GOTAFE
Certificate III in Beauty Services
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Certificate III in Beauty Services reflects the role of individuals employed as beauticians to provide a range of beauty services including nail, waxing, lash and brow, and basic make-up services.
Students will learn a range of well-developed technical and customer service skills where discretion and judgement are required. This includes client consultation on beauty products and services. Work is typically conducted in beauty, waxing, brow, and nail salons.
Delivery mode
GOTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 152-200 Fryers Street, Shepparton, VIC
- 27 Docker Street, Wangaratta, VIC
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB)an online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
- Undertake a Pre-training review interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
- Prospective Traineeship or Apprenticeship students are required to apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with their employer to organise their apprenticeship contract before applying for this course.
Course fees
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Beauty Services will prepare you for the following roles.
Beautician
Beauticians (also known as beauty therapists) apply beauty treatments, cosmetics, and therapies to enhance the personal appearance of their clients...
Nail Technician
Nail Technicians perform manicures, pedicures, and light massage as well as apply acrylic and gel nails. They are skilled in painting nail art and...
Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician
Eyelash and Eyebrow Technicians perform a range of lash and brow services including eyelash extensions and eyebrow waxing — as well as tinting, sha...
Waxing Therapist
Waxing Therapists remove body hair using hot wax and strip wax — as well as provide aftercare therapies to soothe the skin and prevent abrasions. A...
Makeup Artist
Makeup Artists use make up and cosmetics to enhance beauty, cover blemishes and disfigurements, or even create prosthetic masks and special effects...
Salon Assistant
A Salon Assistant provides services to clients in a hair salon. You might greet customers as they arrive and discuss available treatments with them...
About GOTAFE
GOTAFE is the largest vocational education provider in regional Victoria. Offering over 130 courses across eight campuses, GOTAFE services 11 local government areas with an estimated resident population of over 240,000 people. We service more than 9,000 students per year on average, employ over 500 staff, and we are an intrinsic part of the communities that we serve.
