2016
C O U R S E
G U I D E
DIPLOMA OF BEAUTY THERAPY
COLLEGE OF SKIN AND BEAUTY THERAPY
W H Y E L L A B AC H É
C O L L EG E ?
Since 1963 the Ella Baché College has
been nurturing the careers of thousands of
Beauty Therapists. We enjoy an unrivalled
reputation in educational excellence and
post graduate employment for our beauty
therapy graduates.
We are the only college in Australia that
can offer students the benefit of training,
integrated with a leading skincare brand
and a commercial business, with access
to a network of over 150 Ella Baché Salons
and selected Ella Baché David Jones
Counters nationally that can offer work
experience and jobs. In fact, over 70% of
students start their careers within the Ella
Baché network.
We proactively work with industry partners,
salons and other beauty therapy employers
to ensure that Ella Baché beauty therapy
education is at the forefront of the latest
trends and technology.
Our highly qualified and experienced
educators are dedicated to sharing their
passion for skincare and ensuring that our
students are inspired to be the best they
can be.
Ella Baché College is nationally accredited
as a Registered Training Organisation. We
are also affiliated with ITEC (International
Therapy Examination Council) which allows
our students to gain an internationally
recognised qualification in addition to their
Ella Baché College qualification.
A qualification from the Ella Baché College
offers a huge range of career choices in
the skincare and beauty related industries.
You can work in beauty salons; day spas,
wellness centres, destination resorts
and retreats, or travel the world working
on cruise ships; or for major skincare &
cosmetic brands. Graduates may work
in many roles such as training, sales or
marketing, or as a beauty journalist for
the growing number of publications and
online media, and many graduates go on
to manage and own their own successful
beauty salons. Your career in beauty
therapy is your ticket to international travel
and adventures.
S H B 5 0110 D I P LO M A O F B E A U T Y T H E R A P Y
ON-CAMPUS
Since 1963 the Ella Baché College of
Skin and Beauty Therapy has enjoyed
an unrivalled reputation in educational
excellence and post graduate employment
for our Beauty Therapists. We are the only
Beauty Therapy College in Australia with
a network of over 150 Ella Baché Salons
and selected Ella Baché counters in David
Jones that can provide work experience
and job placement.
We offer the Diploma of Beauty Therapy
as a full-time course for both national and
international students.
The Diploma of Beauty Therapy is a
comprehensive and highly acknowledged
qualification within the industry and will
provide you with the skills, knowledge and
experience to be a great beauty therapist and
industry leader.
CAREER PATHWAYS
With the Diploma of Beauty Therapy you
will have a broad range of career options
and opportunities within the industry from
salon management to working in beauty
salons, day spas, health retreats, hotels,
resorts and cruise liners. Careers in sales,
marketing and training roles are also areas
to consider and many graduates will go on
to open their own businesses.
ACADEMIC PATHWAYS
The Ella Baché College has an academic
pathway agreement with Victoria University.
Diploma graduates from the Ella Baché
College may be eligible to gain entry and
full credit recognition towards a Bachelor
of Health Science (Dermal Therapies) with
Victoria University. This will take 1 year off
these studies.
DELIVERY MODE
At the Ella Baché College of Skin and Beauty
Therapy, learning involves both theoretical
and practical experiences. As well as
theory classes and activities, students gain
practical skills in the well-equipped salons
using commercial equipment and products.
The College provides students with the
opportunity to practise on real customers
through the Ella Baché Student Salon. In
the student salon, students can experience
being able to provide the full range of
treatment options and services found in a
commercial salon. They meet clients and
provide an integrated, holistic experience
including
determining
their
needs,
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
developing a treatment plan and providing a
range of treatments such as waxing, facials,
hand and foot care and massage.
