Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy

Step up your skills towards achieving beauty excellence!

Course code

SHB40121

Delivery location

Berwick, Mornington Peninsula

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 1 year.

Start dates

12 Feb (Berwick only), 15 July

• Read more about this course

  Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which involves theoretical study and practical application. With this nationally recognised qualification, you’ll be ready to work as a beauty therapist or furthering your education by studying Chisholm's Diploma of Beauty Therapy (SHB50121).
  
  Join us on this exciting journey and unlock your potential to transform lives through beauty and self-confidence. As a graduate of our Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy program you will not only have the skills and knowledge to excel in the industry but also the confidence to pursue your dreams and make a positive impact in the industry.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  SHBBBOS007	Apply cosmetic tanning products
  SHBBMUP008	Apply eyelash extensions
  SHBXWHS003	Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
  SHBXIND003	Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
  SHBXCCS007	Conduct salon financial transactions
  SHBBMUP009	Design and apply make-up
  SHBBMUP010	Design and apply make-up for photography
  SHBBSSC002	Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy
  SHBBSSC001	Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy
  SHBBINF002	Maintain infection control standards
  SHBXCCS006	Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context
  SIRXOSM002	Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
  SHBBBOS009	Provide aromatherapy massages
  SHBBBOS008	Provide body massages
  SHBXCCS008	Provide salon services to clients
  SHBBFAS005	Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations
  SHBBSPA008	Provide Indian head massages for relaxation
  SHBBHRS010	Provide waxing services
  SHBBNLS007	Provide manicure and pedicare services
  SHBBRES003	Research and apply beauty industry information
  SIRXSLS001	Sell to the retail customer
  SHBBNLS011	Use electric file equipment for nail services
  SHBBFAS004	Provide lash and brow services

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy	Diploma of Beauty Therapy
  Possible job outcome	beauty therapist specialist beauty treatment therapist	beauty therapist salon manager spa therapist

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  Admission requirements are completion of BKSB assessment with an outcome of ACSF exit level 2 - working level 3, for both literacy and numeracy, Applicants are also required to have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and email., Applicants must be 18 years of age at the time of commencement of the course

• Fees

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

  Fees

  Fee Type	Fee Amount	Select
  Concession	$1,688	ConcessionAmount
  Government subsidised	$8,438	GovernmentSubsidisedAmount
  Full fee paying	$16,482	FullfeeAmount
  Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
  Materials	$2,275	MaterialFeeAmount
  And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	$135	studentservicefeewithConcession
  Student services - no concession (annual)	$270	studentservicefeewithnoConcession

  Total fees  

  *Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
  **You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.