GOTAFE (Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE)
6 months (full-time) or 2 years (part-time)
Become a skilled beautician with this Certificate III in Beauty Services. Learn technical expertise in nail care, waxing, lash and brow services, and makeup application to work in professional salons across Victoria.
Applicants must complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure required literacy and numeracy levels are met. A Pre-training Review interview is required to ensure the course suits your needs and aspirations. Prospective traineeship or apprenticeship students must apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with their employer. VDSS students must apply through their school's VET Coordinator. Students must have a laptop/computer with internet access, a digital camera or video camera, and general stationery.
The course comprises 18 units: 14 core and 4 elective. Core units include cosmetic tanning, beauty product advice, lash and brow services, waxing services, makeup design and application, manicure and pedicure services, electric file equipment use, beauty industry research, salon financial transactions, salon client services, organisational compliance, health and safety practices, social media ethics, and retail customer service. Elective units include infection control, eyelash extensions, health and wellbeing in personal services, and client greeting and preparation.
GOTAFE is a government-accredited Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3094) delivering nationally recognised qualifications. With multiple campuses across Northern Victoria and flexible delivery modes including full-time, part-time, traineeship, and school-based options, GOTAFE provides comprehensive support services including learning support, counselling, disability support, and career guidance to ensure student success.
Graduates gain specialist skills and knowledge to work as beauticians in beauty, waxing, brow, or nail salons. Further study pathways include the Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy (SHB40121) and Diploma of Beauty Therapy (SHB50121), enabling progression to senior beauty therapist or beautician roles with expanded career opportunities in the beauty and personal services industry.
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