To be eligible to enrol in the Diploma of Beauty
Therapy, the following entry criteria apply:
It is important to note that prior to practicing
on real customers, students are expected to
practise on each other. It is an essential part
of the learning experience at the College
that students perform practical treatments
on each other, including electrolysis. This
enables them to experience what is the
‘philosophy’ of beauty therapy, to feel and
understand what is being experienced by
customers and to engage in the intimate
communication
experience
between
therapist and client. This will always be
practised in accordance with industry codes
of practise and ethics.
Students aged 16-18 may enrol into the
course at the North Sydney Campus, subject
to meeting the following criteria.
Students must also participate in 2 external
Product Schools, determined by the College,
in addition to a comprehensive internal Ella
Baché Product School.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Students are required to complete 150 hours
of external work experience in a commercial
salon before they can be awarded with their
qualification. Work experience will count
towards the assessment of the course.
Work experience will be done concurrently
with study and will commence at the end
of Trimester 2.
COURSE DETAILS
FULL TIME STUDY – 12 MONTHS
16 - 18 years
• Attending an interview at the
college, and
• Providing supporting evidence such
as year 10 school report and/OR
recommendation from a Principal /
Employer / Community group
18 years of age and over:
Students over 18 years of age, may enrol
into either the On campus or Online course,
subject to meeting the following criteria:
• Provide evidence of Year 12
completion, OR
• Summary of work history OR Other
qualification OR By recommendation
HOW TO APPLY:
1. Submit online application
2. Application is reviewed, if entry
requirements are met a conditional
letter of offer will be issued
3. Offer must be accepted & supporting
documents provided
4. Once eligibility requirements are
confirmed, enrolment in the selected
study mode will be finalised.
*Please note: All applications are considered
FOR DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
on case by case basis ensuring principles of
access and equity apply.
• This course duration is 12 months and
includes 150 hours of work experience
offered over three trimesters (39 weeks)
UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER (USI)
• Each term is 13 weeks in duration
• College days start at 9:00am and finish
at 4:45pm
• Full Time courses are three days per
week
A USI allows students to obtain a complete
record of their VET enrolments and
achievements from a single online source.
This is convenient not only for students and
employers, but also makes it possible for
training organisations to assess prerequisites,
credit transfer and Recognition of Prior
Learning (RPL).
• Students are also required to do 150
hours of work experience in addition to
normal College days
As a new student you are required to obtain
a USI prior to enrolling into a new course.
You are only required to obtain a USI once
in your lifetime.
• Approx.12-14 hours a week are required
for home study
Please visit http://www.usi.gov.au to apply
for your Unique Student Identifier.
DIPLOMA OF BEAUTY THERAPY
To achieve the qualification 25 units
must be completed: 13 core units and 12
electives selected by the college.
A Statement of Attainment from the
SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy will
be issued for all units of competency that
are completed if the full qualification is not
completed.
CORE UNITS (13)
Unit Code
Unit Title
SHBXWHS001
Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
SHBBFAS001
Provide lash and brow services
SHBBNLS001
Provide manicure and pedicare services
SHBBHRS001
Provide waxing services
SHBBMUP002
Design and apply make-up
SHBXCCS002
Provide salon services to clients
SHBBRES001
Research and apply beauty industry information
SHBXIND001
Comply with organisational requirement
in a personal services environment.
SHBXCCS001
Conduct salon financial transactions
SHBBFAS002
Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations
SHBBBOS002
Provide body massages
SHBBBOS003
Provide body treatments
SHBBFAS003
Provide specialised facial treatments
ELECTIVES (12)
Unit Code
Unit Title
SHBBBOS004
Provide aromatherapy massages
SHBBCCS002
Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments
SHBBBOS005
Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments
BSBSMB404
Undertake small business planning
BSBSMB406
Manage small business finances.
