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SIB50110 Diploma of Beauty Therapy

Working in the beauty industry is a dream job for many, and the beauty industry continues to grow every year. Fancy a career administering treatments in a day spa, on an international cruise liner or working from your own home?

You have to be passionate to work in the area of beauty services, and this comprehensive course will give you the backing to own and manage your own beauty salon. The best part about studying online is that you can do top-level, quality courses from the comfort of your own home. If you’ve got a busy family life or other work responsibilities, you can still work towards your goals in the beauty industry by studying online and scheduling your learning around your other commitments.

Our Beauty Therapy teachers are industry professionals, who we have hand-picked to guide and assist you through your learning. Once you sign up, you are not alone – you can connect with other students via the OpenSpace learning portal, and get access to lots of great learning tools, including an extensive online library.

This course can be the first step in your career pathway to get you into the beauty industry.

Potential career outcomes

  • Beauty salon owner-manager
  • Beauty salon team leader
  • Senior beauty therapist
  • Beauty therapist
  • Mobile beauty therapist
  • Beautician

  • Course Detail

    Course number
    E0144
    Course duration
    Max 30 months
    Course fees from
    $133.19 per week
    Qualification
    Diploma
    Delivery mode
    Online with Work Placement
    Nationally recognised
    Yes
    Assessments

    Written and verbal tasks, work placement activities and portfolio of work
    National Code
    SIB50110
    Awarded By
    Open Colleges
    Associated With
    Beaute Internationale Krush Minerals Nationally Recognised Training Natural skin & body essentials VANI-T Young Nails

  • Subjects

  • Requirements

    Entry requirements

    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:

    Evidence

    Example
    IELTS Overall score of 5.5
    TOEFL 530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
    12 months in English-speaking employment Testimonial, statutory declaration

    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 120 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 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.

    First Aid requirements

    In order to complete this course, you will need to hold a current First Aid Certificate, issued by an accredited provider. Approximate cost to student: $170. For information on your nearest St John office, please phone 1300 360 455. For your nearest Red Cross office, please phone 1300 367 428.

  • Pathways

    Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Beauty Therapy SIB50110 may go on to further studies in this discipline.

  • Trainers and Assessors

    • Janelle Chapman

      Janelle Chapman

      Janelle has been part of the beauty industry for over 20 years, beginning her studies in 1992. She now has four children and has returned to her work after spending time in different beauty environments such as hairdressing salons, mobile, day spas, and then contract work. Janelle now runs a successful home based beauty salon and enjoys knowing that she is nurturing her clients and making them feel good about themselves.

    • Petrina Jones

      Petrina Jones

      Petrina has had a long and successful career in the beauty industry, starting out as a receptionist at a beauty product distributor before moving on to work at the Ella Bache counter at David Jones.

      After that, she worked in a number of beauty salons and held several management and training roles before running her own salon for 11 years. Petrina continues in her own private beauty practice, and provides freelance bridal party beauty treatments for Ethix Beauty in NSW's Southern Highlands. Petrina has a fully mobile beauty service, with manicures, pedicures, facials, make-up, waxing and tinting being among the treatments she offers.

      Since 2004, Petrina has been sharing her valuable knowledge with Open Colleges students as a trainer in our beauty and make-up courses. Most recently, Petrina has been acknowledged for her contribution to the latest 2012 Professional Beauty Therapy textbook.

    • Sharleene Taylor

      Sharleene has 25 years of experience in the hair and beauty industry working for some of the largest brands and companies, including Aveda, Myer, David Jones, Clarins and Guerlain Paris. She has an extensive knowledge of spa management and motivational skills and has hosted many make-up workshops for department stores, bridal events and special occasions. Sharleene has five years of experience as a trainer/assessor and holds a CIDESCO international qualification in beauty therapy.

  • Extra Benefits

    Included materials (valued at more than $1800)

    • Beauté Internationale beauty kit, including professional salon products from leading cosmetics companies such as Vani-T and Krush Minerals
    • Young Nails standard professional nail kit
    • Professional Beauty Therapy: Australian and New Zealand textbook
    • Waxing DVD

    Extra Benefits

    • 10% student discount on Young Nails products and Beauté Internationale products

    Advanced Association of Beauty Therapists

    Students who successfully complete their will be entitled to affiliate membership of the Advanced Association of Beauty Therapists. Membership benefits include:

    • Business-related support and advice
    • Quarterly magazine The Australian Beauty Therapist
    • Opportunities to attend professional seminars and workshops

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