1300 042 742 COURSE GUIDE Diploma of Beauty Therapy Get qualified as a Beauty Therapist and learn how to manage or run your own salon, with Open Colleges SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy. You will learn to perform the full range of beauty therapies, ranging from facials, manicures, pedicures, and waxing, to spa experiences like Indian head massage, and more in-demand, advanced treatments like microdermabrasion. You will also learn how to provide top level customer service and experience. Get the skills to manage financial transactions, develop effective work habits, work within organisational requirements, maintain a professional appearance and support a team. Why study this course? With this Diploma you can work as a Beauty or Spa Therapist. The qualification also equips you to take on leadership roles such as Salon Manager. Set yourself apart from the pack by becoming a trusted expert with a thorough knowledge of beauty techniques that will make you a sought-after therapist by clients and salons alike. Learn to deliver in-demand treatments like stone massage and reflexology relaxation techniques. You will also be able to practice your skills with a series of state-of-the-art beauty kits that cover nails, eyelash extension, waxing, tinting, facials, make-up and body treatments. The kits include: Manicure and pedicure kit (valued at $310) Eyelash extensions kit (valued at $250) Waxing and tinting kit (valued at $260) Makeup kit (valued at $607) Facial kit (valued at $462) Body treatment kit (valued at $109) The Diploma offers the best of both worlds: it combines the flexibility of online study, with the practical experience of 155 hours of work placement in a beauty salon setting of your choosing, where you can put what you learn into practice. Studying online with Open Colleges means you can fit learning around your life. There are no classrooms and no deadlines. You simply study when you want, at a pace that suits your life, and on any device you like (smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer). Course number E1193
Qualification name SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy Course duration Maximum 18 months Qualification Level Diploma Delivery Method Online with Work Placement Recognition Nationally Recognised Assessments Case Studies, Interviews, Knowledge tests, Label the diagram questions, Logbook, Portfolio, Portfolio of Evidence, Scenario-Based Question, Short-Answer Questions, Visual diary, Written Reports Awarded by Open Colleges (Provider number: 90796) About the Course The industry The Beauty Services industry has expanded over the past five years. Rising demand for beauty treatment services has been propelled by the emergence of new markets, higher discretionary income and a growing population. (Source: IBIS World) Who this course is for The Diploma is perfect for people looking to kick start their career as a Beauty Therapist, or for those who are already in the industry but are looking for the qualification to formalise their experience and take the next step in their career. Potential career outcomes Beauty Therapist Salon Manager Spa Therapist What you'll learn
You will learn to perform the full range of beauty therapies, from facials, manicures, pedicures, and waxing, to spa experiences like Indian head massage, and more in-demand, advanced treatments like microdermabrasion. Learn how to provide top level customer service and experience. Get the skills to manage financial transactions, develop effective work habits, work within organisational requirements, maintain a professional appearance and support a team. Learning materials Your learning materials are accessed through OpenSpace. These include: Online Learning Content Online Forums Videos Glossary of terms Templates, including consultation forms, treatment plans, feedback forms, workplace and hazard reports Access to relevant legislation Web links to relevant articles and information sources Material Safety Data Sheets for products Product manuals Suggested beauty apps Workplace policies and procedures manuals Written practical procedures Blog posts Self-checks Beauty Kits You will be provided with a number of essential kit items to assist in the completion of your course. These kits include a range of tools, equipment and products: Manicure and Pedicure kit, provided with Module 2 Eyelash extension kit, provided with Module 4 Waxing and tinting kit, provided with Module 5 Makeup and facial kits, provided with Module 8 Body treatment kit, provided with Module 12 Industry Relationships Course Materials This course includes course materials from:
Course Trainers Deidre Coleman Deidre has over 15 years experience in the beauty industry and holds a Diploma of Beauty. During her career she has worked as a beauty and spa therapist, manager, workplace trainer, skincare retail store manager and online trainer and assessor. Deidre is passionate about providing students with a highly practical education and is committed to engaging, inspiring and empowering students to achieve on both a personal and a professional level. Bringing a wealth of experience from across all aspects of the industry, Deidre is committed to supporting students to become highly skilled and motivated therapists, and to raising the standard within the industry. Deidre's goal is to support students to become highly skilled and motivated therapists and to raise the standard within the beauty therapy industry, and her teaching style reflects her bright personality and nurturing style where anything is a possibility through hard work and determination! Fawne Merry Fawne has 10 years of experience in the beauty and cosmetic industry across areas including day spa, salon, plastic surgery and laser and injectable clinics. Holding an Associate Degree in Dermal Therapies, Fawne has also worked extensively with machinery such as lasers and IPL. Fawne has a huge passion for skin anatomy and physiology and she is thrilled to be able to help motivate new therapists coming into the industry.
