The Gordon
Certificate III in Beauty Services
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Would you like to start a career in beauty therapy? This entry-level course could be your calling if you enjoy working with people in a hands-on role.
Training takes place in The Hair Beauty Make-up studio (The Studio). Providing a hands-on environment developing a range of beauty treatment skills-beauty and facial treatments, body massage, manicure and pedicure services, make-up, tanning, lash and brow services, waxing including nutrition, skin biology, physiology and cosmetic chemistry. The practical skills you learn will help you gain employment in the beauty industry.
Delivery mode
The Gordon offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 2 Fenwick Street, Geelong
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Applicants must be aged 17 or over at the time of course commencement
- Any student under the age of 17 must provide a Transition from School form prior to undertaking this course.
- Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 10 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2
- Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants must be currently employed under a training contract and referred by their employer
- You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Job Trainer. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.
- Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3 to meet the academic requirements for the course.
- You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Job Trainer. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.
- You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.
Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
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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...
Retail Assistant
A Retail Assistant helps customers in a retail environment such as a small shop or large department store. You might assist with enquiries, provide...
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...
About The Gordon
As one of the largest TAFEs in Victoria, The Gordon has been helping people gain real skills for over 130 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of study options in vocational ‘hands-on’ training.
Students can choose from hundreds of short courses and nationally accredited qualifications across apprenticeships, traineeships, certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas, which can lead you to a great career or create a pathway to university.
From Geelong, Victoria, around Australia and overseas, thousands choose to study with us each year via flexible options including on-campus, full and part-time, off-campus, online, and in the workplace.
The Gordon embraces the partnership model; working with secondary schools, universities, employers, and the community in programs that deliver real benefits. We are also forging strong international strategic partnerships, particularly in China and Indonesia.
