Diploma of Beauty Therapy

About the course

Our online delivery beauty therapy course provides you with the flexibility to study in your own time and attend practical classes one weekend a month while undertaking shifts in our own fully functioning beauty salon. Specialising in a range of beauty treatments will prepare you for work in a 5-star resort, cruise ships and beauty salons. As part of this course you have the opportunity to sit your ITEC exams and become internationally accredited to work all around the world.

You’ll gain current beauty treatment knowledge and be guided to find your own beauty speciality. While learning how to practice the ancient healing methods of aromatherapy and massage, you'll advance your skills in performing traditional beauty therapy treatments such as tanning, eyelash extensions, massage, specialised facial and body treatments and microdermabrasion incorporating a holistic approach, using a range of professional products and environmentally sustainable practices.

As part of our beauty therapy course, with guidance from our industry professional trainers, you'll improve your confidence gaining practical experience in our beauty salon.

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Course will be replaced

Please note: This course will change in the near future and alterations to the structure will occur. All new students will be enrolled into the new course.

Course Details

Intake Dates & Course Length
Career Outcomes
Entry Requirements
Applying
Pathways & Accreditation
Fees & Finance Options
Course Structure
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Intake Dates & Course Length

April

Part time: 18 months (monthly weekend practical workshops and regular webinars)

This is a blended delivery course which will include a combination of online, remote and face to face delivery. Blended learning can involve a range of online programs and resources including StudentWeb, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, Skype, specific industry platforms, pre-recorded sessions, assigned reading, tutorials, discussion boards, and online activities. Blended learning also involves face-to-face attendance at classes or practical placements.

Career Outcomes

After successful completion, you may wish to apply for employment opportunities in beauty salons, cruise ships and resorts.

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Entry Requirements

You must:

be at least 17 years of age
have completed Year 11 or equivalent
have sufficient literacy, numeracy and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete this course

PRE-TRAINING REVIEW

To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.

A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.

Applying

VTAC and direct entry

Recognition of Prior Learning is available.

Pathways & Accreditation

Successful completion of our beauty therapy course will enable you to gain industry experience after which you may apply for further studies in courses including the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Dermal Therapies) or the Diploma of Salon Management (SHB50216)

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 5

Fees & Finance Options

VET Student Loans

This training is provided with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments.

	Government Subsidised Standard	Full Fee
Tuition Fee	$8,870	$16,623
Service Fee	$260	$260
Core Skills Support Fee	$0	$0
Material Fee	$328	$328
Retain Course Items	$190	$190
Total Course Estimate	$9,648	$17,401
Payable Estimate (at commencement)	$6,498	$11,498

Retain Course Items are purchased once by the student prior to commencing. Those items then become the property of the student. Fees listed are at 2023 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. The student tuition fees listed are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.

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