Natasha Dodds An accomplished beauty therapist, Natasha is a partner in a bridal make-up company Reflections of Elegance, and has had her work displayed in publications including Ideal Bride Magazine. Passionate about the beauty industry, Natasha has also spent considerable time passing her skills and knowledge onto up-and-coming therapists at leading beauty therapy education providers in both Melbourne and Queensland. An expert in her field, Natasha was also invited to review The Professional Beauty Therapy Text 2 Edition in October 2015. nd Academic information Once you are enrolled in this course, you will receive access to the first Module, which contains the first set of units for the course. When you have successfully completed those units, you'll be given access to the next Module. Modules 1 to 5 have been released and are available. The subsequent Modules will be available on the following dates: Module 6: March 2017 Module 7: March 2017 Module 8: March 2017 Module 9: April 2017 Module 10: May 2017 Module 11: July 2017 Module 12: August 2017 Module 13: September 2017 Module 14: September 2017 Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements. Module 1: Tan-tastic Tan-tastic provides you with an introduction to the beauty industry. You also learn the art of perfecting spray tanning applications. SHBBBOS001 Apply cosmetic tanning products Prepare to apply cosmetic tanning products. Use spray gun to apply product.
Review service. Clean service area. Module 2: Hygienic manicure and pedicure treatments Manicure and pedicure treatments are highly popular salon treatments. Here, you learn how to perform spa manicure and pedicure treatments using both coloured and French polish, as well as learning the importance of health and hygiene in the salon. SHBBNLS001 Provide manicure and pedicare services Prepare for nail service. Provide nail service. Review service. SHBBINF001 Maintain Infection Control Standards Comply with infection control regulations and guidelines and related legal obligations. Monitor hygiene of premises. Maintain infection control for skin penetration treatments. Sterilise equipment and maintain steriliser. Maintain awareness of clinic design for control of infection risks. SHBXWHS001 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices Protect self from infection risks. Apply organisational safety procedures. Use electricity safely. Minimise infection risks in the salon environment. Follow infection control procedures. Follow procedures for emergency situations. Clean salon. Module 3: Knowing your industry The beauty industry is an ever-changing industry. New treatments, products and equipment are constantly being introduced. Therefore, it is always best practice to keep your knowledge up-to-date. Having a thorough understanding of the organisational requirements for working in a salon is imperative for a Beauty Therapist to provide safe and effective treatments. SHBXIND001 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
Develop knowledge of employment rights and responsibilities. Work within organisational requirements. Support work team. Maintain personal presentation. Develop effective work habits. SHBBRES001 Research and apply beauty industry information Source and use information on beauty industry. Source and apply information on legal and ethical issues for the beauty industry. Update knowledge of beauty industry and products. Module 4: Lash-alicious Master the art of creating the perfect lashes! You will learn about eyelash extensions and the skills you need to perform them. You will also gain an understanding on providing salon services to clients and how to process financial transactions. SHBBMUP001 Apply eyelash extensions Establish service requirements. Remove damaged, sparse, or grown out eyelash extensions. Apply eyelash extensions. Provide post service advice. Clean treatment work area. SHBXCCS002 Provide salon services to clients Receive clients. Provide customer service. Schedule appointments for clients. Respond to client complaints. Respond to clients with special needs. SHBXCCS001 Conduct salon financial transactions Operate point-of-sale equipment. Complete point-of-sale transactions. Complete refund. Remove takings from register or terminal. Reconcile takings.
Module 5: Waxing and tinting Gain the skills and knowledge required to perform safe and effective waxing and lash and brow services in a salon. You ll also learn about hair growth patterns. SHBBHRS001 Provide waxing services Prepare for waxing service. Apply wax to waxing area. Review waxing service and provide post service advice. Clean service area. SHBBFAS001 Provide lash and brow services Prepare for lash and brow service. Chemically treat eyelashes and eyebrows. Shape eyebrows. Review service and provide post service advice. Clean service area. Module 6: Know the body (massage and body treatments) Learn how to provide the perfect massage and body treatments to clients in the salon whilst gaining an understanding of how the body works. SHBBBOS002 Provide body massage Design and recommend massage. Prepare for body massage treatment. Provide body massages. Review massage and provide body care advice. SHBBBOS003 Provide body treatments Design and recommend body treatment. Prepare for body treatment. Provide body wrap treatment.
