Diploma of Beauty Therapy (SIB50110)
Gain an Internationally and Nationally Recognised Qualification in Beauty Therapy!
- Next Start Date: Monday the 9th of July 2012: 9:00AM - 3:30PM GOLD COAST
The Diploma of Beauty Therapy course offers students intensive training in the beauty & spa industry to give students the skills to work in their chosen area of these exciting and rapidly expanding industries.
The Beauty Therapy Training Package has recently undergone an upgrade and AIBT will be delivering the new version of the Diploma of Beauty Therapy from February 2011. AIBT has packaged the new Diploma qualification with the focus on more holistic therapies and spa treatments that are in high demand in the industry. This means that the course will be covering the most up-to-date industry practices that will prepare students to work in resort spas.
AIBT is ITEC approved, this means that our Diploma of Beauty Therapy course has been developed to the international qualification standards of ITEC and will prepare students to be able to sit the ITEC exams. Students have the option of sitting the ITEC exams to gain international qualifications in beauty therapy, which mean that you will be able to work internationally and on cruise ships! For more information on ITEC visit http://www.itecworld.co.uk
During the course students will have the opportunity to work with customers in the beauty and spa environment, performing treatments under supervision and guidance from the trainers. Spa treatments are the latest trend in the beauty industry and is a rapidly expanding market, by training students in the latest spa treatments available AIBT is opening the door for a wide range of employment opportunities for it's students.
Learn Microdermabrasion, Indian Head Massage, Hot Stone Massage and Spray Tanning as part of the course at no additional cost!
What makes AIBT's Diploma of Beauty Therapy unique is that student's will learn Microdermabrasion and Hot Stone Massage and Spray Tanning as part of the course at no extra cost! These treatments are in high demand in the industry and will give student's that extra edge that helps when applying for jobs in the industry.
AIBT courses are taught by trainers who have vast experience within the beauty and spa industry. This gives our students the ability to gain valuable insights from trainers with real industry experience and benefit from their experiences, knowledge and industry contacts.
Beauty Career Opportunities
On successful completion of the course students will have the opportunity to work in positions in the beauty industry including:
- Beauty Therapist
- Spa Manager/Owner
- Massage Therapist
- Aromatherapist
- Product Trainer
- Consultant/Representative for Cosmetic Companies
- Nail Technician
- Make-up Artist
- Working on cruise ships
Topic Areas Covered
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Spa Treatments
- Facial treatments
- Spa Management
- Electrical body treatments
- Body Massage
- Make-Up
- Waxing
- Manicure & Pedicure Treatments
- Retail Sales
- Reflexology
- Microdermabrasion * not included by many other colleges!
- Indian Head Massage * not included by many other colleges!
- Hot Stone Massage Therapy * not included by many other colleges!
- Spray Tanning * not included by many other colleges!
Qualification & Units of Competency

Student's who successfully complete all of the units listed below will receive the nationally recognised SIB50110: Diploma of Beauty Therapy qualification. This is the latest qualification in Beauty Therapy and includes new exciting units in spa treatments such as stone therapy massage, Indian head massage and more.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME |
|---|---|
| SIBBBOS401A | Perform body massage |
| SIBBBOS402A | Provide body treatments |
| SIBBCCS301A | Apply the principles of skin biology to beauty treatments |
| SIBBCCS302A | Advise on beauty services |
| SIBBCCS403A | Recognise body structures and systems in a beauty therapy context |
| SIBBCCS404A | Work in a skin therapies framework |
| SIBBCCS405A | Develop treatments plans |
| SIBBCCS406A | Use electricity in beauty therapy treatments |
| SIBBCCS407A | Interpret the chemical composition and physical actions of cosmetic products |
| SIBBCCS408A | Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context |
| SIBBFAS302A | Provide lash and brow treatments |
| SIBBFAS404A | Provide facial treatments |
| SIBBFAS405A | Provide advanced facial treatments |
| SIBBHRS301A | Perform waxing treatments |
| SIBBNLS201A | Work in a nail services framework |
| SIBBNLS202A | Provide manicure and pedicare services |
| SIBXCCS201A | Conduct financial transactions |
| SIBXCCS202A | Provide service to clients |
| SIRXCOM001A | Communicate in the workplace |
| SIBXFAS201A | Design and apply make-up |
| SIRXIND001A | Work effectively in a retail environment |
| SIRXOHS001A | Apply safe working practices |
| SIBBSPA501A | Work in a spa therapies framework |
| SIBBSPA502A | Plan spa programs |
| SIBBSPA503A | Provide spa therapies |
| SIBBSPA504A | Provide stone therapy massage |
| SIBBSPA505A | Provide Indian head massage for relaxation |
| SIBBBOS403A | Perform aromatherapy massage |
| SIBBBOS504A | Apply aromatic plant oil chemistry to beauty treatments |
| SIBBBOS505A | Blend and apply a range of aromatic plant oils for beauty treatments |
| SIBBBOS506A | Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments |
| SIBXRES501A | Investigate new products and services |
| SIBBSKS506A | Apply micro-dermabrasion to improve skin appearance |
| SIBBSKS302A | Apply cosmetic tanning products |
Term Dates
The course runs over 40 weeks plus holiday breaks for 4 days per week from 9am - 3.30pm with a half hour lunch break. The term dates below include the ITEC examiniations which are optional. Student's who choose not to complete the ITEC examinations will not need to attend on the ITEC examination days.
Click on the arrows below to go forward or backward through each intake's term dates. Please note that term dates are subject to change, please contact us to confirm future dates if required.
Course Fees - Domestic Students Only:
Course fees cover:
- Tuition
- Workbooks
- Makeup Kit
- Manicure Kit
- School T-Shirt
- Use of the school's linen
- Use of the school's skin care and makeup products for in class use
- Use of the school's equipment
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).
Diploma of Beauty Therapy:
Discounted Upfront Payment Price: $9,990.00
- Non-Refundable Course Deposit: $999.00
- Balance Due on Course Commencement Date: $8,991.00
Full Course Cost (Payment Plan): $10,989.00
- Non-Refundable Course Deposit: $999.00
- Balance paid in weekly direct debit installments (with Ezypay) over course duration: $9,990.00
Additional Costs/Required Equipment:
- Student ID Card: $25
- Printing & photocoping by student.
- Basic stationary - e.g. display folder's, pens, pencil & rubber, highlighters.
- 1 packet of colouring pencils.
- Cressy's Beauty Therapy Fact File textbook is of benefit to students.
- Students will be required to pay for their graduation dinner for themselves and any guests. Students will be advised on the price in advance - allow $80 per person.
Financial Assistance
Eligible students may be able to apply to Centrelink for either Youth Allowance (for full-time students aged 16 to 24) or Austudy (for full-time students aged 25 years or over). For more information visit the Centrelink website.
Applications
Domestic Students Only
Application and Enrolment Process:
- Attend an interview at the college and complete an interview test - phone (07) 55 938 335 to arrange your interview. (If you live outside the South East Qld Region and are unable to attend an interview, contact us to have the application forms posted to you).
- Fill out and return the Application Form (this can be completed at the interview).
- Student's will recieve their acceptance/non-acceptance letter and enrolment pack in the mail - including enrolment form, payment plan forms and the student handbook.
- After reading the student handbook and enrolment forms, student's who wish to enrol must submit the enrolment form with the course deposit to secure their position in the course.
Register Your Interest in This Course
Next Course Start Dates
- Next Start Date: Monday the 9th of July 2012: 9:00AM - 3:30PM GOLD COAST
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- Cert IV in Beauty Therapy
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- Facial Course
- Massage Course
- 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
- More Coming Soon!

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