BSBSMB405
Monitor and manage small business operations
SIRXHRM002A
Recruit and select personnel
SHBBSPA003
Provide stone therapy massage
SHBBSPA004
Provide Indian head massage for relaxation
BSBSUS201
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
SIRXSLS303
Build relationships with customers
SHBBSKS005
Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments
S T E L L A R O N L I N E L E A R N I N G P ROG R A M
Our unique and innovative Stellar Learning Online Program has been designed for students needing the flexibility to access their
study remotely rather than attending on campus.
D I P LO M A I N B E A U T Y T H E R A P Y S H B 5 0115
This
comprehensive
and
highly
acknowledged qualification within the
industry provides the skills, knowledge
and experience to be a professional beauty
therapist and industry leader.
The practical workshops provide students with
the opportunity to learn and be assessed on
the full range of treatment options and services
found in commercial salons such as waxing,
facials, hand and foot care and massage.
The My Ella Baché student learning portal
provides students with an interactive
approach to blended learning. Students can
access the theory components and learning
materials online but also have the opportunity
to attend 5 practical workshops throughout
the Diploma, where they’ll improve their
skills learning from our team of professional
Beauty Trainers.
Students can choose where they wish to
do their Practical Intensive Workshops – in
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth.
WORK EXPERIENCE
It is important to note that students are
expected to practise on each other during
these workshops. It is an essential part
of the learning experience that students
perform practical treatments on each other
during these workshops. This enables them
to experience the ‘philosophy’ of beauty
therapy, to feel and understand what is
being experienced by customers and to
engage in the intimate communication
experience between therapist and client.
This will always be practised in accordance
with industry codes of practice and ethics.
All students are required to complete
150 hours of work experience in a
commercial salon environment. This
will enable students to gain invaluable
practical experience and is a mandatory
requirement of the qualification. Work
experience can be undertaken at any
salon; it is not a requirement that work
experience be completed at an Ella Baché
salon. Please note: Ella Baché salons are
independently owned and operated; as
such, not all salons can support Stellar
Learners with work experience and
job placement.
INTENSIVE PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS
You’ll achieve your Beauty Diploma with
the Stellar Online Learning Program in just
2 years*, with the course duration divided
into 6 trimesters, each with a compulsory
practical workshop component.
A range of assessments are also conducted at
the workshops including written assessments.
* Students may apply for a deferment for a
maximum of 12 months which is subject to
college approval.
COURSE OUTLINE
CORE UNITS (13)
Unit Code
Unit Title
SHBXWHS001
Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
SHBBFAS001
Provide lash and brow services
SHBBNLS001
Provide manicure and pedicare services
SHBBHRS001
Provide waxing services
SHBBMUP002
Design and apply make-up
SHBXCCS002
Provide salon services to clients
SHBBRES001
Research and apply beauty industry information
SHBXIND001
Comply with organisational requirement
in a personal services environment.
SHBXCCS001
Conduct salon financial transactions
SHBBFAS002
Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations
SHBBBOS002
Provide body massages
SHBBBOS003
Provide body treatments
SHBBFAS003
Provide specialised facial treatments
ELECTIVES (12)
Unit Code
Unit Title
SHBBBOS004
Provide aromatherapy massages
SHBBCCS002
Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends
for beauty treatments
SHBBBOS005
Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments
BSBSMB404
Undertake small business planning
BSBSMB406
Manage small business finances.
BSBSMB405
Monitor and manage small business operations
SIRXHRM002A
Recruit and select personnel
SHBBSPA003
Provide stone therapy massage
SHBBSPA004
Provide Indian head massage for relaxation
BSBSUS201
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
SIRXSLS303
Build relationships with customers
SHBBSKS005
Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments
* Please note: All units and
workshops must be completed in
sequential order.
A Statement of Attainment will be
issued for all units of competency
that are completed if the full
qualification is not completed.
