Beauty Therapist

Overview

Provides skin analyses, facial therapies, skin-care treatments and body treatments such as massage to clients.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

Tasks

  • discussing client needs, analysing skin characteristics and advising on suitable skin care, treatments and application of make-up
  • applying general cosmetic and corrective make-up
  • performing manicures and pedicures including decorative nail art, application of artificial nails, nail repair, and other specialised hand and foot treatments
  • performing facial and body treatments such as massages
  • treating unwanted hair through waxing, bleaching, tinting, depilation and electrolysis
  • evaluating beauty therapy processes and products
  • receiving bookings, arranging appointments and maintaining client records
  • providing advice on and selling cosmetic products

Specialisations

  • Electrologist (Hair Remover)
  • Manicurist
  • Nail Technician

Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.

Training Pathways

20 courses found.

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SHB60221: Advanced Diploma of Skin Therapy
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SHB60125: Advanced Diploma of Intense Pulsed Light and Laser for Hair Reduction
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SHB60118: Advanced Diploma of Intense Pulsed Light and Laser for Hair Reduction
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Superseded by:
SHB60125 : Advanced Diploma of Intense Pulsed Light and Laser for Hair Reduction
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SHB40121: Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
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SHB30321: Certificate III in Nail Technology
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51530: Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science
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51231: Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science
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40376SA: Certificate IV in La Moda
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40331SA: Certificate II in Image Management
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40330SA: Diploma of La Moda (The Fashion)
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30763QLD: Certificate II in Metaphysical Practices
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30650QLD: Advanced Diploma of Health Science (Aesthetics)
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30642QLD: Certificate IV in Metaphysical Practices (Tarot)
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30622QLD: Course in Hot Stone Massage
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21931VIC: Course in Traditional Touch and Sensory Techniques
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12359SA: Certificate IV in Trichology
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11131NAT: Graduate Certificate in Cosmetic Lasers and Dermal Therapies
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10930NAT: Advanced Diploma of Dermal Science and Therapies
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10781NAT: Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Laser and Light Therapies
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10019NAT: Course in Specialist Body Piercing
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