Advanced Diploma of Skin Therapy
A specialist advanced diploma in skin therapy covering microdermabrasion, skin needling, chemical peels, LED, and light-based treatments. Pathway to senior skin clinic roles.
About This Qualification
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. This qualification provides a pathway to work in skin or beauty therapy clinics.
Source: training.gov.au — SHB60221
Entry Requirements
Entry is open to individuals who have achieved the following units: 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 who can demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge.
Packaging Rules
15 units must be completed: 10 core units + 5 elective units. Electives must include all units from Group A (IPL) or Group B (Laser), plus up to 3 units from Group C or elsewhere in the SHB Training Package.
Core Units
Elective Units
5 elective units must be completed. Choose all units from Group A (IPL) or Group B (Laser), plus remaining units from Group C or elsewhere in the SHB Training Package.
Group A — Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
Group B — Laser
Career Outcomes
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