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Are you interested in the science behind beauty?
The beauty industry is rapidly evolving to accommodate latest technologies - and a large part of this is laser skin and hair removal. This area of work requires therapists to have specialised dermal qualifications. South Metropolitan TAFE is proud to be the first TAFE in Western Australia to offer this certification, the Dermal Science of Beauty Diploma. This diploma opens graduates to a range of employment opportunities, as well as advanced dermal science qualifications.
You will be trained by industry specialists in the latest dermal cosmeceutical skin care. This course has STEM skills with a focus on technology and science in addition to the creativity of beauty care.
Gain these skills
- microdermabrasion
- specialised skin peels
- intense pulsed light (IPL) and laser hair-reduction treatments
- IPL and laser safety protocols
- facials and specialised facials
- make-up
- body massage
- waxing
- lash and brow treatments
- aromatherapy
- spray tanning
- lash extensions
- skills in retail and sales operations
- reflexology
- Indian head massage
- hot stone massage
On completion of this course you will gain the Laser Safety Officers Certificate required to perform IPL and laser treatments in a salon or clinic.
Work in specialist, open to the public clinics on campus
You will have the opportunity to apply your skills in our Hair, Beauty & Massage Student Clinics.
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Entrance Requirements
Job opportunities
Study pathway
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
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| Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent | Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades) | Certificate III |
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
SM TAFE actively promotes the employment availability of course graduates to key industry partners and organisations. We also seek expressions of interest from organisations for the placement of our students into work experience. We endeavour to assist students into a career pathway, but please be aware that neither employment nor work experience placement is guaranteed by us.
To access free career planning and job search assistance, visit the Jobs and Skills Centres page.
Diploma of Beauty Therapy - This course Students wishing to advance their IPL skills can continue study in the Vocational Graduate Certificate in Intense Pulse Light and Laser Hair Reduction (currently under redevelopment and will be available at SM TAFE in 2020).
Delivery location, important dates and study options
Semester 1
Mandurah Campus - Full Time-ClassroomOverview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 1 year |
| When | Semester 1 |
| Where | Mandurah Campus |
| How |
Full Time |
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 12 months |
| When | Semester 1 |
| Where | Murdoch Campus |
| How |
Full Time |
Semester 2
Mandurah Campus - Full Time-ClassroomOverview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 2 semesters |
| When | Semester 2 |
| Where | Mandurah Campus |
| How |
Full Time |
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 2 semesters |
| When | Semester 2 |
| Where | Murdoch Campus |
| How |
Full Time |