Operate electrical equipment to provide body treatment. Review treatment and body care advice. Module 7: Detoxifying massage Lymphatic massage helps with toxin and waste removal. Learn the skills and knowledge to provide superficial lymph massage treatments in a salon to help detoxify the body. SHBBBOS006 Provide superficial lymph massage treatments Prepare for treatment. Provide lymphatic massage. Review treatment and provide post treatment advice. Module 8: Best face forward Learn up-to-date techniques for applying make-up to allow clients to always look and feel their best. SHBBMUP002 Design and apply make-up Establish make-up requirements. Design make-up plan. Apply make-up. Apply false eyelashes. Provide post service advice. Clean service area. SHBBMUP004 Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up Establish remedial camouflage make-up requirement. Design make-up plan. Apply remedial camouflage make-up. Review service. Clean treatment work area. Module 9: Promoting skin health
Skin is the largest organ of the body so we need to ensure it stays healthy. Here, you will learn how the skin works and the best ways to maximize skin health and minimize damage. You ll also learn how to perform facial treatments to suit each clients skin. SHBBFAS002 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations Design and recommend facials. Prepare for facial treatment. Cleanse skin. Provide facial massage. Apply specialised products. Review facial. Provide post treatment skin care recommendations. Module 10: Female intimate waxing Learn the skills and knowledge needed to provide intimate waxing services on female clients. SHBBHRS002 Provide female intimate waxing services Prepare for female intimate waxing service. Apply wax to female intimate area. Ensure client comfort. Review waxing service and provide post service advice. Clean service area. Module 11: Relaxation massage treatments Learn how to truly relax your client gain the skills to perform aromatherapy massages with a personalised blend of aromatic oils. SHBBBOS004 Provide aromatherapy massage Design and recommend aromatherapy treatment. Prepare for aromatherapy massage. Provide massage treatment. Review massage treatment and provide post treatment advice.
SHBBCCS002 Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments Establish client objectives. Design oil blend. Set up for blending. Prepare aromatic oil blends. Provide treatment using aromatic plant oils. Review treatment and provide post treatment advice. Module 12: Become a skin specialist Here, you ll learn how to perform a range of specialised skin services that include the use of facial electrical machinery and micro-dermabrasion. SHBBFAS003 Provide specialised facial treatments Design and recommend specialised facials. Prepare for specialised facial treatment. Cleanse skin using ultrasonic or direct current. Remove minor skin blemishes and infuse serums. Provide micro current treatment. Complete treatment. Review treatment and provide post treatment advice. SHBBSKS005 Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments Design micro-dermabrasion treatment. Prepare for micro-dermabrasion treatment. Perform patch test. Provide micro-dermabrasion. Review treatment and provide post treatment advice. Module 13: Ayurvedic massage techniques Gain the skills, knowledge and techniques required to offer the ultimate relaxation services to clients, including Indian head massage and reflexology.
SHBBBOS005 Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments Prepare for reflexology treatment. Provide reflexology treatment. Review treatment and provide post treatment advice. SHBBSPA004 Provide Indian head massages for relaxation Establish client objectives. Design and recommend Indian head massage. Prepare for Indian head massage treatment. Provide Indian head massage treatment. Review treatment and provide post treatment advice. Module 14: Stone therapies massage Having the knowledge and skills for providing stone therapies massage treatments allows you to provide clients with an indulgent relaxation experience. SHBBSPA003 Provide stone therapy massages Prepare for stone massage therapy treatment. Establish client objectives. Design and recommend stone therapy massage. Apply stones. Apply massage. Review treatment and provide post treatment advice. Clean treatment work area. Assessment details Case Studies Interviews Knowledge tests Label the diagram questions Logbook Portfolio Portfolio of Evidence
Scenario-Based Question Short-Answer Questions Visual diary Written Reports Work Placement What is a work placement? A work placement is the part of your course where you learn and are assessed in a place of work related to your course which has been approved by Open Colleges. At your work placement, you ll get practical, hands-on training under the guidance of a supervisor. What are the benefits? By undertaking a work placement you ll get a chance to put the knowledge you ve learned on your course into practice. You ll also develop practical, on-the-job skills and could make contacts that could help you find a job once you graduate. Work placement is often the most rewarding part of a student s course. Working face-to-face with clients and colleagues in your chosen field makes a huge difference to your career confidence. How do I find a work placement? You ll need to find a work placement yourself and ensure it s approved by Open Colleges. When looking for a suitable work placement host organisation, have a think about the following: Are you already working or volunteering in the industry your course is related to? You could potentially do your work placement at your current place of work or have contacts that could recommend a suitable work place. Ask around! If you re entering a new industry, do some research and start thinking about organisations you could approach. We have plenty of resources available to help with approaching and finding a suitable work placement organisation. What support will I get? It s your responsibility to find a suitable work place to carry out your work placement, however, there is a Work Placement Team available to give you a hand if you find that you are struggling. Work placement summary You will be eligible to commence work placement after successful completion of modules 1 to 6. The workplace will need to provide beauty treatments and have access to a full comprehensive range of professional products for each practical treatment performed. Examples of suitable workplaces include: Beauty salons Beauty/retreat spas More information can be found in the Workplace Assessment Guide. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0by8gccig5g5zv3p2ck9qy2jfnfk/view)
