Accredited course Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science
Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science
51530
6023
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Description
* To establish a specific and professional role of the dermal therapist in the cosmetic medical field.
* To develop a high level of theoretical knowledge of cosmetic medicine and dermal therapy techniques.
* To provide students with the training and equipment to develop exceptional practical skills in:
microdermabrasion, intense pulsed light, chemoexfoliation and patient care.
* To provide graduates with the knowledge and skills to work within a cosmetic practice, beauty practice or establish
their own practice.
* To establish high national standards for the practice of dermal therapy.
Schedule
1.
Students must complete all Core Units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62389 | Assist in the provision of cosmetic surgical treatment | 20 | Module | |
| 50024 | Cosmeceutical Science | 40 | Module | |
| 62392 | Health Science Communication | 40 | Module | |
| 62393 | Human Biology for cosmetic and dermal therapy | 60 | Module | |
| C4953 | HLTCOM3A | Manage a practice | 50 | Unit of competency |
| 62390 | Manage work within a cosmetic therapy framework | 20 | Module | |
| 62387 | Perform cosmetic therapy screening examination and assessment | 20 | Module | |
| 62388 | Plan the dermal therapy treatment strategy | 40 | Module | |
| 62391 | Provide dermal therapy treatment | 40 | Module | |
| C3604 | BSBFLM502A | Provide leadership in the workplace | 60 | Unit of competency |
| 62386 | Work within a cosmetic therapy framework | 20 | Module |
2.
Students must choose one of the following elective units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62394 | Food and Nutrition | 60 | Module | |
| 62395 | Psychology for cosmetic dermal science | 60 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8468 | 51231 | Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
West Perth, WA 6005. Training Providers who wish to deliver this program must obtain written approval from
the proponent and be registered by their State accrediting body.
2. The proponent for this course is Dr Jayson Oates and April Jorgensen founders of the Australasian Academy of
Cosmetic Dermal Science, (Street and Postal address details as above:), Telephone: (08) 9485 1655, Facsimile:
(08) 9485 1577, Email: dr.oates@facialplastics.com.au or april@facialplastics.com.au. This course has been
accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National
Register as code 51530.
3. Curtin University of Technology is the copyright owner of the following modules: Health Science Communication,
Human Biology for Cosmetic and Dermal Science, Food and Nutrition for Cosmetic and Dermal Science,
Psychology for Cosmetic and Dermal Science and Cosmeceutical Science.
4. This qualification was entered on to STARS by Challenger TAFE on the 24/05/06.