Diploma of Beauty and Spa Practice

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of at least 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5, 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6 or above, or equivalent

OR

Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent Senior Secondary qualification, or Baccalaureate Diploma

Academic IELTS 5.5 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.

OR alternative entry requirement may be available. Alternative entry may include assessment and approval of prior study, or successful completion of a readiness assessment.

Course Details

The Diploma of Beauty and Spa Practice delivers the foundational knowledge and skills you need to apply a range of beauty therapy treatments and techniques. Graduate with the expertise to use the most up-to-date technologies and innovations in your professional practice to help clients look and feel their best.

This course gives you a thorough understanding of beauty and spa technologies, treatments and practices and lets you gain hands-on experience in our student-run clinic, The Practice Wellbeing Centre, under the supervision of practising aestheticians. A collaborative learning environment encourages engagement, allowing you to confidently begin working in the beauty industry as soon as you finish your beauty therapy diploma.

Learning outcomes and Work-Integrated Learning

Understand the scientific concepts that underpin beauty and spa treatments.

Develop the judgement to prescribe treatments based on clients needs and expectations.

Learn how to safely apply beauty and spa-related technology, ensuring comfortable and effective treatments.

Strengthen professional communication skills to increase both customer confidence and sales.

This course has a requirement of 65 hours of work-integrated learning.

Career opportunities

Upon completing the Diploma of Beauty and Spa Practice, you are equipped to begin providing beauty treatments across a range of settings such as day spas and, beauty clinics or continue your studies at bachelor's level.

Potential career paths

Beauty Therapist

Salon Manager

Industry Trainer