Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy (SIB40110)
- Next Start Date: Saturday the 3rd of March 2012: 9:30AM - 4:00PM GOLD COAST
The Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy qualification will prepare students to gain work in beauty salons, providing treatments such as facials, massage, make-up, manicure and pedicures, lash and brow treatments and waxing.
In order to achieve the Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy, students must complete the following modules:
- Certificate II in Retail Make-Up and Skin Care
- Facial Treatments
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Waxing and Tinting
- Manicure and Pedicure
- Body Massage
The course can be completed part time either one day per week (on either Friday's or Saturday's) or two days per week (on Friday's and Saturday's). Students book into the indivdual modules, selecting the module dates and times that suit them. The Anatomy and Physiology theory component of the course is completed by home study.
Students may enrol in the modules individually, or all together as the Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy for a discounted price.
Please note: the Beauty Therapy training package has been recently updated and AIBT is now offering the latest version of this qualification.
Facial Treatments:
The facial treatments course is designed to prepare students to provide a professional facial treatments.
This course runs over 12 weeks on either Friday's (9am - 3.30pm) or Saturday's (9.30am - 4pm).
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME |
|---|---|
| SIBBFAS404A | Provide facial treatments |
| SIBBCCS404A | Work in a skin therapies framework |
| SIBBCCS405A | Develop treatment plans |
| SIBBCCS302A | Advise on beauty services |
Module Dates:
Body Massage:
The body massage course is designed to prepare students to provide professional massage treatments. Students will learn the muscular and skeletal systems and how to preform a Swedish massage.
This course runs over 10 weeks on either Friday's (9am - 3.30pm) or Saturday's (9.30am - 4pm).
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME |
|---|---|
| SIBBBOS401A | Perform body massage |
Module Dates:
Waxing and Tinting:
The Waxing and Tinting course prepares students to work in a salon providing waxing, eyelash and eyebrow tinting and shaping treatments.
This course runs over 12 weeks on either Friday's (9am - 3.30pm) or Saturday's (9.30am - 4pm).


| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME |
|---|---|
| SIBBCCS301A | Apply the principles of skin biology to beauty treatments |
| SIBBRES201A | Research and apply beauty industry information |
| SIBBCCS302A | Advise on beauty services |
| SIBBFAS302A | Provide lash and brow treatments |
| SIBBFAS201A | Demonstrate retail skin care products |
| SIBBHRS301A | Perform waxing treatments |
Module Dates:
Certificate II in Retail Make-Up and Skin Care:
The Certificate II in Retail Make-Up and Skin Care course prepares students to work freelance as a make-up artist, or in the retail environment.
This course runs over 16 weeks on either Friday's (9am - 3.30pm) or Saturday's (9.30am - 4pm).

| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME |
|---|---|
| SIBXCCS201A | Conduct Financial Transactions |
| SIBXCCS202A | Provide service to clients |
| SIBBFAS201A | Demonstrate retail skin care products |
| SIBXFAS201A | Design and apply make-up |
| SIBXFAS202A | Design and apply make-up for photography |
| SIBBFAS303A | Design and apply remedial camouflage |
| SIRXCOM001A | Communicate in the workplace |
| SIRXIND001A | Work effectively in a retail environment |
| SIRXOHS001A | Apply safe working practices |
| SIRXMER001A | Merchandise products |
| SIRXSLS001A | Sell products and services |
| SIRXMER005A | Create a display |
| SIRXRPK002A | Recommend hair, beauty and cosmetic products and services |
| SIRXCLM001A | Organise and maintain work areas |
| BSBDES301A | Explore the use of colour |
Module Dates:
Manicure and Pedicures:
The manicure and pedicure course prepares students to be able to work in a beauty salon providing manicure and pedicure treatments.
The course runs over 8 weeks on either Friday's (9am - 3.30pm) or Saturday's (9.30am - 4pm).
This course forms part of the Certificate II In Nail Technology, students who wish to gain this qualification (learning acrylic and gel nail enhancement and nail art) can do so by continuing on for a further 12 weeks of study after the manicure and pedicure course - view the Acrylic and Gel Nail course for more information.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME |
|---|---|
| SIBBNLS202A | Provide manicure and pedicare services |
| SIBBNLS201A | Work in a nail services framework |
Module Dates:
Anatomy and Physiology:
The Anatomy and Physiology course covers the theory of the body's structure and systems, including cells and tissues, muscular, nervous, skeletal, circulatory, respiratory, lymphatic, endocrine, reproductive and urinary systems.
This course is delivered in a home study method, allowing students to study at their own pace at a time convienent for them, submitting assessments as they progress through the workbooks. Students completing the entire Certificate IV qualification are recommended to start home study on this unit on commencement of the course, continuing their study while they are completing all other modules in the course.
As this theroetical unit is quite large it can take between 6 months - 1 year for students to complete. Students will be required to come in to sit the final exam, available dates will be organised with the student when they are ready to sit the exam.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME |
|---|---|
| SIBBCCS403A | Recognise body structures and systems in a beauty therapy context |
Qualification:
Students who successfully complete the course will receive the nationally recognised Certificate IV in Beauty Services (SIB40110) qualification.
Graduates are eligible for enrolment in the Diploma of Beauty Therapy course and will be eligible for direct credit for units completed in this course. Students may upgrade to the Diploma of Beauty Therapy by completing the remaining modules not already completed in the Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy.
Price:
The course fees are for a position in the course and are payable whether the student completes the course or not. Upon enrolling in the course, the student (and guarantor/s) becomes liable to the institute for the full course fees.
To secure a position in the course, student's must pay a minimum non-refundable course deposit of 10% of the 'Discounted Upfront Payment Price' (listed below).
Save up to $770.00 by enrolling in the Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy!
| Individual Course | Discounted Upfront Price | Full Course Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Massage Course | $950.00 | $975.00 |
| Manicure & Pedicure | $1,220.00 | $1,320.00 |
| Waxing & Tinting | $1,200.00 | $1,320.00 |
| Certificate II in Retail Make-Up and Skin Care | $1,800.00 | $1,980.00 |
| Facial Course | $1,500.00 | $1,525.00 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | $1,100.00 | $1,210.00 |
| TOTAL: | $7,770.00 | $8,330.00 |
| Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy | less: $7,000.00 | less: $7,700.00 |
| SAVING: | $770.00 | $630.00 |
Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy:
Discounted Upfront Payment Price: $7,000.00
- Non-Refundable Course Deposit: $700.00
- Balance Due on Course Commencement Date: $6,300.00
Full Course Cost (Payment Plan): $7,700.00
- Non-Refundable Course Deposit: $700.00
- Balance paid in weekly direct debit installments (with Ezypay) over course duration: $7,000.00
Enrolment Procedure:
To enrol, you must contact us on (07) 55 938 335 and request an enrolment pack for this course. Please note, enrolment packs are only given out on request.
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- Beauty Courses
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- Facial Course
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- Waxing & Tinting
- Eyelash Extensions
- Manicure & Pedicure
- Acrylic & Gel Nails
- Spray Tanning
- Mircrodermabrasion
- Hot Stone Massage
- Indian Head Massage
- Aromatherapy
- Brazilian Waxing
- Reflexology
- Hopi Ear Candling
- Electrolysis
- Advanced Facials
- Body Electrics
- Nail Art
- Spa Treatments
- Start your own spa
- Beauty Refresher Course
- Makeup courses
- Correspondence Courses
- Diploma of Beauty Therapy
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Cosmetic Chemistry
- Nutrition
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