Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
SHB50115
AWO6
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/09/2015 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as beauty therapists to provide a broad range of beauty therapy treatments and services including facial treatments, body massage and treatments, hair removal, lash and brow treatments, nail and make-up services. This includes consultation with clients to provide beauty advice, recommend beauty treatments and services, and sell retail skin-care and cosmetic products.
These individuals work relatively autonomously, and are accountable for personal outputs. Their work involves the self-directed application of knowledge and skills with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques.
Work is typically conducted in beauty salons and spas.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twenty five (25) units must be completed:- thirteen (13) core units
- twelve (12) elective units, consisting of:
- all units from Group A, B, or C:
- Group A - Electrolysis/Diathermy
- Group B - Relaxation Massage
- Group C - Spa Treatments
- remaining units from Group D - General Electives, elsewhere in 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.
1. Core Units
All thirteen (13) units must be completed.
2. Group A Elective Units - Electrolysis/Diathermy
Twelve (12) elective units must be completed, consisting of:
- all units from Group A, B, or C
- remaining units from Group D - General Electives, elsewhere in SHB Training Package, or any other current training package or accredited course.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVG09 | SHBBINF001 | Maintain infection control standards | 90 | Unit of competency |
| AVG07 | SHBBSKS002 | Provide diathermy treatments | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVG63 | SHBBHRS004 | Provide hair reduction treatments using electrical currents | 45 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units - Relaxation Massage
Twelve (12) elective units must be completed, consisting of:
- all units from Group A, B, or C:
- Group A - Electrolysis/Diathermy
- Group B - Relaxation Massage
- Group C - Spa Treatments
- remaining units from Group D - General Electives, elsewhere in SHB Training Package, or any other current training package or accredited course.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVG15 | SHBBCCS002 | Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AVG08 | SHBBBOS004 | Provide aromatherapy massages | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVG32 | SHBBSPA004 | Provide Indian head massages for relaxation | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVG58 | SHBBSPA003 | Provide stone therapy massages | 24 | Unit of competency |
| AVG62 | SHBBBOS005 | Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments | 30 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units - Spa Treatments
Twelve (12) elective units must be completed, consisting of:
- all units from Group A, B, or C:
- Group A - Electrolysis/Diathermy
- Group B - Relaxation Massage
- Group C - Spa Treatments
- remaining units from Group D - General Electives, elsewhere in SHB Training Package, or any other current training package or accredited course.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVG15 | SHBBCCS002 | Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AVG08 | SHBBBOS004 | Provide aromatherapy massages | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVG32 | SHBBSPA004 | Provide Indian head massages for relaxation | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVG61 | SHBBSPA002 | Provide spa therapies | 75 | Unit of competency |
| AVG58 | SHBBSPA003 | Provide stone therapy massages | 24 | Unit of competency |
| AVG28 | SHBBSPA001 | Work in a spa therapies framework | 15 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D - General Electives
Twelve (12) elective units must be completed, consisting of:
- all units from Group A, B, or C:
- Group A - Electrolysis/Diathermy
- Group B - Relaxation Massage
- Group C - Spa Treatments
- remaining units from Group D - General Electives, elsewhere in SHB Training Package, or any other current training package or accredited course.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S781 | SIB50110 | Diploma of Beauty Therapy | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHK0 | SHB50121 | Diploma of Beauty Therapy | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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