In this unique course, you will get hands-on practice in our commercial beauty salons!

CIT's comprehensive Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy will teach you a broad range of beauty therapy treatments and techniques including; skin and facial care, body massage, make-up, cosmetic tanning services, eyelash extensions and nail treatments.

You will be required to work closely with, and on, your fellow students and clients to practice, experience and refine new skills. Through our partnerships with Dermalogica and Kryolan you'll have access to a world-recognised skin care range, industry experts and the latest beauty industry techniques. Start your career in beauty therapy with this job-ready qualification.

This Australian national qualification ensures graduates complete in the program with the skills, knowledge and etiquette comparable to international grading bodies and training curriculums including:

• CIDESCO - Comité International d'Esthétique et de Cosmétologie
• ITEC - International Therapy Examination Council
• CIBTAC - Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology
• City & Guilds

Industry Placement

Delivered in industry-current and open-to-the-public salons, students develop skills and confidence to work on other students and clients under professional supervision.

Course Subject:

Core: complete all 13 subjects

• SHBBBOS001 Apply cosmetic tanning products
• SHBBBOS002 Provide body massages
• SHBBBOS003 Provide body treatments
• SHBBFAS001 Provide lash and brow services
• SHBBFAS002 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations
• SHBBHRS001 Provide waxing services
• SHBBMUP002 Design and apply make-up
• SHBBNLS001 Provide manicure and pedicure services
• SHBBRES001 Research and apply beauty industry information
• SHBXCCS001 Conduct salon financial transactions
• SHBXCCS002 Provide salon services to clients
• SHBXIND001 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
• SHBXWHS001 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices

Electives: complete all 6 subjects

• SHBBMUP003 Design and apply make-up for photography
• SHBBMUP004 Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up
• SHBBBOS004 Provide aromatherapy massages
• SHBBFAS003 Provide specialised facial treatments
• SHBBCCS002 Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments
• SHBBMUP001 Apply eyelash extensions

Job outcome:

Skilled beauty therapist in the beauty, massage and make-up services stream of the beauty industry.

Pathway to Further Study:

CIT's credit transfer arrangements can reduce the time and fees required to complete a bachelor degree at university.

Students who successfully complete the Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy (SHB40115) can go on to study for a further 6 months to complete CIT's Diploma of Beauty Therapy (SHB50115), and students who successfully complete this diploma and gain entry into Torrens University (Melbourne) will receive 80 credit points (1 year) towards the Bachelor of Health Science (Aesthetics)