Work placement hours This course contains a minimum of 155 hours of work placement. Host organisation Your Work Placement will need to be conducted in an appropriate work place, supervised by a qualified staff member. You will need to secure your own Work Placement; however Open Colleges can provide advice and direction through our Work Placement Support Team. You will need to undertake work placement to successfully complete the units of competency in this course. As such, a Statement of Attainment cannot be issued for part completion of the qualification unless work placement is completed. Your work placement will need to be completed in Australia, and you will be responsible for the costs of any travel, accommodation, statutory checks or other requirements related to your work placement. Supervisor requirements Your supervisor must hold an equivalent qualification of Diploma of Beauty Therapy or higher and have at a minimum of three years industry experience. Supervisors are required to provide a copy of their qualifications before the workplace can be approved. Recommendation Open Colleges recommends that you consider the work placement options in your local area prior to enrolling in this course. Requirements There are a number of statutory checks that may be required by workplaces, such as a National Police Check, Working with Children Check (or state equivalent), a First Aid Certificate and signing of a Confidentiality Agreement and Code of Conduct. These may vary by state. In addition, individual workplaces may impose additional requirements on students undertaking work placement. You will be responsible for the costs of any such checks or requirements. Insurance Open Colleges provides insurance cover for the mandatory work placement you undertake as part of your course. This insurance coverage includes Public and Products Liability Insurance as well as Student Personal Accident Insurance. Additional Contact our Enrolment Consultants on 1300 853 033 to discuss any questions you might have regarding the work placement requirements of the course. Recognition of Prior Learning We understand that you may already have many skills and areas of expertise that you have obtained in different ways and these are recognised through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. Open Colleges has developed an RPL application kit for this course.
The Student Handbook, available in the Key Student Information section of our website, provides more information about our RPL process. Alternatively, you can contact a Course and Careers Advisor to discuss your RPL options. Course duration The duration for the course is maximum 18 months. As a self-paced online course, the time it will take you to complete is flexible and dependent on ability and time available. Qualification awarded Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised qualification SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy awarded by Open Colleges Pty Ltd. (Provider Number 90796). Requirements Education You will need to have completed year 10, or equivalent. Equivalency can be demonstrated by one of the following: A qualification at Certificate II level or higher OR 2 years of industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication. Minimum age You will need to be at least 18 years old. English This course involves reading learning content and undertaking a range of written assessments and engaging in online forums and discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. As such, entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 12 level. If you haven't successfully completed English at Year 12 level, you can demonstrate equivalency through one of the following: Successful completion of a Nationally Recognised Training qualification at Certificate III level or higher; or 3 years relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication Open Colleges recognises that not all people are able to read, write and perform calculations to the same standard. See the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Considerations section for more information on tools, resources and support services provided to by Open Colleges. Computing You will need access to a computer and the internet and have basic computing skills. Minimum specifications for your computer are: All users:
Microsoft Office 2010 or equivalent Broadband internet connection 2GB of RAM CD-ROM or DVD drive Adobe Reader XI or equivalent Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher. Access to printer and associated software Access to scanner and associated software Digital imaging software File compression software. Windows users: Microsoft Windows 7 or higher (Windows 8 recommended) 1 Ghz or faster processer (2GHz recommended) Mac OS users: Mac OSX v10.5 or higher (Mac OSX v10.6 recommended) 1 Ghz or faster processer (2GHz recommended) Skills To successfully complete this course, you will require basic computing skills. This includes: Creating, saving and editing Microsoft Office documents Accessing and searching the internet Downloading and saving documents from websites Uploading documents through websites Participating in online discussions Compressing image files. Physical requirements You will need to be able to stand for prolonged periods of time whilst performing treatments, treatment timeframes vary from 15 minutes upwards. Some treatments require you to be able to physically massage the client or remove wax. Students with epilepsy are not permitted to use indirect high frequency equipment in specialised facial and body treatments as they may trigger an epilepsy fit. Language, Literacy and Numeracy Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies. You can access the Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool here (http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/online-learningassessment).
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