Qualification code
SHB20121
Recommended duration
2 years (5-6 classroom hours per week)
Packaging rules
15 units: 9 core, 6 electives (minimum 1 Group A, 3 Group B)
RTO
AIET (121314)

About this qualification

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a retail sales consultant in any business that sells beauty or cosmetic products and services. Students learn to communicate and work safely and hygienically as part of a team, and with customers. This can include beauty and hairdressing salons, retail outlets and department stores.

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Other details

Work Placement

Some Units of Competency in this qualification have a work placement requirement. This may be able to be completed at your school depending on the facilities and equipment. For some guidance on this, please contact us.

Trainer/Assessor Requirements

Regulatory requirements state that, for some units, trainers must hold a qualification as a beautician, nail technician, beauty therapist or hairdresser and - have worked as a beautician, nail technician, beauty therapist or hairdresser for at least three years. Please contact us for details of what each unit requires.

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