A specialist advanced diploma in skin therapy covering microdermabrasion, skin needling, chemical peels, LED and light-based treatments. Entry requirements apply. Pathway to senior clinic roles.
Nationally Recognised Training
An advanced qualification for skin and beauty therapists who design and deliver specialised treatments for clients with a range of skin concerns. You learn to consult in depth, synthesise specialised knowledge and manage sequential treatment programs, and to use initiative and judgement to refuse or refer a treatment where that is the right call. Practitioners work within a defined scope of practice in skin and beauty therapy clinics.
To enrol in this course, you must meet the following requirements:
Blended delivery. Theory is completed online; all device training and practical assessment is face-to-face on clinical-grade equipment at our Bankstown campus. Delivered in NSW only.
Every unit is assessed as Competent (C) or Not Yet Competent (NYC). Two reassessment attempts are included at no extra cost. You must be assessed Competent in every unit in your program to be issued the full qualification. If you exit early you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units you have completed. Several units in this program carry prerequisites. Your trainer will confirm your unit sequence at enrolment.
Photo identification, your USI, evidence that you meet the entry requirements, closed-in flat shoes and a notepad.
The use of intense pulsed light and laser is subject to legislation, regulation and licensing in some Australian states and territories. Holding this qualification does not automatically grant a licence to operate. Requirements differ by state and change over time, so confirm the current position with the relevant authority where you intend to work.
Ground floor, Little Saigon Plaza, 462 Chapel Road, Bankstown NSW 2200.
Please read our Student Handbook, Fees and Refunds Policy, and Complaints and Appeals Policy before enrolling. You will also complete a pre-training review and an LLN assessment so we can confirm this course is right for you and arrange any learning support you need.
Includes all training and assessment materials, LMS access, supervised device time on clinical-grade equipment, treatment consumables, trainer support and issuance of your testamur and record of results.
Full refund available with written notice before the published course start date. See our Fees and Refunds Policy for the full terms.
Read full refund policyOnline theory paired with intensive face-to-face device training and supervised clinical practice at our Bankstown campus.
• All learning and assessment materials
• Full LMS access
• Supervised time on clinical-grade skin therapy equipment
• Treatment consumables
• Trainer support throughout
No upcoming dates currently scheduled for this course.
Please contact us to register your interest or enquire about future dates.
Enquire NowThis qualification may lead to the following career opportunities. Please note: completion of training does not guarantee employment.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
SHBBSKT004
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Design intense pulsed light skin treatment programs
Covers designing sequential intense pulsed light skin treatment programs for specific skin concerns. |
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SHBBSKT006
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Design laser skin treatment programs
Covers designing sequential laser skin treatment programs for specific skin concerns. |
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SHBBSKT008
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Design light emitting diode treatment programs
Covers designing light emitting diode (LED) treatment programs for skin conditions. |
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SHBXIND004
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Develop skin therapy workplace policies and procedures
Covers developing workplace policies and procedures for a skin therapy business. |
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SHBBSKT003
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Identify and control safety risks for light-based skin treatments
Covers identifying hazards and applying safety controls for light-based skin treatments. |
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SHBXCCS006
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Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context
Covers discussing healthy nutritional options with clients in a beauty therapy context and referring appropriately. |
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SHBBSKT002
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Provide advice on specialised skin care formulations and ingredients
Covers advising clients on specialised skin care formulations and active ingredients. |
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SHBBSKT005
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Provide intense pulsed light skin treatments
Covers safely delivering and evaluating intense pulsed light skin treatments. |
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SHBBSKT007
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Provide laser skin treatments
Covers safely delivering and evaluating laser skin treatments. |
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SHBBSKT009
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Provide light emitting diode skin treatments
Covers safely delivering and evaluating LED skin treatments. |
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SHBBSKS009
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Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments
Covers performing micro-dermabrasion treatments and evaluating client outcomes. |
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SHBBSKT010
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Provide skin needling treatments
Covers performing skin needling treatments, including client screening, technique and aftercare. |
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SHBBSKT001
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Provide skin therapy consultations
Covers conducting in-depth skin therapy consultations, analysing skin and planning treatment pathways. |
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SHBBSKT011
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Provide superficial peel treatments
Covers performing superficial chemical peel treatments and managing client outcomes. |
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SHBBSSC003
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Research and apply information on skin science in a skin therapy context
Covers researching and applying skin science information in a skin therapy setting. |
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You need the five units listed in the entry requirements, or you must be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge. Holders of a Diploma of Beauty Therapy will normally already have them. Send us your record of results and we will check before you enrol.
Not by itself. The use of laser and intense pulsed light is regulated in some Australian states and territories. Check the current requirements with the relevant authority in the state where you intend to work before you begin practising.
This qualification focuses on skin treatments such as needling, peels, LED and light-based rejuvenation. The other focuses specifically on hair reduction. They are separate qualifications with separate entry requirements and many therapists complete both.
On being assessed Competent in all 15 units you receive a nationally recognised testamur and a record of results. If you exit early you receive a Statement of Attainment for the units you have completed.
Theory is completed online at your own pace. All practical training and assessment takes place at our Bankstown campus. Urban Skin Academy is approved to deliver this qualification in NSW only.
The course fee is $14,000. A payment plan of $1,400 per month over 10 months is available. Full terms, including what happens if you withdraw, are set out in our Fees and Refunds Policy.
Yes. A USI is required by law before we can issue your qualification. You can create one free at usi.gov.au and we can help you do it at enrolment.
Yes. Credit transfer applies to units you already hold, and Recognition of Prior Learning is available if you have relevant industry experience. Both reduce your course length and fee and are assessed before enrolment.
