Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy 
 

 
Traineeship
National Code
: 
WRB40105 
CRICOS Code:  
Centre:
Hair, Beauty and Floristry
Location:
Elgar Campus
Study Area: Beauty 
Study Area Sub Category: Beauty 
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Units of Competency

What does this course involve?

If working in the beauty industry is your passion, this is the course for you. This course gives you specialised, practical skills across the range of beauty areas.

You will learn to provide a full range of beauty services to clients, including facials and body massage.

You will gain an understanding of interaction between client and therapist, the underpinning scientific knowledge, and prevention of disease and its transmission within the salon environment.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course can lead to work in beauty salons, day spas and destination spas, and also hairdressing salons that offer 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?

You may continue on to study the Diploma of Beauty Therapy that specialise in Spa.

Can I apply?

You must:

  • be 17 years (or mature age)
  • have successfully completed Year 11 of education.

How do I apply?

Direct Entry - Beginning and mid-year entry

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

Length of course

Full time - 18 months

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

This course can be either Government Subsidised or Self Funded

Government Subsidised Fees (Skills Building)

Fees for government-subsidised students are made up of three main components:
1.   Tuition Fee
2.   Service and Amenity Fee
3.   Materials Fees (including course teaching materials fee and/or retained course items fees).
1. Tuition Fee - 2010
If you are enrolling for the first time in 2010 and eligible for a government subsidised place, the Tuition Fee will be $1.62 per hour with a minimum Tuition Fee of $120 per year and a maximum of $1,000 per year depending upon number of hours enrolled and eligibility for concession.

If you commenced your current course prior to 1 July 2009, but need to enrol in additional units for the same course in 2010 you will pay the Fee Maintenance rate that is $1.37* per hour with a minimum fee of $55 per year and a maximum of $877 per year depending upon eligibility for a concession.

* 2009 rates quoted – 2010 rates not yet available at time of publication.
2. Service and Amenities Fee
For enrolments up to 404 hours a $55 fee will be charged. For enrolments 405 hours and higher, a $75 fee will be charged*.

* 2009 rates quoted – 2010 rates not yet available at time of publication.
3. Material Fees
Course teaching materials fees and/or retained course items fees are charged per course. This fee covers materials used in the course, plus some items that you are issued with and retain beyond the life of the course. Fees will vary from course to course, and can range from $100 to $1,000.

Self Funded

Self funded students will pay approximately $14,116 depending upon number of hours enrolled.

How will I be assessed?

  • Oral presentation
  • Written assessment
  • Practical assessment
  • Project work
  • Examination or testing

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. 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.
All fees quoted are indicative fees and are correct at the time of print. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.
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Units of Competency

Mandatory
WRBBS201B
Provide manicure and pedicure services
30 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of manicure and pedicare services. This competency may apply to a range of roles in the workplace. This unit is equivalent to and replaces WRB17A Provide Manicure and Pedicare Service, as packaged in WRB99.
WRBCS201B
Conduct financial transactions
25 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct operations at the point of sale area. This competency may apply to a range of roles in the workplace. This unit is equivalent to and replaces WRB07A Conduct Financial Transactions, as packaged in WRB99.
WRBCS203B
Provide service to clients
30 hr
This unit describes the competencies required to deliver service to clients, including receiving clients, making appointments and responding to client complaints. This competency may apply to a range of roles in the workplace. This unit is equivalent to and replaces WRB08A Provide Service to Clients, as packaged in WRB99.
WRBCS204A
Apply knowledge of nail science to nail services
15 hr
This unit describes the knowledge required to apply nail science to beauty treatments. This competency will apply to a range of beauty treatments relating to nails and to a range of roles in the workplace.
WRRCS1B
Communicate in the workplace
50 hr
This unit encompasses the skills, knowledge and attitudes required for effective communication with customers and other staff in the workplace. It involves establishing contact with customers, processing information, working in a team, maintaining personal presentation, following routine instructions, reading and interpreting retail documents and using numbers in the workplace.
WRRER1B
Work effectively in a retail environment
40 hr
This unit encompasses the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to work effectively in a retail environment. It involves acting responsibly and in a non-discriminatory manner, and identifying the relevant award/agreement.
WRRLP1B
Apply safe working practices
18 hr
This unit incorporates the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC) guidelines for occupational health and safety. It encompasses the skills, knowledge and attitudes to maintain a safe work environment for staff, customers and others. It involves observing basic safety and emergency procedures.
WRRS1B
Sell products and services
18 hr
This unit involves the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to sell products and services in a retail environment. It involves the use of sales techniques and encompasses the key selling skills from approaching the customer to closing the sale. It requires a basic level of product knowledge.
WRBCS306B
Advise on beauty services
30 hr
WRBFS202B
Design and apply make-up
40 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and apply suitable make-up techniques for domestic street wear, business, pleasure, social and special occasions for various times of the day or night. This competency may apply to a range of roles in the workplace. This unit is equivalent to and replaces WRB21A Design and Apply Make Up, as packaged in WRB99.
WRBFS305B
Provide lash and brow treatments
15 hr
WRBFS406B
Provide facial treatments
120 hr
WRBFS407B
Provide advanced facial treatments
110 hr
WRBSS302B
Provide temporary epilation and beauty treatments
95 hr
WRBCS305A
Apply knowledge of skin biology to beauty treatments
15 hr
WRBCS407A
Develop a treatment plan for beauty therapy treatments
30 hr
WRBCS408A
Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to beauty therapy treatments
60 hr
WRBCS409A
Apply knowledge of skin science to beauty therapy treatments
50 hr
WRBCS410A
Apply knowledge of electricity to beauty therapy treatments
20 hr
WRBCS411A
Apply knowledge of nutrition to beauty therapy treatments
20 hr
WRBCS412A
Apply knowledge of cosmetic chemistry to beauty therapy treatments
30 hr
Electives
WRBBS202A
Apply gel nail enhancement
30 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of artificial gel nail application services. This competency may apply to a range of roles in the workplace. This unit provides partial equivalence to WRB18A Apply Nail Enhancement, as packaged in WRB99. The two units WRBBS202A Apply gel nail enhancement and WRBBS203A Apply acrylic nail enhancement together are equivalent to WRB18A Apply Nail Enhancement.
WRBBS203A
Apply acrylic nail enhancement
35 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of acrylic nail enhancement services. This competency may apply to a range of roles in the workplace. This unit provides partial equivalence to WRB18A Apply Nail Enhancement, as packaged in WRB99. The two units WRBBS202A Apply gel nail enhancement and WRBBS203A Apply acrylic nail enhancement together are equivalent to WRB18A Apply Nail Enhancement.
WRBFS203B
Design and apply make-up for photography
30 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and apply suitable make-up for a range of photographic contexts. This competency may apply to a range of roles in the workplace. This unit is equivalent to and replaces WRB22A Design and Apply Make Up for Photography, as packaged in WRB99.
WRBFS204B
Design and apply remedial camouflage
30 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and apply remedial camouflage techniques for clients with special needs. This competency may apply to a range of roles in the workplace. This unit is equivalent to and replaces WRB23A Design and Apply Remedial Camouflage, as packaged in WRB99.
WRBBS407B
Provide body treatments
100 hr
WRBSS201B
Pierce ears
15 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to pierce ear lobes for ornamentation. This competency may apply to a range of roles in the workplace. This unit is equivalent to and replaces WRB14A Pierce Ears, as packaged in WRB99.
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Course Enquiries

Phone:
1300 BOX HILL
(1300 269 445)