Diploma of Beauty Therapy

Next Intake: 15th March 2010

The Diploma of Beauty Therapy course offers students intensive training in the beauty, make-up & spa industry to give students the skills to work in their chosen area of these exciting and rapidly expanding industries.

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. Our students also participate in work placement during their study with us, which again offers students more valuable experience in the beauty & spa industry.

Learn Microdermabrasion and 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.

It is also possible to complete our unique 'Advanced Makeup & Styling Course (Certificate III in Styling - Fashion, Image & Media)' at the same time as the Diploma of Beauty Therapy, enabling students to learn image consulting, personal styling, fashion makeup and editorial styling for the media. Students who complete both courses at the same time, will receive a significant discount off the combined price of both courses.

During the course students will participate in a Dermalogica workshop which will give students training in using the Dermalogica products, free product samples, subscription to the International Dermal Institute (IDI) website, an IDI voucher valued at $110 and a certificate of completion for the Dermalogica college program. Students will also have the opportunity to win awards such as the Dermalogica Retail Student of the Year and International Dermal Institute Student of the Year with prizes including product vouchers and an award certificate.

As a special offer for our first year of ITEC assessments, all Diploma of Beauty Therapy students enrolled to start in March 2010 will recieve one ITEC assessment for free.

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.

Students will have the option to sit the ITEC international examiniations in beauty on completion of the course. As a special offer for our first year of ITEC assessments, all Diploma of Beauty Therapy students enrolled to start in March 2010 will recieve one ITEC assessment for free. More information on international qualifications is coming soon.

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
• Photographic Make-Up
• Remedial Camouflage Make-Up
• Waxing
• Manicure & Pedicure Treatments
• Retail Sales
• Microdermabrasion * not offered at many other colleges!
• Hot Stone Massage Therapy * not offered at many other colleges!
• Spray Tanning * not offered at many other colleges!

Qualification & Units of Competency

Student's who successfully complete all of the units listed below will receive the nationally accredited WRB50105: Diploma of Beauty Therapy qualification.

UNIT CODE	UNIT NAME
WRBBS201B	Provide manicure and pedicure services
WRBCS407A	Develop a treatment plan for beauty therapy treatments
WRBBS407B	Provide body treatments
WRBCS201B	Conduct Financial transactions
WRBCS203B	Provide service to clients
WRBCS204A	Apply knowledge of nail science to nail services
WRBCS306B	Advise on beauty services
WRBCS305A	Apply knowledge of skin biology to beauty treatments
WRBCS408A	Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to beauty therapy treatments
WRBCS409A	Apply knowledge of skin science to beauty therapy treatments
WRBCS410A	Apply knowledge of electricity to beauty therapy treatments
WRBCS411A	Apply knowledge of nutrition to beauty therapy treatments
WRBCS412A	Apply knowledge of cosmetic chemistry to beauty therapy treatments
WRBCS513B	Investigate new products and services
WRBFS202B	Design and apply make-up
WRBFS305B	Provide lash and brow treatments
WRBFS406B	Provide facial treatments
WRBFS407B	Provide advanced facial treatment
WRBSS302B	Provide temporary epilation and bleaching treatments
WRRCS1B	Communicate in the workplace
WRRER1B	Work effectively in a retail environment
WRRLP1B	Apply safe working practices
WRRS1B	Sell products and services
WRBBS408B	Provide aesthetic aromatic massage
WRBBS509A	Plan the spa programme
WRBBS510A	Provide the spa programme
WRBBS511A	Apply aromatic plant oil chemistry to beauty therapy treatments
WRBBS512A	Blend a range of aromatic plant oils for beauty treatments
HLTREM6A	Provide the massage treatment
WRBFS203B	Design and apply make-up for photography

Products Used

Students will use the following products during the course.

Term Dates

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Course Application

It is advised that applicants have successfully completed a minimum of Year 10 Maths and English.

To apply students should follow the steps listed below:

1. Arrange an interview time by calling us on (07) 55 938 335.
2. Attend a student interview and complete the short interview test. (For applicants outside the South East Queensland region who cannot attend an interview, please phone us to be sent an application test).
3. Successful applicants will receive an acceptance letter along with enrolment form and student handbook in the mail.
4. To enrol – return signed enrolment form with course deposit.

Course Fees - Domestic Students

International Students Please Click Here

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

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 is liable to the college for the course fees in full.

To secure a position in the course, students must pay a minimum course deposit of 10% of the discounted upfront course cost.

Diploma of Beauty Therapy

DISCOUNTED UPFRONT PAYMENT: $9990 (Domestic Students Only)

• $999 non-refundable deposit required to enrol.
• $8991 balance due on course commencement.

PAYMENT PLAN: $10989 (Domestic Students Only)

• $999 non-refundable deposit required to enrol.
• $9990 balance paid in weekly installments, direct debited from your selected bank account over the duration of your study.

Click here for information on combined enrolment with the Certificate III in Styling.

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.

The National Bank offers a ‘Tertiary Student Package Deferred Repayment Loan’ allowing students to borrow up to $10 000 for first year study with no fees. For more information visit the NAB website.