Certificate III in Beauty Services

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Fee type for this course: Full fee

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Overview

Gain the skills to start your career in the beauty services industry with a Certificate III in Beauty Services SHB30121 at Victoria University.

In this course, you will develop the skills and knowledge to start your beauty career. Our team of professionals will teach you how to provide treatments and ensure a safe work environment.

You will learn a range of beauty services which may include:

make-up including makeup for photography
eyelash extensions
waxing
manicure and pedicure
lash and brow treatments
nail art
spray tanning
demonstrating and selling retail skin care and cosmetic products
safe hygiene and work practices
environmental sustainability.

The combination of classroom and practical exercises means you will graduate with skills needed to work as a competent and work ready beauty therapist.

For students undertaking this course as part of a VCAL program, across both Intermediate and Senior VCAL, the course will be delivered over two years on a part time basis.

: Everything you learn at Victoria University has direct links to the real world. You’ll develop practical skills through hands-on learning so you’re job-ready when you graduate.

You’ll get real-life work experience at Aura at VU, our City Campus student-run hairdressing and beauty salon. This salon provides the ideal training environment, where you can practise your skills while providing a wide range of beauty services to the public.

You’ll also gain valuable experience arranging bookings and greeting clients. You’ll learn from expert trainers and work under their guidance.
: VU is a supportive place to study. We have a range of academic support programs that can help you if you're struggling with your studies.

We can help you with your assignments and assessment tasks, maths, writing skills and English language support, as well as showing you effective ways to study and manage your time and preparation. Our study support programs include:

workshops and study groups

student mentors and peer learning

maths and writing resources.

We also have disability support services and counselling services available to all students.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your educational achievements and work experience, as well as your skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

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CAREERS

A Certificate III in Beauty Services SHB30121 will qualify you to work as a beautician. Studying at Victoria University will help you get a foot in the door of this growing industry. Work is typically conducted in beauty, waxing, brow and nail salons.

The course will prepare you for employment in the following roles:

make-up artist
cosmetic consultant in department store or pharmacy
nail technician
waxing technician
spray tanning specialist
beautician
manicure and pedicure specialist
freelance beauty consultant
cosmetic or beauty equipment sales representative.

Award-winning students

VU hair and make-up students won two awards at the annual Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Association (HBIA) Apprentice, Student and Educator Awards. These awards provide an opportunity for industry leaders to recognise young achievers in the industry.

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