SHB30121 – Certificate III in Beauty Services (Partial Completion*)
| Duration: Two Years | Training Location: North Geelong Secondary College and The Gordon (City Campus) | VCE Contribution: Non-scored |
The VCE VET Program in Certificate III in Beauty Services provides skills and knowledge to work as a beautician, providing a range of beauty services including nail, lash and brow, and basic make-up services. Develop a range of technical and customer service skills where discretion and judgement is required, including client consultation on beauty products and services.
Recognition within the VCE and VCE VM
This course contributes towards VCE and VCE VM.
Students who receive a Units 3 and 4 sequence for Certificate III in Beauty Services will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10% of the lowest study score of the primary four studies).
Program Content
The Certificate III in Beauty Services consists of 13 units of competency (UOCs) undertaken over two years
UOCs may include:
- Apply cosmetic tanning products
- Design and apply make-up
- Provide manicure and pedicure services
- Research and apply beauty industry information
- Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
- Design and apply make-up for photography
- Provide lash and brow services
- Comply with organisational requirements within a personal
services environment - Advise on beauty products and services
- Provide salon services to clients
- Apply eyelash extensions
- Develop web presence using social media
- Maintain personal health and well-being
Additional Information
* Partial Completion – The full certificate cannot be delivered in the time allocated for VET subjects, this decision is made with the approval of the VCAA and will not have any impact on the program credit to the 1&2 and 3&4 sequence – Training providers will offer bridging courses for those students who would like to complete the qualification post school.
Entry Requirements: Students wishing to study a VET course will need to complete the relevant application form (in addition to completing subject selections). To be considered for a VET course, students are expected to have sound skills in the areas of learning, reading, writing, oral communication and literacy. Students also need to demonstrate a mature approach and commitment to their studies and learning.
Fees: Indicative fees for Certificate III in Beauty Services are $800.00 (per year of study) *VET fees are subject to change.
Personal Protective Equipment, resources and tools: This program requires the purchase of additional items which remain the property of the student. These items are used over the duration of the course and will be beneficial to students proceeding to further study in the industry/an apprenticeship. The equipment list will be provided to students allocated a position prior to commencement.
Class Delivery: Classes may be delivered outside of standard School hours.
| Delivery at The Gordon (City Campus) | Delivery at North Geelong Secondary College | |
| Year One Delivery | Wednesday PM (1:30pm – 5:30pm) Where there is a strong demand / a high volume of applications, The Gordon may also offer Wednesday AM (9:00am – 1:00pm)*If students are unable to accommodate a specific session time (e.g. your bus does not arrive in time for an AM session, you are unable to arrange travel directly to SJC or The Gordon or you have external commitments), please notify the VET Coordinator. *times may be subject to change. | Wednesday PM (1:30pm – 5:30pm) *times may be subject to change. |
| Year Two Delivery | Monday PM (1:30pm – 5:30pm)*times may be subject to change. | Monday PM (1:30pm – 5:30pm)*times may be subject to change. |
| Transport | PM – Transport provided to VET (departing SJC at approximately 12:40pm). Students to make own travel arrangements home at end of session. | PM – Transport provided to VET (departing SJC at approximately 12:40pm). Students to make own travel arrangements home at end of session. |
* VET Courses are subject to minimum and maximum student applications and therefore places and course commencement cannot be guaranteed. Where minimum class numbers are not attained and a course does not commence, students may be able to apply at an alternate training provider offering the course. Training Providers may prioritise positions based on applicant year level.
Students are encouraged to consider and prepare alternate subject or VET preferences.