Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy

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Fees

Fee type for this course: Full fee

Location

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Overview

Make beauty therapy your career with the Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy SHB40121 from Victoria University.

Our industry professionals are here to teach you the skills for your career in the beauty industry. You will learn a range of beauty therapy treatments and services, including:

facial treatments
advanced facial treatments
lash and brow treatments
manicure and pedicure
make-up
waxing
body massage
body treatments
advice on and selling retail skin care and cosmetic products
lash and brow treatments
spray tanning
eyelash extension
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.

: 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 hair, beauty & massage 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’s Learning Hub is a welcoming space where you can improve your study and employability skills.

Our students can attend Learning Hubs at one of five VU campuses.

We offer maths, writing, careers and English-language advice, and show you effective ways to study and manage your time.

Our programs include:

workshops

drop-in sessions

peer mentoring

maths and writing resources

resume and career guidance.

We also have accessibility support services and counselling services available for 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

Studying at Victoria University will help you get a foot in the door of the growing beauty, massage and make-up industry. Visit the Jobs and Skills Australia website to see the employment growth and average earnings for beauty therapists at Labour Market Insights.

Work is typically conducted in spas and salons. You could also work as a beauty consultant for international cosmetic companies, or as a freelance beauty consultant working from home.

You’ll be qualified to provide the following services: