Course Outline: What You Will Cover
Become a qualified beauty therapy and makeup artist. The course provides an opportunity to interact with and learn from very successful, highly qualified, and experienced professionals. It also allows you to enter a fast-growing profession.
1 | Apply knowledge of nutrition to beauty therapy treatments |
- Identify the body’s systems
| - Identify nutrient needs and health problems
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2 | Apply knowledge of skin biology to beauty treatments |
- Identify the main functions of the skin and hair
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3 | Apply knowledge of skin science to beauty therapy treatments |
- Apply knowledge of skin science and disorders to beauty therapy treatments
| - Promote skin health and care
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4 | Demonstrate retail skin care products |
- Prepare client for skin cleansing
- Cleanse face
| - Apply skin-care products
- Advise on further product use
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5 | Design and apply make-up for photography |
- Cleanse face
- Analyse face
| - Analyse context
- Apply make-up
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6 | Design and apply make-up |
- Cleanse face
- Analyse face and design make-up
- Select products and equipment
| - Apply make-up
- Apply false eyelashes
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7 | Design and apply remedial camouflage |
- Cleanse skin
- Analyse treatment area
| - Select products and equipment
- Apply remedial camouflage
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8 | Develop a treatment plan for beauty therapy treatments |
- Determine client requirements
- Analyse client characteristics
| - Identify contra-indications
- Develop treatment plan
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9 | Investigate new products and services |
- Analyse market
- Plan product and service range
- Maintain supplier relations
- Negotiate supply of goods
| - Monitor quality control
- Introduce product range
- Maximise profit
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10 | Conduct financial transactions |
- Operate point of sale equipment
- Perform point of sale transactions
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11 | Plan & Provide the spa program |
- Demonstrate knowledge of spa principles
- Determine the spa program
- Prepare a client for spa treatment/s
| - Perform spa treatment/s
- Perform aftercare treatment
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12 | Provide aesthetic aromatic massage |
- Prepare client for aromatic aesthetic treatments
- Select product
| - Perform massage techniques
- Apply aromatic aesthetic treatment products
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13 | Provide superficial lymph drainage massage |
| - Perform superficial lymphatic drainage massage for the face
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14 | Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments |
- Apply reflexology relaxation techniques
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15 | Provide body treatments |
- Prepare for treatment
- Perform body massage
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16 | Provide facial treatments |
- Prepare treatment area
- Perform massage
| - Apply skincare products
- Advise on further treatments
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17 | Provide lash and brow treatments |
- Chemically treat eyelash and eyebrows
- Shape eyebrows
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18 | Provide manicure and pedicure services |
- Prepare client for manicure/pedicure service
| - Perform a basic manicure/pedicure service
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19 | Apply gel nail enhancement |
- Prepare client
- Remove artificial nails
| - Apply/refill artificial nails
- Provide aftercare advice
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- Apply nail art
- Provide aftercare service
| - Promote and sell nail art
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21 | Apply knowledge of nail science to nail services |
- Anatomy and physiology
- Skin and nail disorders
| - Apply nail and skin treatment products
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How Will You Benefit?

- Fast track your career as a beauty therapist and makeup artist
- Learn the inside secrets of how to become a beauty therapist and makeup artist pro in months not years!
- Study a beauty therapy and makeup course that was designed in conjunction with senior members of the profession
- Free up valuable time, don’t waste time and money traveling to classes
- Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are
- A tutor who provides you with all the assistance you need
- Easy interest-free payment plans from as low as $49 per week
Start reaping the benefits by enrolling today!
Career Prospects
Get paid to help people look and feel their best. It certainly is a positive and social career move you can look forward to.
With people leading more busy lifestyles, it is now more than ever that they are investing in their overall physical beauty and well-being. Spas, beauty salons, and freelance beauty and makeup professionals are obtaining more and more clients who provide regular repeat services on a short or long-term basis.
If you envision yourself in the glamorous and exciting world of beauty therapy and make-up, then endless possibilities as a Beauty Therapist await you.
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (2010-11 editi
on), employment in the beauty therapy industry is set to grow by 20% in the coming years. In comparison to other occupations, it has stronger growth prospects for obvious reasons.
Lucrative opportunities also exist for independent operators who, for example, service the bridal and school formal industries. It is a service that will always be needed.
Be a part of this growing and exciting industry by enrolling in our Beauty Therapy course now!
Course Levels Explained

