Beauty Therapy courses provide training for individuals seeking professional employment in the beauty industry. Beauty therapists apply face and body treatments, and provide advice on skin care. Study in the many areas of beauty could lead to employment in a beauty salon, a spa complex, a hairdressing salon, a pharmacy, a department store or a health and fitness centre. Qualified Beauty Therapists are also able to work as specialists in one of the many high demand areas of beauty such as nail technology, make-up artistry and natural therapies.

A beauty therapist is able to offer client services ranging from cosmetic make-up, manicures, pedicures and waxing and, depending on the electives chosen, the therapeutic/physical treatments of lymphatic, sport and remedial massage.

The variety of work that a Beauty Therapist does is extensive and can include such things as:

• carry out skin analysis and give advice about skin and body care
• perform facial or body massage and/or aromatherapy treatment
• analyse body type and advise on exercise programs and nutrition
• use a variety of treatments and electrical equipment to treat individual skin and body conditions
• remove facial and body hair by electrolysis or waxing
• provide advice and support to clients following cosmetic surgery
• recognise problems and refer clients to medical practitioners such as dermatologists, plastic surgeons, endocrinologists, podiatrists, chiropractors and physiotherapists
• apply make-up
• perform manicures, pedicures, nail extensions and eyelash and brow tinting
• perform reception duties (e.g. receive bookings and arrange appointments)
• maintain client records
• provide advice on and sell cosmetic products and related beauty equipment

Is this occupation for you?
Students engaged in the Beauty Therapy training programs are those who:

• Take pride in their appearance and are well-groomed at all times
• Care about the importance of good health
• Have good communication skills and are pleasant and tactful when dealing with clients
• Have a genuine interest in people
• Have good hand-eye coordination
• Are sensitive when dealing with clients for body and facial treatments

Career Opportunities
The beauty industry is an exciting and competitive industry. You can travel the world with these qualifications and derive a great deal of career satisfaction if you want to upgrade your skills on a continual basis. Beauty professionals provide a variety of services in a salon. Today there is an unprecedented awareness of the value of wellness and beauty and as a result of this the beauty industry has grown beyond belief creating a very high demand for well qualified therapists and the need for training with new products and equipment.

With a beauty qualification you can work in areas such as:

• A therapist in a Beauty Salon
• Make-up artist for Film and Television productions
• Make-up artist for Photographers/Fashion Houses
• Consultant for Cosmetic Companies
• Become a Salon Owner

Beauty Therapy Courses Available
WRB30106 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy