How long does it take to become a esthetician in Queensland,&how much is the school?

Question

How long does it take to become a esthetician in Queensland,&how much is the school?

Answer 1

An esthetician can also be known as a "beauty therapist".

Beauty therapists apply face and body treatments, and advise on skin care. Beauty therapists may perform the following tasks:

-carry out skin analysis and give advice about skin and body care

-perform facial or body massage and/or aromatherapy treatment

-analyse body type and advise on exercise programs and nutrition

-use a variety of treatments and electrical equipment to treat individual skin and body conditions

-remove facial and body hair by electrolysis or waxing

-provide advice and support to clients following cosmetic surgery

-recognise problems and refer clients to medical practitioners such as dermatologists, plastic surgeons, endocrinologists, podiatrists, chiropractors and physiotherapists

-apply make-up

-perform manicures, pedicures, nail extensions and eyelash and brow tint

-perform reception duties (e.g. receive bookings and arrange appointments)

-maintain client records

-provide advice on and sell cosmetic products and related beauty equipment.

Specialisations:

A beauty therapist may specialise.

Beautician

A beautician provides facial treatments, waxing, manicures, pedicures, eyelash and brow tinting and make-up application.

Beauty Consultant

A beauty consultant (sometimes known as a Cosmetic Consultant) is a trained senior sales assistant who promotes one or more brands of cosmetic products in department stores and pharmacies by providing advice on the purchase and application of cosmetics. Consultants need strong selling skills.

Education and Training:

To become a beauty therapist you usually have to complete a certificate or diploma in beauty therapy.

Entry to certificate and diploma courses usually requires at least Year 10. As subjects can vary between institutions, you should contact your chosen institution for full details.

Many institutions in Queensland offer certificates or diplomas in beauty therapy. Contact your preferred institution for further details.

As costs, duration and entry requirements may vary, you should contact the Queensland Training and Employment Recognition Council for details of the range of accredited courses being offered by Registered Training Organisations.

These types of courses can be taken at heaps of different institues. Here's links to for more info:

http://www.tice.com.au/

http://www.aabth.com.au/

http://www.tafe.qld.gov.au/

http://www.qsb.com.au/

Also, just to answer your question. Ive gone ahead and looked into the International College of Esthetics course called 'Diploma of Beauty Therapy'. It costs $13,600 Total (includes course fees + all tool kits + admin fee) for 12 months Full Time Study.

This is the link to the course details:

http://www.tice.com.au/html/cms/5/diplom...