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Certificate III in Beauty Services (VIC ONLY) SHB30115

Study Method
In-class
Locations
Geelong
Institution
The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
July

Course overview

Would you like to start a career in beauty therapy? If you like the idea of working with people in a hands-on role, this entry-level course could be your calling.

The Certificate III in Beauty Therapy (SHB30115) course can help you gain employment in the beauty industry. Offering hands-on training, real skills are developed within The Studio, where you will learn a range of beauty treatments including spray tanning, waxing, make up, lash application and nails services.

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Job outcomes

  • Beauty therapist
  • Specialist waxing therapist
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Recognition

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

Locations

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  • Victoria
    • Geelong

Duration study load

Full-time:

  • 6 months
  • 3 days per week

Entry requirements

  • Applicants must be aged 16 or over
  • Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 10 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2
  • Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants must be currently employed under a training contract and referred by their employer
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Pathways

  • Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy (SHB40115)
  • Diploma of Beauty Therapy (SHB50115)

Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), formally recognises a person’s existing skills and knowledge towards the achievement of a nationally recognised qualification or statement of attainment.

Skills may have been gained through:

  • Work experience
  • Formal training and education (you may be eligible for a credit transfer)
  • Informal training and education
  • General life experience
  • Voluntary work

Assessment

Assessment for this course is based on:

  • Hands-on projects
  • Written assignments
  • Salon assessments at the studio
  • Team projects

Subjects

Core Units
SHBBCCS001
Advise on beauty products and services
SHBBBOS001
Apply cosmetic tanning products
SHBXWHS001
Apply safe hygiene health and work practices
SHBXIND001
Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
SHBXCCS001
Conduct salon financial transactions
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Payment options

Course fees are made up of two components; tuition and materials fees. Due to the different level of Government subsidy available to students as published below, there are three possible fee levels for tuition fees; concession, standard and full fee. All levels of tuition available for this course are listed below. Only one will be applicable to you.

  • Concession – AUD$424
  • Standard Tutiton – AUD $2,121
  • Full Fee Tuition – AUD $5,493
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About The Gordon Institute of TAFE

The Gordon Institute of TAFE is one of the largest regional TAFEs in Victoria and has been helping people gain real skills for real jobs for over 130 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of TAFE courses from short courses to nationally accredited training across apprenticeships, traineeships, certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas, which can lead you to a great career or create pathways to university.

Gordon Institute of TAFE is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3044)