Victoria University
0.5 years full time (or 2 years part time for VCAL students)
Develop practical beauty services skills including makeup, waxing, nails, and lash treatments through hands-on training at Victoria University's student-run salon. Perfect for those starting a career as a beautician or beauty therapist in salons and spas.
Applicants must complete a Pre-training Review (PTR) and literacy and numeracy assessment to determine suitability. Standard entry requirements include secondary school completion or equivalent. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be available if you have relevant work or study experience. Special entry programs are available for students from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds. VU Early Entry is available for Year 11 and 12 students.
The course covers 18 units of competency including 14 core units and 4 elective units. Core units include: Apply cosmetic tanning products, Advise on beauty products and services, Provide lash and brow services, Provide waxing services, Design and apply makeup, Provide manicure and pedicure services, Use electric file equipment for nail services, Research and apply beauty industry information, Conduct salon financial transactions, Provide salon services to clients, Comply with organisational requirements, Apply safe hygiene and work practices, Maintain ethical standards on social media, and Sell to retail customers. Elective units include infection control, eyelash extensions, makeup for photography, and client preparation services.
Victoria University offers industry-leading beauty education with strong connections to the beauty industry and award-winning facilities. Students train at Aura at VU, a student-run hairdressing and beauty salon providing real-world experience. VU's expert trainers deliver hands-on learning in specialized facilities, ensuring graduates are job-ready. The university is ranked in the top 3% globally and #1 for skills development, with over 4,000 industry connections supporting student success.
Graduates qualify to work as beauticians in beauty, waxing, brow, and nail salons. Career opportunities include makeup artist, cosmetic consultant in department stores or pharmacies, nail technician, waxing technician, spray tanning specialist, manicure and pedicure specialist, freelance beauty consultant, and cosmetic or beauty equipment sales representative. Pathways to further study include the Diploma of Beauty Therapy SHB50121 and Bachelor of Dermal Sciences HBDS.
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