Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
- Duration: 9 months
- Next Intake: July, 2024
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Campus:
Docklands VIC
Course Overview
Train within Australia’s largest spa-network and become an expert in skin, health and wellness. But most of all, discover how you can help others feel their best with industry-leading Beauty Therapy training. We’re also all about making study work for you, with a choice of study options to suit your lifestyle.
Based at our Docklands campus, you’ll learn a wide range of treatments, from Waxing and Tinting, Nutrition and building through to Facials and Massages. Discover your first step into the beauty and wellness industry, gain hands-on experience and graduate a caring, confident and spa-ready therapist.
Over 70% of graduates are working in the beauty, health and wellness industry, while over 80% are working in the endota spa network.
Study Options
This course is delivered through a blend of online, on-campus practical sessions and workplace experience via the traineeship framework.
To learn more about this program please reach out to hello@endota.com.au.
The details
Major studies
- Waxing & hygiene
- Lash & brow
- Tanning
- Make-up
- Nutrition & wellbeing
- E-file
- Manicure & pedicare
- Spa services
- Anatomy & physiology
- Facials
- Eyelash extensions
- Body massage
- Advanced skin therapies
Pathways into the course
There are no ATAR requirements for this course. Please book in for a no obligation conversation with our Student Liaisons.
Graduate career opportunities
Commence your career as a Beauty Therapist or Spa Receptionist within the beauty industry or take the next step in your career by completing Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy.
Post graduate study pathways
eWC offers you the possibility of completing your SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy post graduation of the Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy. You will also have the option of looking into pathways into Remedial Massage or Salon Management.
Work-based learning available as part of the course
In workplace learning takes place within our simulated student spa environment and also access to the endota network of spas. There is no requirement for work placement hours as part of this course.
Work-based placements during this course
This Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy qualification is offered through a traineeship program.
To learn more about traineeships with one of the endota network spas please reach out to the endota team.
Non-compulsory information session
Come along to see the campus and meet like minded teachers and students at on of our information sessions.
“My favourite part of the health and wellness industry is being able to nurture and make my clients feel better”
Practical Experience
Additional Information
Facilities and staff
Learn more about our Docklands campus.
Course Fees
See current fees schedule for this course.
FAQ
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites or ATAR’s required to study at eWC.
The kit
You will be required to buy a resources pack with the uniform, products and equipment you will need to complete your Certificate IV (total cost $393.90). For further details, and to see a detailed breakdown of resource items, see our tuition fee schedule.
Holidays
Students take a week-long break between terms and a 5-week break at Christmas.
Online learning
Our courses were successfully conducted online during COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria. Our community was supported with live streamed classed, 1:1 support sessions, specialised workshops and an online wellbeing program. If restrictions were to be reinstated, eWC is fully equipped to transition back to online learning quickly and provide students with a supportive and connected online environment.
Do you accept mature age students?
eWC accepts students from all walks of life. Currently, 10% of students are over the age of 39.
Easy 3-step enrolment
1. Interview
2. Funding review
3. Confirmation of eligibility
You’ll need to demonstrate the language, learning and numeracy skills that are needed to complete the course. Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements will be advised of the reasons for the outcome, other options that may be available to them and what they can do to meet requirements. A detailed enrolment procedure is available.
endota Wellness College is not CRICOS registered and cannot accept students holding an Australian International Student Visa. Other types of visas may be acceptable, subject to the conditions of the visa.
Units of Competency
To achieve the Certificate IV in Beauty Services, you will need to complete a total of 23 units of competency, consisting of 18 core units and 5 elective units (including infection control and complete specialisation groups). See the list of units below.
Units
| Unit Code | Type |
|---|---|
| SHBBBOS008 Provide body massages | C |
| SHBBCCS005 Advise on beauty products and services | C |
| SHBBFAS004 Provide lash and brow services | C |
| SHBBFAS005 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations | C |
| SHBBFAS006 Provide specialised facial treatments | C |
| SHBBHRS010 Provide waxing services | C |
| SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-up | C |
| SHBBNLS007 Provide manicure and pedicare services | C |
| SHBBNLS011 Use Electric file equipment for nail services | C |
| SHBBSSC001 Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy | C |
| SHBBSSC002 Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy | C |
| SHBBSSC001 Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy | C |
| SHBXCCS005 Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting | C |
| SHBXCCS006 Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context | C |
| SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactions | C |
| SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clients | C |
| SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | C |
| SHBXWHS003 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | C |
| SHBBRES003 Research and apply beauty industry information | C |
| SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms | C |
| SIRXSLS001 Sell to retail customer - Prescribe and Upgrade | C |
| SHBBBOS007 Apply cosmetic tanning products | E |
| SHBBBOS009 Provide aromatherapy massages | E |
| SHBBBOS010 Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments | E |
| SHBBBOS011 Provide superficial lymphatic massage treatments | E |
| SHBBINF002 Maintain infection control | E |
| SHBBSKS009 Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments | E |
| SHBBSPA007 Provide stone therapy massages | E |
| SHBBSPA008 Provide Indian head massages for relaxation | E |
| SHBBHRS011 Provide female intimate waxing services OR | E |
| SHBBMUP008 Apply eyelash extensions | E |
| Unit Code | Type |
|---|---|
| SHBBFAS004 Provide lash and brow services | C |
| SHBBHRS010 Provide waxing services | C |
| SHBBINF002 Maintain infection control standards | E |
| SHBXCCS005 Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting | C |
| SHBXCCS006 Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context | C |
| SHBXWHS003 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | C |
| SHBBBOS007 Apply cosmetic tanning products | C |
| SHBBNLS007 Provide manicure and pedicare services | C |
| SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-up | C |
| SHBBNLS011 Use electric file equipment for nail services | C |
| SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | C |
| SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clients | C |
| SHBBSSC002 Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy | C |
| SHBBFAS005 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations | C |
| SHBBSSC001 Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy | C |
| SHBBCCS005 Advise on beauty products and services | C |
| SHBBBOS008 Provide body massages | C |
| SHBBMUP008 Apply eyelash extensions | E |
| SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms | C |
| SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactions | C |
| SHBBRES003 Research and apply beauty industry information | C |
| SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer | C |
| SHBBBOS009 Provide aromatherapy massages | E |
C = Core and E = Elective
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Enquire today to get in touch with our friendly student liaison team.
