Diploma in Beauty Therapy and Applied Aesthetics

Aim: Students will be able to determine contraindications, recognise nail diseases and disorders, and demonstrate proper use of manicure tools. Manicure and pedicure treatments include nail filing, specialised nail treatments, massage of the hand and lower arm or foot and lower leg, and nail enamel application, with the student completing the treatment to an industry-standard in an industry-acceptable time-frame.

Aim: Students will be able to safely and correctly perform superficial and deep cleansing, toning, mask, pre-heat, facial massage and moisturising treatments according to the client's skin type to an industry-acceptable standard in an industry-acceptable time-frame. Performance of skin analysis and recognition of skin diseases, disorders and contraindications are required. Students must also safely and correctly enhance the appearance of eyebrows and eyelashes and perform facial hair bleaching treatments to an industry-acceptable standard in an industry-acceptable time-frame.

Aim: Students will be able to select and apply make-up that suits the client and his/her needs to an industry-acceptable standard in an industry-acceptable time-frame. The range of make-up techniques in this course is limited and includes some corrective work. Note: This is not a make-up artistry course and limits itself to make-up in a beauty therapy context.

Aim: Students will be able to perform waxing treatments on the underarm, bikini line, full leg, groin (Brazilian), lip, chin, forearm, and eyebrows, employing the most suitable waxing product, to an industry-acceptable standard in an industry-acceptable time-frame. Recognition of contraindications, skin diseases and disorders is required. Students must demonstrate knowledge of the function, main ingredients, advantages and disadvantages of various waxing products.

Aim: Students will be able to select the appropriate equipment for treatment, check for contraindications, and apply the treatment correctly, effectively, safely and within an industry-acceptable timeframe. Treatments covered include galvanic (iontophoresis and desincrustation), microcurrent, high frequency (direct and indirect), vacuum suction, faradic, infra-red, and deep cleansing in a facial therapy context.

Prerequisites: The student must be successfully completing of have successfully completed the Skin Care and Eye Treatments and Electricity and Basic Physics for Beauticians courses before starting the Facial Electrical Treatments course.

Aim: Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology required for manicurists and beauticians. Manicurist anatomy and physiology includes bones, arteries, veins, and lymphatic structures of the lower arm, hand, lower leg and foot, as well as nail structures, disorders and diseases. Beautician anatomy and physiology includes bones, arteries, nerves, and lymphatic structures of the head, neck and shoulder area, as well as the structure, function, diseases and disorders of the skin. Histology (the study of cells and tissues) is also covered in this course, as are contraindications to treatment.

Aim: Students will be able to define terms and classifications relevant to cosmetic chemistry and electricity, explain the basics of chemistry, and explain the type, functions, properties, and/or main ingredients in skin care products.

Aim: Students will be able to explain various issues relating to basic physics and electricity, including how these issues affect, or are relevant to, beautician treatments and their safe application.

Aim: Students will be able to explain and demonstrate knowledge in the professional and ethical conduct related to the beauty therapy and related industries. Demonstration of knowledge of various business aspects as they relate to beauty therapy is also required.

Aim: Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, lymphatic, neurological, endocrine, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems of the human body, including contraindications, diseases and disorders in a body therapy context. Demonstration of knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the skin, skin diseases and disorders, histology, and contraindications in a body therapy context is required.

Aim: Students will be able to correctly determine figure and postural conditions and muscle tone. In addition, demonstration of knowledge of various nutritional aspects must be completed. Students must also prepare a suitable treatment for a client's condition, incorporating various data received.

Aim: Students will be able to recognise contraindications to massage, demonstrate on-going client modesty and perform a Swedish massage treatment, employing the classical massage movements, to an industry-acceptable standard in an industry-acceptable time-frame, bearing in mind the constraints of the Physiotherapy Act.

Aim: Students will be able to select the appropriate equipment for treatment, check for contraindications, and apply the treatment correctly, effectively, safely and within an industry-acceptable timeframe. Treatments covered include galvanic (iontophoresis and desincrustation), microcurrent, high frequency (direct and indirect), vacuum suction, faradic, infra-red, vibratory and mechanical massage in a body therapy context.

Prerequisites: The student must be successfully completing of have successfully completed the Swedish Massage, Figure Diagnosis and Electricity and Basic Physics for Physiatrics courses before starting the Body Electrical Treatments course.

Aim: Students will be able to explain various issues relating to basic physics and electricity, including how these issues affect, or are relevant to, physiatrics treatments and their safe application.

Aim: Students will be able to explain to and advise clients on appropriate home exercises for problem areas, demonstrate knowledge on muscles used, and demonstrate knowledge of appropriate and varying levels of exercise.

Aim: Students will be able to perform a short-wave diathermy electrolysis treatment on the legs/arms, chin, lip, bikini line, nipples, eyebrows, and abdomen safely and effectively to an industry-acceptable standard in an industry-acceptable time-frame. Correct tool selection and usage, professionalism, and hygiene must be demonstrated. Students must also demonstrate knowledge in various aspects of short-wave diathermy electrolysis treatments.

Aim: Students will be able to perform a the blend electrolysis treatment on the legs/arms, chin, lip, bikini line, nipples, eyebrows, and abdomen safely and effectively to an industry-acceptable standard in an industry-acceptable time-frame. Correct tool selection and usage, professionalism, and hygiene must be demonstrated. Students must also demonstrate knowledge in various aspects of the blend electrolysis treatments.