How to Become a Dermal Therapist: A People-Centric Career Where You’re Always Learning

The Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy (SHB40121) provides a strong foundation in essential beauty treatments, combining hands-on practice with theoretical knowledge. Students learn to perform services such as facials, waxing, lash and brow treatments, and makeup application.

Graduates are equipped to work as beauty therapists in salons, spas, and wellness centres, or even start their own business.

This course typically takes 12 months to complete, with options to study part-time or in a blended learning format. Many Australian training providers also offer flexible payment plans to help manage course costs.

The Diploma of Beauty Therapy (SHB50115) blends theory and practical learning to teach the skills and knowledge needed to perform skin treatments like epidermal resurfacing, light therapies, microdermabrasion and skin needling. 

Upon completing this course, graduates can work as dermal therapists in cosmetic practices and dermal clinics. 

The average course duration is 12 months but can be studied part-time in blended learning environments. Many Australian training providers offer flexible payment options for course fees. 

An Associate Degree in Applied Health Science (Dermal Therapy) helps you accelerate your career by providing you with a solid foundation in the dermal therapy industry.

Learn how to distinguish between evidence-based practice and common myths and misinformation, create better treatment plans for clients based on a solid grounding in sciences, along with the skills, knowledge and thinking to analyse client problems and provide solutions within the dermal therapy field.

A Graduate Diploma of Dermal Science (52854WA) is a course for graduates of beauty or health backgrounds who wish to become qualified in dermal science. The course provides theoretical and hands-on training to perform dermal therapies in a cosmetic practice or dermal clinic. 

Prerequisites to enrol in this course are a Certificate IV or Diploma of Beauty Therapy or a diploma in a health-related field.

The average duration for this course is 12 months full-time or part-time equivalent. Flexible study modes and online learning are available, and some course providers offer payment plans.