Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
SIB50110
S781
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 12/12/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are competent in a broad range of beauty therapy treatments and services which may include facial massage, body massage, hair removal, cosmetic tattooing, spa treatments, lash and brow treatments, nail technology services, make-up, aromatherapy, providing advice on beauty treatments and services, selling retail skin care and cosmetic products and coordinating a work team.
Work would be undertaken as skilled beauty therapists in salons, spas and the wider beauty industry.
This qualification is designed to reflect the role of those who work relatively autonomously. It 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. Applications involve personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations. The work reflected in this qualification may include participating in teams, and group or team coordination.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve a Diploma of Beauty Therapy, a total of thirty three (33) units must be completed. This includes:- twenty two (22) core units
- eleven (11) electives:
- all units from one (1) of the following elective unit groups (all groups are equivalent to five (5) units):
- Group A - Cosmetic Tattooing
- Group B - Electrolysis
- Group C - Relaxation Massage
- Group D - Spa Treatments
- six (6) units from the general elective units:
- a minimum of one (1) elective unit must be selected from the elective units list
- the remaining units may be selected from this or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course; these must be units which are first packaged at AQF level of 4 or 5.
In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification (as per the AQF descriptors).
1. Core units
All twenty two (22) units must be completed.
2. Group A Cosmetic Tattooing
Two (2) units to be chosen when completing Group A Cosmetic Tattooing.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Note: all Groups A - D are equivalent to five (5) units each
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4789 | SIBBSKS504A | Design and perform cosmetic tattooing | 55 | Unit of competency |
| C9314 | HLTIN402B | Maintain infection control standards in office practice settings | 90 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Electolysis
Two (2) units to be chosen when completing Group B Electrolysis.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Note: all Groups A - D are equivalent to five (5) units each
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C9314 | HLTIN402B | Maintain infection control standards in office practice settings | 90 | Unit of competency |
| D4773 | SIBBHRS504A | Provide electrolysis treatments | 45 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Relaxation Massage
Five (5) units to be chosen when completing Group C Relaxation Massage.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Note: all Groups A - D are equivalent to five (5) units each
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4754 | SIBBBOS504A | Apply aromatic plant oil chemistry to beauty treatments | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D4755 | SIBBBOS505A | Blend and apply a range of aromatic plant oils for beauty treatments | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D4753 | SIBBBOS403A | Perform aromatherapy massage | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4796 | SIBBSPA505A | Provide Indian head massage for relaxation | 12 | Unit of competency |
| D4756 | SIBBBOS506A | Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments | 30 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Spa Treatments
Five (5) units to be chosen when completing Group D Spa Treatments.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Note: all Groups A - D are equivalent to five (5) units each
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4793 | SIBBSPA502A | Plan spa programs | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D4796 | SIBBSPA505A | Provide Indian head massage for relaxation | 12 | Unit of competency |
| D4794 | SIBBSPA503A | Provide spa therapies | 54 | Unit of competency |
| D4795 | SIBBSPA504A | Provide stone therapy massage | 12 | Unit of competency |
| D4792 | SIBBSPA501A | Work in a spa therapies framework | 10 | Unit of competency |
6. General Elective Units
A minimum of one (1) of the six (6) units required must be selected from the elective units list .
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S469 | WRB50105 | Diploma of Beauty Therapy | Qualification |
| S456 | WRB50104 | Diploma of Beauty Therapy | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWO6 | SHB50115 | Diploma of Beauty Therapy | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements to this qualification.
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