ACCREDITED dual qualification AVAILABLE
DERMAL THERAPY/SALON MANAGEMENT

This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as skin or beauty therapists who design and provide specialised skin treatments for clients with various skin treatment needs.

They are skilled individuals who synthesise specialised knowledge and experience to consult, design and manage sequential treatment programs. They possess highly developed communication skills and specialised technical skills. Practitioners operate within a defined scope of practice and use initiative and judgement to refuse or refer treatments as required.

Job Roles:

  • Skin Therapist
  • Skin Clinician
  • Dermal Therapist

STUDY PROGRAM

 

Course Name and Code

SHB60221 Advanced Diploma of Skin Therapy (Dermal)

SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management

 

Next Intake

Term 1 February 2026

 

Location

Berwick Dermal Campus

 

Practical Placement:

50 hours are completed in the Student Salon during the duration of your studies. Students are provided with all the information at Orientation Day, Induction Day and in the Placement Manual.

 

Class Schedules:

Day Options: 9:30am-2:30pm
12 months
Full Time: 2 days on campus on a Monday and Tuesday and every third Wednesday with alternating Wednesdays delivered online via a Zoom Online Session. (2 zoom sessions in between each on campus class. Plus salon sessions and clinic days.

 

Evening Options: 6pm-9:30pm
18 months
Full Time: 2 evenings on campus on a Monday and Tuesday and required to attend a Zoom Online Session every third Wednesday
Plus salon sessions and clinic days.

 

Dermal Kit: Included in Fees

Induction Kit: Included in Fees

Material and Online resources: Included in Fees

Excursions and Incursions: Included in Fees

Product Knowledge and Certification: Included in fees

 

Interest Free Payment Plan Option Available

 

Full Time and Part Time:

$85 per week on an Interest Free Payment Plan 

Units Delivered:

 

Advanced Diploma of Skin Therapy

Core Units:

SHBBSKT011  Provide superficial peel treatments

SHBBSKT008 Design light emitting diode skin treatment programs

SHBBSKT009 Provide light emitting diode skin treatments

SHBBSSC003 Research and apply information on skin science therapy context

SHBBSKT002 Provide skin therapy consultations

SHBBSKT002 Provide advice on specialised skin care formulations and ingredients

SHBXCCS006 Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context

SHBBSKS009 Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments   

SHBBSKT003 Identify and control safety risks for light-based skin treatments

SHBBSKT010 Provide skin needling treatments  

Diploma of Salon Management

Core Units:

BSBHRM404 Review human resources

BSBHRM506 Manage recruitment selection and induction processes

BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures

SHBXPXM001 Lead teams in a personal services environment

SHBXPSM002 Manage treatment services and sales delivery

SHBXPSM003 Promote a personal services business

SHBXWHS004 Provide a safe work environement

 

Advanced Diploma of Skin Therapy

Elective Units (Compulsory)

SHBBHRS008 Design intense pulsed light hair reduction treatment programs

SHBBHRS009 Provide intense pulsed light hair reduction treatments

SHBBSKT005 Provide intense pulsed light skin treatments

SHBBSKT004 Design intense pulsed light skin treatment programs

SHBBSKT012 Investigate developments in cosmetic treatments for skin rejuvenation   

Diploma of Salon Management

Elective Units (Compulsory)

BSBSM403 Market the small business

BSBESB401 Research and develop treatment plans

BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development


Additional Unit Workshops

DTHAT0019 Laser Tattoo Removal

DTFCAV0019 Fat Cavitation

DTRADH0019 Radio Frequency Skin Tightening

DTDERPL0019 Dermaplaning

DTCARF0019 Laser Carbon Facials

This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as skin or beauty therapists who design and provide specialised skin treatments for clients with various skin treatment needs.

They are skilled individuals who synthesise specialised knowledge and experience to consult, design and manage sequential treatment programs. They possess highly developed communication skills and specialised technical skills. Practitioners operate within a defined scope of practice and use initiative and judgement to refuse or refer treatments as required.

 

Job Roles:

  • Skin Therapist
  • Skin Clinician
  • Dermal Therapist

This course is delivered in a structured learning environment. This program is offered in a structured learning environment and includes an on campus timetable with a blend of online theory component. 



Pre Requisites to the Dual Qualification:

  • SHBBFAS005 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations
  • SHBBFAS006 Provide specialised facial treatments 
  • SHBBINF002 Maintain infection control standards 
  • SHBBSSC001 Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy,
  • SHBBSSC002 Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy

OR

  • Completed the Accredited Face Pack (Pre Requisite to Advanced Diploma of Skin Therapy) through Casey College of Beauty Therapy
  • The prospective student is able to demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge to each of the above units of competency.
  • The prospective student holds an AQF qualification SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy
 

 

For all information on the Dual Qualification, please refer to the Casey College of Beauty Therapy website using the ‘Dual Qualification’ button below.