National ID: SHB50115 | State ID: AWO6
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
- 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.
Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:
Further study opportunities:
Successful completion of the qualification prepares you for roles such as: Beauty practitioner | Beauty therapist | Beauty consultant | Dermal therapist | Laser safety officer.
Further Study Option(s)
Students wishing to advance their IPL skills can continue study in the Vocational Graduate Certificate in Intense Pulse Light and Laser Hair Reduction.
Course overview
View this course on Central Regional Tafe's website
Geraldton
- Two semesters
- Not competitive
- No selection criteria
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldton | Two semesters | No | No selection criteria |
View this course on North Metro Tafe's website
Joondalup (McLarty Avenue)
- One year
- Not competitive
- No selection criteria
Perth
- One year
- Not competitive
- No selection criteria
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) | One year | No | No selection criteria |
| Perth | One year | No | No selection criteria |
View this course on South Metro Tafe's website
Mandurah
- One year
- Not competitive
- No selection criteria
Murdoch
- One year
- Not competitive
- No selection criteria
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandurah | One year | No | No selection criteria |
| Murdoch | One year | No | No selection criteria |
View this course on South Regional Tafe's website
Albany
- 12 months
- Not competitive
- No selection criteria
Bunbury
- 12 months
- This is a competitive course.
- Academic achievement and work history
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | 12 months | No | No selection criteria |
| Bunbury | 12 months | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
VET Student Loans
VET Student Loans is the new program that replaces the current VET FEE HELP scheme.
Eligible students will be entitled to apply for a VET Student Loan. Comprehensive information on VET Student Loans can be found on the Australian Government website education.gov.au/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time.
For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au
Page last updated February 04, 2021