Duration
2 Years½ Day/Week
Location
Geelong CityWerribee
Placement
RecommendedScored
No
Entry requirements
- Attending a secondary school
- Literacy and numeracy level equivalent to the successful completion of Year 9
- Review the personal learning requirements essential to this course and discuss with your school VET Coordinator before you apply.
You will learn
- How to prepare clients for services
- How to apply tanning products
- Provide manicure and pedicure services
- Make-up design and application
- Lash and brow services
Course outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program you will receive:
- Recognition of up to two VCE VET units at Units 1 and 2 level, and a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence
- ATAR contribution: if you receive a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence you may be eligible for an increment towards your ATAR
- A Statement of Attainment for the partial completion of Certificate III in Beauty Services
Dress code and course materials
Assessment is based on
- Hands-on work
- Online assignments and quizzes
- Live model practice and assessments undertaken in The Studio Salon (you are expected to experience all treatments and to provide your own models for assessment)
Further study options
**offered as an Apprenticeship only
= Guaranteed Gordon pathway course
Applications & attendance
How to apply
You must first speak to your school about VETDSS before proceeding with the below application.
- Watch our how to apply video.
- Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.
If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.
| Intake | Applications | Attendance | Classes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 VET Full Year Geelong City Campus |
Open: 6 Aug 2024 Close: 12 Mar 2025 |
Class Day | Part Time Intake Only for Gordon VCE Student | Apply |
| 2025 VET Full Year Geelong City Campus |
Open: 6 Aug 2024 Close: 12 Mar 2025 |
Class Day | Part Time Delivered Geelong City Campus | Apply |
| 2025 VET Full Year Werribee |
Open: 6 Aug 2024 Close: 12 Mar 2025 |
Class Day | Part Time Delivered The Grange P-12 College | Apply |
Unfortunately we cannot always guarantee you will secure a place in your selected course. We recommend you apply early.
Units
| Year 1 Core Units | Code | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | SHBXWHS003 | 40 |
| Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | SHBXIND003 | 45 |
| Design and apply make-up | SHBBMUP009 | 45 |
| Provide lash and brow services | SHBBFAS004 | 30 |
| Sell to the retail customer | SIRXSLS001 | 20 |
| Year 1 Elective Units | Code | Hours |
| Design and apply make-up for photography | SHBBMUP010 | 30 |
| Year 2 Core Units | Code | Hours |
| Apply cosmetic tanning products | SHBBBOS007 | 20 |
| Conduct salon financial transactions | SHBXCCS007 | 25 |
| Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms | SIRXOSM002 | 50 |
| Provide manicure and pedicare services | SHBBNLS007 | 60 |
| Provide salon services to clients | SHBXCCS008 | 30 |
| Use electric file equipment for nail services | SHBBNLS011 | 30 |
Please note that the electives listed are those delivered by the Gordon but you may not be required to complete all of these to successfully complete this qualification. In order to clarify what is required to complete this qualification, please check https://training.gov.au/Home/Tga