About Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science
RTO code: 51373
AACDS is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) established in 2004 to deliver nationally accredited qualifications in cosmetic nursing and dermal therapies. AACDS developed the first vocational qualifications in dermal therapies in 2004 and the first formal postgraduate qualification in cosmetic nursing in 2007.
AACDS continues to be at the forefront of innovation in field of aesthetics education and is currently developing the first AQF qualification in cosmetic medicine for the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia.
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11268NAT
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Cosmetic Chemist
Research and Development Chemist
Learn how to create your own personal care products for the face, body, and hair with the 11268NAT Diploma of Personal Care Formulation. This exciting qualification will teach you how to develop safe, stable, and effective formulas for a range of personal care products — plus provide technical documents to support the safety, stability, and performance claims of your products. Study is a mix of online theory and in-house practical work.
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Average duration: 12 months.
52850WA
Online, On Campus
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Dermal Therapist
The Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science (52850WA) will qualify you for work as a dermal therapist at cosmetic medical practices and dermal clinics. This nationally recognised qualification is completed over 1-3 years (depending on your availability) and is a blend of online theory and practical learning (in an advanced dermal studio). The course covers: epidermal resurfacing techniques, light-based therapies, clinical microdermabrasion procedures, skin needling, and chemical resurfacing. The course includes a Laser Safety Certificate recognised in Western Australia and Queensland.
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Average duration: 12 months.
52852WA
Online, On Campus
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Cosmetic Nurse
If you’re a qualified nurse wanting to specialise in cosmetic medicine, you need the Graduate Diploma of Cosmetic Nursing and Injectables (52852WA). This nationally recognised qualification is suitable for the ‘Cosmetic use of Lasers Licence’ in both Western Australia and Queensland. The course consists of theory and practical units that cover the critical aspects of cosmetic surgical procedures, injectables, and light-based treatments.
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Average duration: 12 months.
52854WA
Online, On Campus
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Dermal Therapist
The Graduate Diploma of Dermal Science (52854WA) is for qualified beauticians or health practitioners who want to bring their knowledge of dermal science to a professional level. The course is completed part-time over 12-36 months (depending on your availability) and is a mix of both theory and practical hands-on learning. The course covers: laser and light-based procedures, chemical resurfacing, needling, clinical microdermabrasion — and is recognised by laser licensing bodies in Western Australia and Queensland.
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Average duration: 12 months.
HLTINF005
Online, On Campus
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The HLTINF005 Maintain Infection Prevention for Skin Penetration Treatments provides aesthetic professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to maintain infection prevention during dermal and cosmetic injectable procedures. It focuses on current state or territory hygiene regulations and key principles of infection prevention in a cosmetic medical context. This unit covers the ability to identify, manage, and control infection risks to clients, colleagues, and oneself, and applies to individuals who make independent treatment decisions.
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Average duration: 2 months.
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