Advanced Diploma of Skin Therapy
This qualification covers planning and giving specialised skin treatments, such as skin needling, superficial peels, micro-dermabrasion and light emitting diode (LED) treatments. It also covers skin consultations, skin science and advice on skin care products. Skin and beauty therapists with clinic experience could have this work recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- SHB Hairdressing and Beauty Services
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who have achieved all of the following units of competency: SHBBFAS005 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations OR SHBBFAS002 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations SHBBFAS006 Provide specialised facial treatments OR SHBBFAS003 Provide specialised facial treatments SHBBINF002 Maintain infection control standards OR HLTINF005 Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments SHBBSSC001 Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy SHBBSSC002 Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy Or; who are able to demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge to each of the above units of competency.
WHO IT'S FOR
Experienced skin or beauty therapists who plan treatment programs for clients with different skin needs in skin or beauty clinics.
JOB ROLES
- Beauty therapist
- Skin therapist
Qualification structure
15 units must be completed: All units from Group A or Group B. Up to 3 units from the electives listed below, elsewhere in the SHB Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course. The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification. Note: Units marked with an *asterisk include one or more prerequisite units of competency. Please refer to each individual unit for details of prerequisites.
Core units
10 units- SHBBSKS009 (has a prerequisite)Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments
- SHBBSKT001Provide skin therapy consultations
- SHBBSKT002Provide advice on specialised skin care formulations and ingredients
- SHBBSKT003Identify and control safety risks for light-based skin treatments
- SHBBSKT008 (has a prerequisite)Design light emitting diode treatment programs
- SHBBSKT009 (has a prerequisite)Provide light emitting diode skin treatments
- SHBBSKT010 (has a prerequisite)Provide skin needling treatments
- SHBBSKT011 (has a prerequisite)Provide superficial peel treatments
- SHBBSSC003Research and apply information on skin science in a skin therapy context
- SHBXCCS006Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
Elective units
8 unitsGroup A: Intense Pulsed Light
- SHBBSKT004 (has a prerequisite)Design intense pulsed light skin treatment programs
- SHBBSKT005 (has a prerequisite)Provide intense pulsed light skin treatments
Group B: Laser
- SHBBSKT006 (has a prerequisite)Design laser skin treatment programs
- SHBBSKT007 (has a prerequisite)Provide laser skin treatments
Group C: General Electives
- BSBPEF501Manage personal and professional development
- BSBSUS511Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
- SHBBSKT012Investigate developments in cosmetic treatments for skin rejuvenation
- SHBXIND004Develop skin therapy workplace policies and procedures
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts