Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
SHB40115
AWO5
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 who work as beauty therapists to provide a range of beauty therapy treatments and services, including lash and brow treatments, nail services, make-up, massage and waxing. They communicate with clients to recommend treatments and services and sell retail skin care and cosmetic products.
These individuals undertake work independently, with limited guidance from others, to perform routine and non-routine activities and solve non-routine problems. They apply and adapt technical skills and knowledge, and use judgment in the provision of beauty treatments and services. These individuals are responsible for their own outputs and provide limited guidance to others.
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
Nineteen (19) units must be completed:- thirteen (13) core units
- six (6) elective units, consisting of:
- three (3) units from the list below
- three (3) units from the list below, 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. Elective Units
A minimum of three (3) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVG21 | SHBBNLS003 | Apply acrylic nail enhancements | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVG65 | SHBBNLS006 | Apply advanced nail art | 12 | Unit of competency |
| AVF99 | SHBBMUP001 | Apply eyelash extensions | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVG42 | SHBBNLS002 | Apply gel nail enhancements | 27 | Unit of competency |
| AVG24 | SHBBNLS004 | Apply nail art | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVG30 | SHBBMUP003 | Design and apply make-up for photography | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVG19 | SHBBMUP004 | Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AVG08 | SHBBBOS004 | Provide aromatherapy massages | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVG64 | SHBBFAS003 | Provide specialised facial treatments | 135 | Unit of competency |
| AVG05 | SHBBNLS005 | Use electric file equipment for nail services | 15 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S780 | SIB40110 | Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHK1 | SHB40121 | Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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