Career
Beauty Therapists
Trades & Services
Career stats
Weekly pay
$1,196
Prospects
Medium
Employed in Australia
33,400
Growth
Strong growth
Ideal for
Overview
Beauty Therapists provide skin analyses, facial therapies, skin-care treatments and body treatments such as massage to clients.
Job Titles
Job Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- discussing client needs analysing skin characteristics and advising on suitable skin care treatments and application of make-up
- applying general cosmetic and corrective make-up
- performing manicures and pedicures including decorative nail art application of artificial nails nail repair and other specialised hand and foot treatments
- performing facial and body treatments such as massages
- treating unwanted hair through waxing bleaching tinting depilation and electrolysis
- evaluating beauty therapy processes and products
- receiving bookings arranging appointments and maintaining client records
- providing advice on and selling cosmetic products.
Training & Qualifications
Vocational education & training (VET)
- Certificate III in Beauty Services
- Certificate II in Nail Technology
- Certificate III in Nail Technology
- Graduate Certificate in Cosmetic Lasers and Dermal Therapies
- Cert IV in Beauty Therapy
- Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Industry
Trades & Services
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