Get the knowledge and skills to provide a full range of advanced beauty, spa and natural therapy treatments. This course can also put you on the path to managing or owning your own 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 the full range of advanced facial and body treatments
Use aromatherapy techniques and the use of essential oils
Apply make-up for photography or remedial camouflage
- Undertake advanced beauty treatments
Manage a business
- Use natural therapies such as reflexology in beauty therapy spa treatments
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. Together, with our industry partners we are able to put you in touch with prospective employers.
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
This course is only delivered as fee for service and costs $1850 for the program.
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
Course Structure
| Plan: | S781 - CU1109 - PSC | |
| Description: | Complete 33 units: 22 core and 11 elective units | |
Available Groups
Title: GROUP 04 - ELECTIVE UNITS
Description: Learners to complete 1 of the following units.
| Number | National ID | Title |
| D4767 | SIBBFAS303A | Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up |
| D4771 | SIBBHRS502A | Perform female intimate waxing treatments |
| D4800 | SIBXFAS202A | Design and apply make-up for photography |
Title: GROUP 01 - CORE UNITS
Description: Central Institute of Technology offer the units listed below.
Please note: previously completed units may count towards this qualification. Please discuss with the teaching area to determine eligibility.
| Number | National ID | Title |
| D4751 | SIBBBOS401A | Perform body massage |
| D4752 | SIBBBOS402A | Provide body treatments |
| D4757 | SIBBCCS301A | Apply the principles of skin biology to beauty treatments |
| D4758 | SIBBCCS302A | Advise on beauty services |
| D4759 | SIBBCCS403A | Recognise body structures and systems in a beauty therapy context |
| D4760 | SIBBCCS404A | Work in a skin therapies framework |
| D4761 | SIBBCCS405A | Develop treatment plans |
| D4762 | SIBBCCS406A | Use electricity in beauty therapy treatments |
| D4763 | SIBBCCS407A | Interpret the chemical composition and physical actions of cosmetic products |
| D4764 | SIBBCCS408A | Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context |
| D4766 | SIBBFAS302A | Provide lash and brow treatments |
| D4768 | SIBBFAS404A | Provide facial treatments |
| D4769 | SIBBFAS405A | Provide advanced facial treatments |
| D4770 | SIBBHRS301A | Perform waxing treatments |
| D4777 | SIBBNLS201A | Work in a nail services framework |
| D4778 | SIBBNLS202A | Provide manicure and pedicare services |
| D4797 | SIBXCCS201A | Conduct financial transactions |
| D4798 | SIBXCCS202A | Provide service to clients |
| D4799 | SIBXFAS201A | Design and apply make-up |
| S6120 | SIRXCOM001A | Communicate in the workplace |
| S6140 | SIRXIND001A | Work effectively in a retail environment |
| S6168 | SIRXOHS001A | Apply safe working practices |
Title: GROUP 03 - ELECTIVE UNITS
Description: Learners to complete 6 additional elective units . 5 Elective listed below and 1 from Group 04.
| Number | National ID | Title |
| D1021 | BSBSUS201A | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| D4753 | SIBBBOS403A | Perform aromatherapy massage |
| D4754 | SIBBBOS504A | Apply aromatic plant oil chemistry to beauty treatments |
| D4755 | SIBBBOS505A | Blend and apply a range of aromatic plant oils for beauty treatments |
| D4756 | SIBBBOS506A | Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments |
Title: GROUP 02 - SPA TREATMENTS
Description: Learners to complete all units listed below.
| Number | National ID | Title |
| D4792 | SIBBSPA501A | Work in a spa therapies framework |
| D4793 | SIBBSPA502A | Plan spa programs |
| D4794 | SIBBSPA503A | Provide spa therapies |
| D4795 | SIBBSPA504A | Provide stone therapy massage |
| D4796 | SIBBSPA505A | Provide Indian head massage for relaxation |
Getting into this course
Entrance Requirements
In order to gain entry into this course you must demonstrate basic maths and well 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.
Visit our apply, enrol and pay guide
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