ICI Diploma
This course leads to the awarding of an ICI Diploma of Beauty Therapy & Makeup. ICI Diploma level courses recognise the graduate’s capacity for initiative and judgment across a broad range of technical and management functions. ICI Diploma graduates typically have personal responsibility and autonomy (semi-independence) in performing technical operations or organising others in the workplace.
Prerequisites
There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into any course level. Graduates can expect higher course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions, and skill capabilities.
Course Length
The average time within which students complete studies is:
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ICI Diploma Level |
24 weeks |
ICI courses allow you to study at your own pace with no assignment deadlines. This means that you determine the pace of the course and within which time period you will ultimately complete your studies in.
- Completing your course with ICI is flexible as you can fast-track and graduate in a matter of months. You complete activities and submit assignments whenever you are ready.
- The maximum time given to complete a program is three years.
Study Mode: Online Learning
This entire course is carried out via Distance Learning (also known as correspondence learning). Distance learning is ideal if you need to adapt around work, family, or other commitments. It is also extremely beneficial should you simply wish to fast track your studies (and career) and not be locked into a timetable.
Our course content and learning experience ensure that your course is relevant and interesting. Learning, tutorial assistance and assessments take place whenever and wherever you are in the country or world. It takes place at your own pace on your own terms to fit your lifestyle. As an ICI student, you’ll never endure a pop quiz, spend countless hours and hundreds of dollars traveling, and never be late with an assignment or for class.
Recognition & Accreditation
This course is recognized and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC) and the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC). ICI courses are not AQF qualifications. ICI is an independent global awarding body that develops and administers career-related curriculum and training programs. When you graduate from an ICI training program you join ICI graduates in over one hundred and fifty countries around the world.
The courses offered by ICI are written by industry professionals and will assist in fast-tracking you into the new career of your choice. |
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Various government departments and businesses have enrolled their own staff with ICI for further training and development and are a strong indicator of acceptance and recognition by employers and industry.
The following is a partial list of companies and government departments which have enrolled or sponsored staff into ICI courses:
- Department of Defence
- State of Queensland
- Department of Tourism, Regional Development & Industry
- Department of Employment, Economic Development & Innovation
- Revenue SA (State of South Australia)
- Metcash Trading Ltd Australia (IGA)
- Navman Technologies
- Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane
- Employment Directions Network / Department of Education & Training
- Queensland Compensation
- Calvin Klein
- John Paul College
- Darwin International Airport
- Mitsubishi Corporation
- Commonwealth Bank
- HSBC
- American Express
- Clayton UTZ
- Hennikers Solicitors
- Villari Lawyers
- UnitingCare
- Aviva Australia Holdings,
- Uniting Care Institute of Family Practice
- Federal Workplace Authority
- Centacare Employment Group
- Mission Australia
- MAX Employment
- Gunnebo Australia (Security)
- Brookfield Multiplex
- Coca-Cola Amitil
- Coles Myer Ltd
Already in the Profession or Industry?
This course and qualification is a great way of consolidating existing knowledge via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), updating your industry skills and contributing towards your professional development. It is also one of the most practical steps you can take towards working towards gaining a promotion or a better-paid position.
Course fees can be claimed as a tax deduction as long as the course is sufficiently connected to your work activities.
What Do I Get?
All materials essential for course completion are included in the cost of the course fee. Upon enrolment, students receive:
- All required study materials and course notes
- Assignment projects with constructive tutor feedback
- A tutor who will service all of your course and career questions.
On successful completion of the course you will receive:

- A graduation certificate officially recognizing your successful completion of studies and qualifications as a beauty therapist and makeup artist
- Transcripts indicating units completed
- Letter of recommendation and validation for current and future employers
- Post-nominal letters placed after your name which indicates that you hold the relevant qualification. For example: John Smith, DipBTMKA
- Job search assistance: Graduate Career Services Program (Click to learn more).
Cut Off Date
is the next enrolment cut off date. Places are limited, in demand and entry into the course is on a first come first-served basis.
Your enrolment is processed and acknowledged within 24 hours of the Institute receiving your application. You can expect to receive your course within days of enrolling. When you start your ICI course it’s at your own pace and you determine when you finish. Don’t miss out. Enrol today!
Course Investment & Payment Plans
How do I get started?
Click on one of the Enrol Now buttons below and you could be working on your first lesson – and towards a new career – in a matter of days!
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Take the first step towards pursuing your dream of becoming a beauty therapist / make up artist today.