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About the course

About the course

If you’re interested in a career in beauty, this VCE VET beauty program is designed to give you the skills and knowledge required as a beautician to provide a range of beauty services including waxing, lash and brow and basic make–up services.

You will develop beauty techniques such as waxing, make up application, cosmetic tanning and lash extensions.

You will also learn the communication and retail techniques necessary for a career in beauty, all while putting your practical skills to work in a real simulated work environment.

After successful completion you will possess a range of well developed technical and customer service skills where discretion and judgement is required. This includes client consultation on beauty products and services.

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Qualification Issued on Completion


On successful completion, you will receive a Statement of Attainment from Box Hill Institute.

Course Length and Classes


Part time: 2 years - Partial completion

Wednesday 9:00am - 1:00pm Box Hill and Lilydale
Wednesday 1:30pm–5:30pm Box Hill and Lilydale

Applications for VDSS courses are to be submitted directly to your secondary school.  The school will then enrol you in the course.  

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Entry Requirements & Applications


This course can only be completed as part of your secondary school studies in years 10, 11 and 12.

For secondary school students, please speak to your school’s VET coordinator or Careers Counsellor to apply for this course. If you are home schooling, please submit an enquiry online to learn how to apply for this course.

Pathways


On successful completion of this course,  you may be given credits when applying for the Diploma of Beauty Therapy (SHB50121) that specialises in spa treatment.

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Career Outcomes


This course may lead to work in beauty salons and hairdressing salons that provide beauty services.

Contribution to VCE, VCAL & ATAR


On successful completion of this program, you will be eligible for:

  • recognition of up to four units at Units 1 and 2 level and a Units 3 and 4 sequence
  • Students who receive a Units 3 and 4 sequence for Certificate III in Beauty Services (SHB30121) from the VCE VET Hair and Beauty program will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10% of the lowest study score of the primary four).
  • The increment is awarded by the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).
  • Further information on the ATAR can be found on the VTAC website
  • The VCE VET Hair and Beauty program does not offer scored assessment.

Structured Workplace Learning


The VCAA strongly recommends 80 hours of structured workplace learning (SWL) placement over the duration of the program.

Uniform Requirements


You will be required to wear a black Box Hill Institute t-shirt to all classes, along with black pants and black closed toe rubber soled shoes.

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