WRB50105

Diploma of Beauty Therapy

Give the full treatment to your career in the health and beauty industry, by undertaking training as a beauty spa therapist. Develop practical skills in a wide range of services including manicures, pedicares, nail and make-up, as well as complementary financial and customer service skills to round out your training. From health spas to hotel resort, film studios to photographic shoots, it’s the perfect course to increase the attractiveness of your talents.





Career Opportunities

Beauty Therapist/Spa Therapist

Entry Criteria

Completion of Year 12 or equivalent  
or
Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies  
and
Relevant experience in the Industry

Program Duration

Full Time        12 months
Part Time       2 years
Classes are normally timetabled between 8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. However, there may be some evening classes to accommodate lecture availability in specialty areas. Practical salon sessions may be held on Saturday mornings.

Program Award

Diploma

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.

Standard course cost will be charged for units of study/courses credited via RPL.

For additional information relating to RPL for this program, please contact:

The RPL Co-ordinator
13 72 48
rplcoordinator@southbank.edu.au

Venue

  • Southbank Campus

How to Apply

FULL TIME: Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)
Telephone: 1300 467 822
Facsimile: (07) 3367 1164
Location: Level 2, 33 Park Road Milton QLD 4064
Postal: PO Box 1331, Milton QLD 4064
E-mail: use website enquiry service
Internet: www.qtac.edu.au

Apply online at the QTAC website. Applications open in July for courses commencing in the following year (eg July 2010 for courses in 2011). Please see the QTAC website or the QTAC Guide to Tertiary Courses (available from newsagents) for information on key dates and application charges.

PART TIME: If attached, complete an enrolment form and return to the Southbank Institute of Technology with the appropriate payment. If an enrolment form is not attached, ensure that your name, address, phone number and e-mail address are placed on the waiting list by either emailing us or telephoning the Client Contact Centre on 13 72 48.

QTAC CODE     155132

Orientation is usually held 1 week prior to commencement of the program

• It is mandatory that all students attend orientation

Applications Close

There are two intakes per year, February and July. Applicants for Full-Time study please consult QTAC for details of application closing dates and offer dates. Applications for Part-Time study are made to the Institute and close in November and May, respectively.

Cost

Full Fee                $10,000.00


A professional equipment kit is included in your fees for both full-time and part-time programs. Also note that Occupational Health and Safety standards require that students adhere to a minimum dress standard, that is, two Beauty Therapy tunic tops which are included in your program fees. Black trousers and fully enclosed black shoes must be purchased at the student's expense.



Southbank Institute of Technology has a range of scholarships available to support students. Further information is available at www.southbank.edu.au/scholarships

Please note: All programs are subject to a $14 Administration Fee per year, payable on enrolment.

For Additional Information

Location:Southbank
Telephone:(07) 3244 5518
Facsimile:(07) 3244 6042
Address 
In Person: Level 4, A Block
Glenelg Street
South Brisbane
Mail: Locked Mail Bag 14
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Email: beauty.SBIT@southbank.edu.au
Find us at:www.Southbank.edu.au

Course Outline

CORE COURSES
Course Code Course Name
WRBBS201B Provide manicure and pedicare services
WRBBS407B Provide body treatments
WRBCS201B Conduct financial transactions
WRBCS203B Provide service to clients
WRBCS204A Apply knowledge of nail science to nail services
WRBCS306B Advise on beauty services
WRBCS305A Apply knowledge of skin biology to beauty treatments
WRBCS408A Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to beauty therapy treatments
WRBCS409A Apply knowledge of skin science to beauty therapy treatments
WRBCS410A Apply knowledge of electricity to beauty therapy treatments
WRBCS411A Apply knowledge of nutrition to beauty therapy treatments
WRBCS412A Apply knowledge of cosmetic chemistry to beauty therapy treatments
WRBCS407A Develop a treatment plan for beauty therapy treatments
WRBCS513B Investigate new products and services
WRBFS202B Design and apply make-up
WRBFS305B Provide lash and brow treatments
WRBFS406B Provide facial treatments
WRBFS407B Provide advanced facial treatments
WRBSS302B Provide temporary epilation and bleaching treatments
WRRCS1B Communicate in the workplace
WRRER1B Work effectively in a retail environment
WRRLP1B Apply safe working practices
WRRS1B Sell products and services
SPECIALIST ELECTIVES
Course Code Course Name
WRBBS408B Provide aesthetic aromatic massage
WRBBS509A Plan a spa program
WRBBS510A Provide the spa program
WRBBS511A Apply aromatic plant oil chemistry to beauty treatments
WRBBS512A Blend a range of aromatic plant oils for beauty treatments
WRBBS513A Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments
WRBBS514A Provide superficial lymph drainage massage
ELECTIVES
Course Code Course Name
WRBFS203B Design and apply make-up for photography
WRRM1B Merchandise products
WRRM2B Perform routine housekeeping duties
This brochure was last updated Tuesday, 6 July 2010
Total course tuition fees are indicative only. Fees are subject to annual adjustment. For FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP eligible courses, the unit fees are charged according to the study period in which the unit is commenced. The unit fees outlined in this document apply to census dates between 01 July 2010 and 31 December 2010. Unit fees will not change for this period. All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements
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