TAFE Queensland
6 months
Launch your beauty therapy career with this entry-level Certificate III qualification. Learn essential skills in lash and brow services, makeup design, manicure and pedicure services, and salon client care in a real-world beauty salon environment. Perfect for aspiring beauty therapists and makeup artists seeking industry-recognized credentials.
This course is open to all individuals interested in pursuing a career in beauty therapy. There are no formal academic prerequisites required. You should have a genuine interest in beauty services and client care. For TAFE at School students, you must be enrolled in Year 11 or 12 at a participating high school (Year 10 students may be considered in some instances). Apprentices and trainees must already be employed. Basic literacy and numeracy skills are beneficial for completing assessments and understanding salon operations.
The course comprises core and elective units covering essential beauty therapy competencies. Core units include applying cosmetic tanning products, advising clients on beauty products and services, providing lash and brow services, waxing services, designing and applying makeup, providing manicure and pedicure services, using electric file equipment, researching beauty industry information, conducting salon financial transactions, providing complete salon services, complying with workplace requirements, applying safe hygiene and health practices, maintaining professional standards on social media, and selling to retail customers. Elective units vary by campus and include maintaining infection control standards, designing remedial camouflage makeup, applying nail art, designing makeup for photography, and maintaining health and wellbeing in personal services settings.
TAFE Queensland is a leading vocational education provider with extensive industry connections and real-world learning facilities. Students benefit from expert teaching teams who maintain strong links with the beauty industry. The institution provides access to industry-standard beauty salons open to the public, ensuring practical, hands-on experience. TAFE Queensland offers flexible study options across multiple Queensland locations, making quality beauty therapy education accessible to diverse learners. The provider's commitment to work-readiness and practical skills development ensures graduates are prepared for immediate employment in the beauty industry.
Successful completion of this Certificate III qualification opens doors to immediate employment in the beauty therapy industry, which is experiencing very strong growth with approximately 25,000 job openings expected over the next five years. Graduates can work as beauty therapists, makeup artists, beauticians, or beauty consultants in salons, spas, and beauty studios. The qualification provides a foundation for further study, including TAFE Queensland diploma courses in beauty services and related fields. Career advancement opportunities include salon management, specialized makeup artistry for photography and events, and business ownership. The practical skills and industry credentials position graduates for rewarding careers in the rapidly expanding beauty and personal services sector.
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