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COURSE:
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
ON-CAMPUS
COURSE INCLUSIONS
• Study notes and workbooks
COURSE CODE:
SHB50110
• An Ella Baché uniform is issued to all
students
COURSE COMMENCEMENT:
• Student manuals are supplied to all
students for all units of study
February
May
September
FEE:
$18,000
LENGTH OF COURSE:
12 months
Note: The above fees are confirmed
exclusively for the 2016 enrolment
period. Course dates and fees are
subject to change.
• Student ID cards issued to all
students
• Travel concession pass from STA for
bus, rail and ferry
• Makeup by Adderton
• Student handbook that outlines our
policies and procedures
ADDITIONAL COSTS
• Recognition of Prior Learning $150
administration fee per unit
• Re-assessment $60 per unit
• ITEC Examination: Ella Baché Diploma
students may apply for International
Therapy Examination Council (ITEC)
examination. The cost of this is $290.
GETTING STARTED IN THE DIPLOMA
IN BEAUTY THERAPY
The Diploma of Beauty Therapy enrolment
requires a non-refundable deposit of $1000
for non-VET FEE HELP students to secure
a place on campus. The balance is to be
paid in full prior to course commencement
or instalments may be paid at the start of
each term. VET FEE-HELP is available to
assist eligible domestic students to pay
their tuition fees.
To begin your enrolment you will need to
complete the Ella Baché College application
form. To obtain a copy of the form or to
discuss your study and payment options,
please call the Ella Baché College Course
And Careers Advisor on 02 8423 5655.
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COURSE:
COURSE INCLUSIONS
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
• Access to My Ella Baché student
learning portal for learning material
such as content reading, video
demonstrations, discussion forums and
virtual classroom
COURSE CODE:
SHB50115
COURSE COMMENCEMENT:
February
May
September
FEE:
$18,000
LENGTH OF COURSE:
24 months*
* Students may apply for a deferment for a
maximum of 12 months which is subject to
college approval.
• All Practical Intensive workshops
(excluding personal costs for travel,
accommodation, etc)
• Student Handbook outlining Policies
and Procedures
• Opportunity to attend an Ella Baché
Product School
• Discount on Ella Baché products
purchased whilst an active student
• Student ID card, enabling purchase of
products and equipment from industry/
trade-only businesses (students must
provide x2 passport photos in order for
Student ID card to be issued)
• Manicure/Pedicure Kit
• Lash and Brow Kit
Note:
• Makeup kit by Adderton
The above fees are confirmed exclusively for
the 2016 enrolment period. Course dates and
fees are subject to change.
• Ella Baché student uniform (issued
when undertaking work experience)
ADDITIONAL COSTS
• Recognition of Prior Learning $150
• Administration fee per unit
• Re-assessment $60 per unit
• Additional makeup, manicure/pedicure
and lash & brow kits as well as facial
& body products may be ordered at
further cost to the student.
• Travel and accommodation for workshops
GETTING STARTED IN THE
DIPLOMA OF BEAUTY THERAPY
The Diploma of Beauty Therapy
enrolment requires a non-refundable
deposit of $1000 for non-VET FEE
HELP students, to secure a place in
the Stellar Online Learning Program.
Units are individually priced and can
be purchased in consecutive order
for non-VET FEE HELP students.
Please consult your Course &
Careers Advisor for a unit cost
breakdown.
Alternatively, the VET FEE-HELP
government loan is available to
assist eligible domestic students to
pay their full tuition fees prior to the
commencement of the course.
To begin your enrolment you will
need to complete the Ella Baché
College application form. To obtain
a copy of the form or to discuss
your study and payment options,
please call the Ella Baché College
Course and Careers Advisor on
1300 856 166.
C O N TAC T
Level 2, 77 Berry Street,
North Sydney, NSW, 2060
PO Box 1822,
North Sydney, NSW, 2059
T: +61 (02) 8423 5655
F: +61 (02) 9460 4180
E:[email protected]
W:www.ellabachecollege.edu.au
Ella Baché College Pty Ltd
ABN 78 001 446 359
RTO Provider No 6704
CRICOS 01474B