AMBI - DOMESTIC STUDENT

SHB50115 DIPLOMA OF BEAUTY THERAPY

Course Description

National Qualification Code: SHB50115 

The Diploma of Beauty Therapy is designed to reflect the role of individuals employed as beauty therapists to provide a broad range of beauty therapy treatments and services including facial treatments, body massage and treatments, hair removal, lash and brow treatments, nail and make-up services. This includes consultation with clients to provide beauty advice, recommend beauty treatments and services, and sell retail skin-care and cosmetic products. These individuals work relatively autonomously, and are accountable for personal outputs. Their work involves the self-directed application of knowledge and skills with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques.

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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification

Graduate Career Path

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• Beauty therapist

• Beauty advisor

• Make-up artist

• Company representative (skincare/cosmetics, equipment, etc.)

• Beauty blogger/writer

• Salon Manager

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Course Duration

The course duration is 1 year: 4 terms; 9 weeks per term

Start Date

​The Diploma of Beauty Therapy has a rolling intake so you can begin their study as soon as possible. You will complete the introductory unit SHBBINF001 Maintain infection control standards and then complete the remainder of the units according to the timetable to successfully complete the remaining units for the Diploma of Beauty Therapy.

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Course Delivery 

​The course is offered as a blended course with face-to-face, online learning and simulated work environment practice.

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Classroom Learning includes lectures supported with visual topic content, PowerPoints, practice, group and oral work. Your materials are provided either in print or digital copy that can be accessed as part of the course.

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​Online Learning requires you to complete additional online study each week. This learning is tailored to the follow the units you are completing in class. This includes reading topics, research and additional materials.

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​Simulated Work Environment

Over the duration of the course, students will complete a range of beauty services to demonstrate skills and knowledge of the course.

Course Structure

Our course has been designed to meet the requirements for the SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy. 

It contains 25 units of competency (13 core and 12 electives) and is delivered in the following terms:

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Unit Code             Unit Name

Core Units

SHBBBOS002       Provide body massage

SHBBBOS003       Provide body treatments

SHBBFAS001        Provide lash and brow services

SHBBHRS001       Provide waxing services

SHBBFAS003        Provide specialised facial treatments

SHBBFAS002        Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations

SHBBMUP002       Design and apply make-up

SHBBNLS001        Provide manicure and pedicare services

SHBBRES001        Research and apply beauty industry information

SHBXCCS001       Conduct salon financial transactions

SHBXIND001        Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment

SHBXCCS002       Provide salon services to clients

SHBXWHS001      Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices

Elective Units

SHBBBOS004       Provide aromatherapy massages

SHBBBOS005         Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments 

SHBBCCS002        Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments 

SHBBSPA003          Provide stone therapy massages 

SHBBSPA004          Provide Indian head massage for relaxation 

SHBBMUP001      Apply eyelash extensions 

SHBBNLS003       Apply acrylic nail enhancements 

SHBBNLS004       Apply nail art 

SHBBNLS005       Use electric file equipment for nail services 

SHBBBOS001       Apply cosmetic tanning products

SHBBINF001          Maintain infection control standards 

SHBBNLS002       Apply gel nail enhancements 

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Assessment 

Students are required to complete a range of tasks as part of the assessment requirements for each unit. To perform at your best, you will probably need to work on the assessments outside of class time. Assessments methods may include:

• Practical demonstrations where you will be observed by one of our assessors in the simulated massage clinic environment 

• Knowledge based tests which contain written short answer questions

• Projects for you to investigate and complete in your own time

• Logbook evidence recording the massage treatments and clients you have worked with in clinic

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer 

AMBI recognises certificates and statement of attainment issued by other registered training organisation and the skills and knowledge that students may have gained through any previous studies and at workplace and life experiences. RPL and credit transfer can be applied for at the time of enrolment or during orientation. A fee is payable for assessing your RPL status

Course Completion

Upon successful completion of all the required units of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised qualification in SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy. Students who do not complete all required units may be eligible for a Statement of Attainment in partial completion of a SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy.

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Pathways

Massage Therapy graduates can move on to further study at AMBI to the Diploma of Beauty Therapy. 

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For the latest updates, more information, course locations, and upcoming intake dates, contact us via email at info@ambi.edu.au or call us at (02) 8076 2248.