Health, Education and Community Services

About the course

This course will train you in the application of advanced facial and body treatments and providing advice on skin care and developing treatment plans. You will further develop your skills as a Beauty Therapist and meet and exceed your clients needs and expectations.

Subjects include applying make-up, covering skin conditions, providing body treatments, making the work place safe and aromatherapy massage.

Central's beauty therapy courses will teach you how to accentuate the natural features of your client and make them feel good about themselves, both inside and out. By studying at Central you'll be exposing yourself to experienced beauty therapy lecturers and new, state of the art facilities which includes a real beauty salon.

If you study as a full time, college based student, you will be automatically enrolled in additional programs or electives that are essential to industry. In your first semester you will study nail enhancements and intimate area waxing for women at an additional cost of $350 and in your second semester, microdermabrasion and spray tanning at an additional cost of $225. These are non-concessional fees and will be included in your payment plan.

Please note, students studying full time study a set group of electives that is predetermined after consultation with industry.

View our brochure to see the career pathways for our beauty therapy courses.

Where this course can lead you

Job prospects in this industry are generally positive with a high number of salons and day spas spread throughout metropolitan areas. Central will give you the beauty therapy skills to get ahead of the rest and become an beauty therapy employee or start your own business.

Your Certificate IV in Beauty Services prepares you for roles such as:

• Beauty Therapist

• Retail Cosmetic Manager

Your Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy opens the door for further qualifications at Central such as the Diploma of Beauty Therapy. Further career opportunities could include managing a salon.

Skills you will gain from this course

Central's beauty therapy qualifications provide you with skills that are relevant to current industry trends and practices.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Apply advanced facial and body treatments

• Prescribe skin care treatments and develop treatment plans

• Apply safe working practices

• Waxing and tinting services

• Make-up application and principles

• Manicure and pedicure treatments

Your Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy gives you the skills to ensure you'll have an exciting and diverse career in beauty therapy or for further study at Central. The Diploma of Beauty Therapy will increase your skills with a focus on natural therapies and business skills

Connected with industry

Central has it's own beauty clinic managed and operated by our own students under the guidance of qualified staff. It is open to students, staff and the public and provides excellent work experience opportunities for beauty therapy students.

Central's focus on industry relevancy means practical course content geared towards getting you a career. It also means you have an opportunity to network with real professionals who could increase your chances of employment during or after study.

We ensure beauty therapy professionals are our lecturers. So you’ll be gaining the best experience possible from the people who have done exactly what you want to do.

Fee information

Domestic students:
The costs for this course for a semester are: $626 or $313 (concession). On top of this there is also a resource cost of $2300. The resource fee is an estimate because the amount depends on which units you choose. You will be given the exact amount at enrolment. Find out more about how the costs are determined.

An estimate of the total cost of the course is $5720 (non conc) over the one year the course takes to complete.

In your first semester you will study nail enhancements and intimate area waxing for women at an additional cost of $350 and in your second semester, microdermabrasion and spray tanning at an additional cost of $225. These are non-concessional fees and will be included in your payment plan.

Paying your fees

You will be  expected to pay your course fees in full at the time of enrolment.

Fees can be paid at our student services offices at any of Central’s campuses. You can also pay by credit card over the phone, however, if you wish to pay by instalments, you will need to make your first payment in person and sign the payment plan terms and conditions.

Assistance may be available for those students experiencing financial hardship.

Find out more details about payment options

International students:
The cost for international students is 10500 plus $500 resource fee, duration 1 year. You will need to pay for your course fees when you accept your offer and meet all the conditions.

Course Structure

Available Groups

Title: GROUP 02 - ELECTIVE UNITS

Description: Learners to complete 8 elective units. For institutional delivery - the college has selected the electives based on industry needs in order to give students the best job opportunities. For Traineeships - elective units are to be negotiated between Central Institute of Technology, employer and employee.

Title: GROUP 01 - CORE UNITS

Description: Complete 17 core units

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

An apprenticeship or traineeship is a structured employment based training program that allows you to have a job and be paid while you learn. In most instances practical experience at work is combined with complementary off-the-job training provided by Central Institute of Technology. 

Apprenticeships lead to trade certification and nationally recognised qualifications.

Traineeships focus on entry level training in non-trade areas and lead to nationally-recognised qualifications. Some school based traineeships are available to year 11 and 12 students who combine part time work with secondary studies via an approved training schedule. Apprenticeships and Traineeships are not available as an option for  International students.

Please Note: The process for actually getting into an apprenticeship/traineeship (which involves finding an employer) is very different to the application process for normal study.  

Information for international students

Central is one of Australia's largest VET colleges, and trains around 1700 students from more than 85 countries each year. In 2010, we were the inaugural winner of Western Australia's International Training Provider of the Year award and were again given this award in 2011.

Our campuses are conveniently located near the centre of Perth's CBD, making them easy to access via public transport. Central boasts excellent, state of the art facilities and resources and a friendly, safe and secure learning environment.

As a graduate, you are ensured direct pathways to further qualifications at Western Australian universities, or alternatively, the job ready skills you need to succeed in your career straight away.

We offer a dedicated International Centre which is focused on servicing International students, helping you with your personal and academic needs. Staff offer friendly, specialised support and guidance from your initial contact through to your graduation, to ensure that your experience at Central is enjoyable and rewarding.

Visit our international pages to find out more about studying at Central and life in Perth.

Find out from international students about their experiences studying at Central.

Find out about applying to study at Central as an International student.

Courses available to international students at Central are delivered in partnership with Education and Training International RTO Provider No: 52395 CRICOS Provider Code: 00020G

Getting into this course

Entrance Requirements

In order to gain entry into this course you must demonstrate basic maths and developed communication skills.

This conversion table explains the grades you need to have obtained at a high school level to meet this entry level requirement.

The Application Process

The process for applying for a course at Central depends on whether you are a local or international student and the way that you will be studying: full time, part time, as an apprentice or trainee.

Our future students area of the website includes a handy guide to help you through the process depending on what type of student you are, and how you are planning on studying.

Find out more information about the process to apply, enrol and pay.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Do you have existing skills? Whether obtained through paid or voluntary work, training or other experiences, you may be able to fast track your study by applying for recognition of prior learning, often referred to as RPL.

Find out more here