience, you may apply to other higher education organisations to further your studies.
Can I apply?
- You must have completed year 11 of education, or be mature age
- You must have sufficient literacy, numeracy and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete the course
- You must be 17 years or over (or mature age)
How do I apply?
- To apply for a full time position in this course you must use the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process. Details of the VTAC application process are at www.vtac.edu.au and in the VTAC Guide, which is available from leading newsagents and libraries from August. If the Institute still has vacancies after the VTAC places have been offered, you will be able to apply directly to the Institute.
If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
How will I be selected for this course?
- Individual Interview
- Group Interview
- Assessment of Application (VTAC)
- An information session will be held on 06/10/2008 at 6:00PM.
Location: E3: Auditorium
Length of course
Full time - 2 years
Where will I study?
Elgar Campus
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Both student funded $AUD 9487.40 and Government Funded.
Places in this course may be available using either government funding or student funding. Contact the Institute for further information about the fees and charges associated with this course.
Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.
How will I be assessed?
- Oral presentation
- Written assessment
- Practical assessment
- Project work
- Examination or testing
- Workplace Assessment
Will my previous experience or study count?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.