Open Colleges
Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
- This is a fee-for-service course, government funding is not available. Payment plans are available
- Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. Limited visa holders can be accepted pending a VEVO check. We are not CRICOS registered and cannot accept Subclass 500 visa holders
- Guaranteed work placement included
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Course Information
This nationally recognised SHB40121 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy is designed to transform you into a fully qualified beauty therapist. You will learn how to perform a variety of treatments including facials, make-up, nail enhancements, lash extensions, massage, waxing, tanning lash lifting and nails.
Specialise in a range of treatments, and thrive in this booming industry!
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Self-paced – maximum of 18 months
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Recommended hours per week: 21h
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Online with Work Placement
During your studies, you will learn how to:
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Perform manicure and pedicure treatments
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Perform gel and dip-powder nail enhancements
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Perform body massage treatments
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Perform waxing treatments
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Perform facial treatments
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Perform make-up treatments
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Perform lash treatments
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Perform tanning treatments
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Maintain strict infection control procedures
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Provide exceptional customer service to clients
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Design treatment plans for clients
This course is perfect for those either new to the beauty industry, or those wanting to improve on their existing industry skills.
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note – limitations do apply.
Subjects
Payment Option
Career Pathway
- Beauty therapist
Professional Recognition
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia
Eligibility
Entry requirements may vary depending on the course. In general, you must be at least 18 years old to enrol. If you’re under 18, you’ll need permission from a parent or guardian.
Please note: This course is not available to student visa holders.
To find out more about the specific entry requirements for this course, download the course guide. If you have any questions or would like guidance on whether this course is the right fit for you, feel free to get in touch.
We understand that you may already have many skills and areas of expertise that you have obtained in different ways and these are recognised through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
Our Credit Transfer & Recognition of Prior Learning Policy, available in the Key Student Information section of our website, provides more information about our RPL process. Alternatively, you can contact an Enrolment Consultant to discuss your RPL options.
Work Placement
Duration
This course contains a minimum of 350 hours of work placement.
What are the benefits?
- By undertaking a work placement you’ll get a chance to put the knowledge you’ve learned on your course into practice
- You’ll also develop practical, on-the-job skills and could make contacts that could help you find a job once you graduate
- Work placement is often the most rewarding part of a student’s course. Working face-to-face with clients and colleagues in your chosen field makes a huge difference to your career confidence
If you’d like to learn more about the work placement component of this course, get the course guide for further details.
How do I find a work placement?Â
- Spend your time studying and let Open Colleges organise your work placement for you. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, we have introduced Guaranteed Work Placement to provide you with real-world experience in your dream career that’s close to home. Enquire now to learn more.
Curriculum
Your learning materials are access through our online platform OpenSpace. These learning materials include
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Learning content
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Media
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Additional resources
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Learning activities
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Self-checks
- Multiple choice quiz
- Projects
- Role plays
- Video
- Work Placement
- Written assessments
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