Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Skin Therapy
Advanced Diploma of Skin Therapy
SHB60221
BHJ9
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 16/12/2021 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as skin or beauty therapists who design and provide specialised skin treatments for clients with various skin treatment needs.
They are skilled individuals who synthesise specialised knowledge and experience to consult, design and manage sequential treatment programs. They possess highly developed communication skills and specialised technical skills. Practitioners operate within a defined scope of practice and use initiative and judgement to refuse or refer treatments as required.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in skin or beauty therapy clinics.
Possible job titles include:
beauty therapist
skin therapist.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
The use of laser and Intense Pulsed Light is subject to legislation, regulation and licensing in some Australian States and Territories.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fifteen (15) units must be completed:- Ten (10) core units
- Five (5) elective units, consisting of:
- all units from Group A or Group B
- up to three (3) units from the electives listed below, elsewhere in the SHB Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
Note: Units marked with an *asterisk include one or more prerequisite units of competency. Please refer to each individual unit for details of prerequisites.
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODR39 | SHBBSKT008 | Design light emitting diode treatment programs | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODQ93 | SHBBSKT003 | Identify and control safety risks for light-based skin treatments | 30 | Unit of competency |
| ODR04 | SHBXCCS006 | Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODR56 | SHBBSKT002 | Provide advice on specialised skin care formulations and ingredients | 15 | Unit of competency |
| ODR11 | SHBBSKT009 | Provide light emitting diode skin treatments | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODR28 | SHBBSKS009 | Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODR00 | SHBBSKT010 | Provide skin needling treatments | 70 | Unit of competency |
| ODR54 | SHBBSKT001 | Provide skin therapy consultations | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODR09 | SHBBSKT011 | Provide superficial peel treatments | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODQ88 | SHBBSSC003 | Research and apply information on skin science in a skin therapy context | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Intense Pulsed Light Elective Units
All units must be chosen from Group A Intense Pulsed Light elective unit list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODR26 | SHBBSKT004 | Design intense pulsed light skin treatment programs | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODR49 | SHBBSKT005 | Provide intense pulsed light skin treatments | 90 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Laser Elective Units
All units must be chosen from Group B Laser elective unit list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODR05 | SHBBSKT006 | Design laser skin treatment programs | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODR53 | SHBBSKT007 | Provide laser skin treatments | 90 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C General Electives Unit
Up to three (3) may be selected from the general elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODV32 | SHBXIND004 | Develop skin therapy workplace policies and procedures | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCE07 | BSBSUS511 | Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODV31 | SHBBSKT012 | Investigate developments in cosmetic treatments for skin rejuvenation | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCD50 | BSBPEF501 | Manage personal and professional development | 55 | Unit of competency |
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Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who have achieved all of the following units of competency:
SHBBFAS005 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations OR SHBBFAS002 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations
SHBBFAS006 Provide specialised facial treatments OR SHBBFAS003 Provide specialised facial treatments
SHBBINF002 Maintain infection control standards OR HLTINF005 Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments
SHBBSSC001 Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy
SHBBSSC002 Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy
Or;
who are able to demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge to each of the above units of competency.
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