INTERNATIONAL

Diploma of Beauty Therapy

CRICOS Code: 089065C
National Code: SHB50115

2022

Description

Follow your passion for beauty therapy with this nationally accredited Diploma. Become a qualified beauty therapist with the practical skills and technical knowledge to provide a range of popular services including facials, advance facials, microdermabrasion, body massage, aromatherapy, stone massage, spa treatments including waxing and hair removal, lash and brow treatments, manicures and pedicures, and make-up services. Learn about client communication and consultation techniques so you can provide appropriate beauty advice, recommend the best beauty treatments, and advise clients about skin care and cosmetic products in a retail environment. Choose from our extensive range of electives to tailor your Diploma to your own interests and ambitions.

Duration (incl. holidays)

Semester(s)

Teaching Duration

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52 weeks

40 weeks

Beauty Therapist

International Applications

Campus / Location

Study Mode

Contact Hours

Study Load

Commences

Scheduled

Adelaide City

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

20 hours per week

Full Time

January, July

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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

Course Admission Requirements
(for International Applications)

Academic IELTS score of 5.5 Overall with minimum of 5.0 in all bands.
Successful completion of the Certificate III in Beauty Services.

Course Notes

The Diploma of Beauty therapy provides students with the choice of two elective groups, Specialising in Massage and Spa Therapies. Specialising in Massage therapies provides a range subjects to provide various massages such as Reflexology, Stone massage and Indian head massage. Spa therapies provides a range of subjects such as work in a spa salon and provide spa treatments such as body wraps, Indian head massage and stone massage.

Fees

These course fees are for international students only.

Duration

Tuition Fees

Incidental Fees^*

Semester 1

AUD $8250

AUD $420^*

Semester 2

AUD $8250

Fee Totals

AUD $16500

AUD $420^*

Total Course Cost

AUD $16920

* If not already available, international students will need to purchase or have access to a Beauty Kit containing essential equipment necessary for learning practical skills (approximate cost A$200-A$350). Depending on elective units chosen, additional kits may be required to be purchased. Students will be required to purchase and wear a black tunic (approx cost of A$70) to wear on campus and during practical classes.

Note: TAFE SA course fees are subject to regular increases and are reviewed annually. As such, the course fees for 2023 have increased and are published on this site. TAFE SA accepts applications for courses commencing beyond the year advertised and tuition fees for these years will be higher. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.

Overseas Students Health Cover

All overseas students are required to have Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) insurance for the entire duration of the course. The health cover rate will vary depending on the personal circumstances and duration of stay in Australia. Read more about Overseas Students Health Cover.

Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

Employment Outcomes

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Diploma of Beauty Therapy (SHB50115)
Discover your passion for beauty therapy with the Diploma. Through this course you’ll learn a range of salon treatments including micro-dermabrasion, facial treatments, stone therapy and body massage. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 13 core units and 12 elective units.

93%*
of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.

88%*
of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.

* 2021 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

Course Units

Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

Core

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices	40	BABRN	SHBXWHS001
Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment	45	BABRM	SHBXIND001
Conduct salon financial transactions	25	BABRK	SHBXCCS001
Design and apply make-up	45	BABPS	SHBBMUP002
Provide body massages	120	BABRT	SHBBBOS002
Provide body treatments	120	BABRZ	SHBBBOS003
Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations	120	BABRX	SHBBFAS002
Provide lash and brow services	15	BABPM	SHBBFAS001
Provide manicure and pedicare services	50	BABRA	SHBBNLS001
Provide salon services to clients	40	BABRL	SHBXCCS002
Provide specialised facial treatments	115	BABSD	SHBBFAS003
Provide waxing services	85	BABPN	SHBBHRS001
Research and apply beauty industry information	20	BABRG	SHBBRES001

Elective

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Advise on beauty products and services	30	BABPL	SHBBCCS001
Apply eyelash extensions	30	BABPR	SHBBMUP001
Design and apply make-up for photography	30	BABPT	SHBBMUP003
Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up	30	BABPW	SHBBMUP004
Maintain infection control standards	75	BABRP	SHBBINF001
Market the small business	50	FACAD	BSBSMB403
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	20	FABRL	BSBSUS201
Pierce ear lobes	15	BABRH	SHBBSKS001
Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments	35	BABRR	SHBBCCS002
Provide aromatherapy massages	40	BABRS	SHBBBOS004
Provide female intimate waxing services	20	BABPP	SHBBHRS002
Provide Indian head massages for relaxation	23	BABSA	SHBBSPA004
Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments	20	BABSB	SHBBSKS005
Provide spa therapies	80	BABSC	SHBBSPA002
Provide stone therapy massages	25	BABSE	SHBBSPA003
Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments	30	BABSG	SHBBBOS005
Work in a spa therapies framework	10	BABSH	SHBBSPA001

Living in Adelaide

The city created for students

You will never find another city like Adelaide. With welcoming locals, it is the perfect place for you to study, live and enjoy.

A student city

Adelaide is home to over 30,000 international students and has a strong and growing reputation as an education city. In addition to TAFE SA, Adelaide is home to six world-leading universities: The University of Adelaide, the University of South Australia, Flinders University, Carnegie Mellon University, Torrens University Australia and CQ University Australia.

Safe

Adelaide’s crime rates are the lowest in the country and for that reason, Adelaide has previously been named the safest city in Australia.

Beach Culture

Adelaide’s pristine sandy beaches are just a 20 minute tram ride from the city centre. On hot summer days, you can study in the day and take the tram to have dinner at the beach and watch the sunset with friends.

Live centrally

Accommodation is more affordable in Adelaide than in other cities in Australia making it often possible for students to live in the heart of the city or just outside. This means more time is spent studying and less time travelling.

Delicious!

Adelaide is known for its cafe culture, with more cafes and restaurants by population than any other city in Australia. In recent years, Adelaide has also developed a vibrant and varied bar scene. The city is big enough that you will struggle to visit all of the places you would like to drink and eat in during in your first year of study. Our mix of cultures means there’s likely to be a supermarket that sells food from your home country too.

Easy to get around

Adelaide is a flat city so it is ideal for walking or cycling. Its grid layout makes it almost impossible to get lost! There are free trams and buses around the city centre. International students can show their ID to get cheaper tickets.

Festivals

Adelaide is known for its festivals, which are famous around the world. WOMADelaide, the Adelaide Festival of Arts, Fringe Festival and Cabaret Festival are just some of the international arts and music festivals that keep the city buzzing

Everyone agrees – Adelaide is a great place to live and study

Adelaide is recognised as one of the world’s most liveable cities. In 2014, Lonely Planet’s Best of Travel book ranked Adelaide in the global top ten. For the last four years Adelaide has been ranked one of the most liveable cities in the world by The Economist Intelligence Unit.

Beautiful weather

Adelaide has four distinct seasons, with moderate winters and warm to hot summers. In winter you will need woolly jumpers and jackets and in summer, shorts and t-shirts. The heat in South Australia is dry, rather than humid.