Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
The SHB40121 Certificate IV
in Beauty Therapy serves as a professional step necessary to those intending to specialize further in the ever-changing field of beauty. This course is intended for them to form sufficient qualifications to be engaged in a wide array of beauty procedures to the delight of their clients/ customers
Course Structure
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The course lasts from 12 to 24 months implies completion of the course and in most cases depends on whether one studies full time, part-time or through traineeships.
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In total, a student will be required to undertake 23 units out of which 18 are core units and 5 are elective units. Core subjects include
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Facial services
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Massage service
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Cosmetic tanning
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Make-up service
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On the other hand, students will opt for elective subjects within the training institution casuistically giving leeway for option in timber sales or even more qualification in spa or skin treatment aspects.
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The graduates will acquire the following skills that are expected in a person who operates in the following areas of
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Service provision within the Beauty industry
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Salon management and hygiene
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Provision of personalized beauty that entails the need for consultation.
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Upon completion, graduates can pursue variants such as
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Beauty Therapist.
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Make-Up Artist
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Nail Technician
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Spa Therapist
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The beauty sector keeps on growing and elevating employment opportunities with good salaries. For instance, beauty therapists can earn approximately $1,150 per week.
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While there are no formal prerequisites, the candidate must be aged at least 15 years and is required to sit for any testing of language and literacy and or numeracy skills where applicable. Completion of high school (Year 10) is usually recommended.
It is an excellent qualification that assists nurses or therapists in the future to advance their studies in the field of beauty therapy, dermal therapy, or cosmetic nursing which is a related field under the expanding beauty industry.
