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HB40115 Cert IV in Beauty Therapy

Supersedes and is equivalent to SIB40110 - Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy

Number of units required to complete this qualification has reduced from 25 units to 19. The number of core units has reduced from 17 to 13 and elective units from 8 to 6. This change better reflects the skill requirements of the job profile.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work as beauty therapists to provide a range of beauty therapy treatments and services, including lash and brow treatments, nail services, make-up, massage and waxing. They communicate with clients to recommend treatments and services and sell retail skin care and cosmetic products. These individuals undertake work independently, with limited guidance from others, to perform routine and non-routine activities and solve non-routine problems. They apply and adapt technical skills and knowledge, and use judgment in the provision of beauty treatments and services. These individuals are responsible for their own outputs and provide limited guidance to others. Work is typically conducted in beauty salons and spas. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Entry Requirements

Total number of units = 19

13 core units 6 elective units, consisting of: 3 units from the list below 3 units from the list below, elsewhere in 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.

SHBBBOS001

Apply cosmetic tanning products

SHBBBOS002

Provide body massages

SHBBBOS003

Provide body treatments

SHBBFAS001

Provide lash and brow services

SHBBFAS002

Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations

SHBBHRS001

Provide waxing services

SHBBMUP002

Design and apply make-up

SHBBNLS001

Provide manicure and pedicare services

SHBBRES001

Research and apply beauty industry information

SHBXCCS001

Conduct salon financial transactions

SHBXCCS002

Provide salon services to clients

SHBXIND001

Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment

SHBXWHS001

Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices

Elective units

SHBBBOS004

Provide aromatherapy massages

SHBBFAS003

Provide specialised facial treatments

SHBBMUP001

Apply eyelash extensions

SHBBMUP003

Design and apply make-up for photography

SHBBMUP004

Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up

SHBBNLS002

Apply gel nail enhancements

SHBBNLS003

Apply acrylic nail enhancements

SHBBNLS004

Apply nail art

SHBBNLS005

Use electric file equipment for nail services

SHBBNLS006

Apply advanced nail art