Course: Certificate II in Retail Make-Up & Skin Care SIB20110

Minimum education

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Minimum age

Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a student support officer to discuss alternative methods of communication.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

• Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent, and
• Microsoft Windows 98, or
• Mac OS X, and
• CD-ROM drive.

Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

• Adobe Acrobat Reader and
• Macromedia Flash player.

English language requirements

You should be able to read and write English at approximately Year 10 schooling level. If English is your second language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

Open Colleges will endeavour to provide additional assistance to students who experience difficulties with language, literacy and numeracy.

Workplace requirements

Students are required to complete a minimum of 80 hours in an appropriate setting and demonstrate their skills in the workplace according to the units of competency they are studying. Students may choose to be assessed in their own workplace or in the Open Colleges assessment centre in Brisbane.

Please note, there is an additional administration fee over and above the course cost for students who choose to access the Open Colleges assessment centre. This will cover the assessment centre's costs in providing workplace operations and resources, along with the completion of administrative requirements necessary for the workplace assessment. You can find the Open Colleges Beauty Assessment Centre Fees in the Schedule of Administrative Fees published on our website at http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/policies.aspx. Fees are payable via Student Support on 1300 650 011.

You will need to cover travel and accommodation costs to attend the Open Colleges assessment centre in Brisbane and take your nail and/or beauty kits and workplace assessment documentation with you to the Open Colleges assessment centre.

Additional requirements

In order to complete the mandatory work placement for this course you will need to be able to meet the physical requirements of workplace performance.

Additional materials required at cost to student

Students will be required to purchase:

• Make-up kit (and contents)
• Mirrors, towels and tissues
• Make-up remover
• Stationery