Charles Darwin University (CDU) TAFE
6 months to 3 years
Become a qualified beauty therapist with hands-on training in facial treatments, body massage, hair removal, nail services, and makeup application. This diploma prepares you for autonomous work in beauty salons and spas across Australia.
Applicants must have completed Year 12 or equivalent education and the SHB30115 Certificate III in Beauty Services. A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation is essential to identify areas where additional support may be needed. Computer and internet access is required for accessing online learning resources via CDU's Learnline platform. Students should bring a laptop to class for accessing online resources.
The diploma comprises 29 units of competency: 20 core units and 9 elective units. Core units include body massage techniques, beauty product advice, lash and brow services, facial treatments and skin care, specialized facial treatments, waxing services, makeup design and application, manicure and pedicure services, electric file equipment use, beauty industry research, skin structure and functions, body structures and functions, health and wellbeing in personal services, nutritional options in beauty therapy, salon financial transactions, salon services to clients, organizational requirements, safe hygiene and work practices, ethical standards in social media, and retail customer sales. Elective units cover infection control, aromatherapy massage, reflexology techniques, stone therapy massage, aromatic plant oil blends, female intimate waxing, makeup for photography, micro-dermabrasion treatments, Indian head massage, and eyelash extensions.
CDU is the Northern Territory's largest training provider with expert lecturers and industry professionals delivering hands-on practical lessons. The institution offers first-class facilities, recognition of prior learning to qualify faster, and packages into higher education for most courses. Students benefit from training with real clients in a busy salon environment, experienced instructors, and comprehensive resources provided throughout the program.
Graduates can pursue careers as Beauty Therapists, Beauticians, or Salon Managers in beauty salons and spas. The diploma provides pathways to further training including Vocational Graduate Certificates in Intense Pulsed Light and Laser Hair Reduction, Dermal Therapies, or higher education programs such as Bachelor of Health Science (Dermal Therapies). The qualification opens opportunities for autonomous work in the beauty and personal services industry.
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