SHB60221
ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SKIN THERAPY

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

SHB60221 ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SKIN THERAPY

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STUDY PROGRAM- Blended On Campus/Online

 

Pre Requisite:

Listed below

 

Location:

Berwick Dermal Campus

 

Starting Date:

Tuesday 22nd April 2025

 

Class Schedules:

Day Classes- 9:30am-2:30pm

Full Time: 3 days on campus per week Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Duration:12 Months

Part Time: 2 days on campus per week Monday and Tuesday

Duration: 18 Months

 

Evening Classes- 6pm-9:30pm

Part Time: 2 nights on campus per week  and 1 self paced online session

18 Months

 

Dermal Kit: Included in Fees

Excursions: Included in Fees

Product Knowledge and Certification: Included in fees

 

Deposit: $500.00

Paid in two instalments of $250.00 over a month or $500.00 up front to secure place in an intake

 

Interest Free Payment Plans Available

Part Time Students Payment Plan: $150.00 per week

Full Time Students Payment Plan: $200.00 per week

 

Term 2 April Applicants- Advised to make an early application due to small class sizes.

 

Blended Delivery- Online/On Campus

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. 

 

This Dermal Program includes the knowledge and skills needed to design and safely apply non- ionising radiation treatments in addition to learning how to apply pulsed light and laser technology. Students will also learn the skills and knowledge needed to provide consultation, design and manage treatment programs.

 

Pre Requisites:

  • 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 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
 

Pathways

This program will provide a pathway to work in or manage and operate a skin clinic, laser clinic, dermal clinic or beauty salon.

 

Starting Date:

Term 2- April 22nd 2025 Intake- enrolments now open.

Units Delivered:

 

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  

 

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