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"The best beauty academy in Australia, if not the world."
FOR THE JOBS OF TOMORROW
BECOME A QUALIFIED BEAUTY THERAPIST OR BEAUTY BUSINESS OWNER
The Future of Beauty is a dual diploma program encompassing the nationally recognised and accredited SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy and SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management, offered at our campuses in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Adelaide. This all-encompassing dual qualification arms students with the knowledge, skills and experience required to be an exceptional beauty therapist and important business understandings to know how to manage or open a clinic or salon, breeding the next generation of beauty entrepreneurs.
The French has partnered with the biggest names in skin and device technologies to co-develop this industry leading and cutting edge beauty therapy and salon management course. This highly practical course ensures French graduates are skilled in delivering in-demand treatments for the beauty jobs of tomorrow.
Students of this course are able to access the Futures for Frenchies program where they’ll have the opportunity to network and interview with a variety of Australia’s top employers and industry brands on campus. 9/10 French Student secure employment offers prior to graduating.
What sets this beauty therapy and salon management diploma apart?
We’re committed to always looking forward to what’s next within the beauty industry. That’s why we’ve partnered with the titans of the global beauty industry who have become our Official Education Partners and co-developed this leading skin-focused curriculum where each Partner’s research, technology and clinical protocols are integrated into this program learning materials. In an Australian beauty education first, students of this program will be trained on and with the latest beauty devices and brands such as Hydrafacial, Dermalux, Observ (and more!). Not only will students receive hands-on training with the device and product, but they’ll also be trained by the partner’s head clinical training teams.
We've upgraded the beauty therapy diploma curriculum! Learn in-demand treatments with leading technologies
Learn beauty business management alongside our cutting edge beauty therapy training
Upskil in Advanced Workshops which are included in the Future of Beauty course fee.
Access to Showcase Sessions
Students are invited to participate in extracurricular showcase sessions
Today beauty therapy is so much more than traditional salon services. The requirement for therapists to be educated and competent in new technologies and treatments as well as possess skills and experience that gives them a competitive edge has never been greater. Each showcase session is supported by the best brands and device technologies in the industry and allows students further exposure to emerging beauty areas.
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why you will love this course
Designed for the future of beauty, to meet the employment landscape and ensure the highest level of graduate currency, our dual beauty therapy diploma is unparalleled.
Skin-Focused Curriculum
The Future of Beauty – next generation training!
We’ve developed this world-first curriculum with industry to include the most cutting-edge training in the latest skin therapies and treatments. Not satisfied with the basics of beauty therapy, we want to ensure you are trained for the beauty jobs of today and tomorrow.
Learn Business Skills to Run Your Own Salon
The SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management is the ideal way to build the business knowledge needed to be a successful beauty business owner or manager. You will be immersed in the fundamentals of business, people management, leadership and marketing and promotion. Graduates become highly qualified for senior positions within industry.
We Connect You With Your Dream Job
Our goal is to land you your dream job in the $500 billion dollar global beauty industry. We’re not satisfied arming you with just a qualification, we want to make sure you leave with your dream job, set up for success, and ahead of your competition. Through our Futures for Frenchies program (included in this course), you’ll get opportunities to meet, impress and interview with industry’s most sought after employers who want you!
Boost Your Knowledge in Showcase Sessions
To ensure you have the highest standard of currency and industry readiness for your chosen career in beauty therapy, we have innovated our dual diploma curriculum to tailor to your specific career goals! Students of our Future of Beauty program have the option to elect to participate in showcase sessions supported by industry. Students will be eligible to attend elective advanced workshops in the latest modalities and skin treatments.
World-leading Campuses
Our students have access to nothing but the best, including salon-inspired facilities and the industry’s newest technologies. Our campuses embody our dedication to being the world’s leading beauty academy. Every beautiful and contemporary detail of our campuses have been meticulously designed to create cutting-edge educational facilities unmatched in the industry to provide a learning environment that mirrors real-life working conditions.
Extensive Student Support
Our Educators bring a wealth of global industry experience to the classroom – but, more than that, they bring their care and compassion. You’ll have access to pass classes, academic support and career preparation to ensure you are supported every step of the way.
What you will learn
You will learn all the practical skills to become a leading beauty therapist with all important business and marketing units to advance you into an educated entrepreneur and become confident in:
BEAUTY THERAPY SERVICES
- Manicures and pedicure services
- Lash and brow services
- Massage, Reflexology and Relaxation
- Waxing
- Makeup fundamentals
- Real world in-salon experience
SKIN THERAPIES
- Skin analysis and skin science
- Nutrition
- Facials and advanced specialised facials
- Microdermabrasion
CAREER PREPARATION
- Creating your Resume
- Preparing your cover letter
- Practising for a job interview
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND UNDERSTANDINGS
- Training and development
- People and culture
- Marketing and promotion
- Dedication to people and the planet
- Leadership, management and empowerment
SHOWCASE SESSIONS
- Skin Therapies
- Laser, Light and Frequency Therapies
- Bridal Beauty
- Contemporary Salon Classics
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
A skin-focused curriculum supported by our official education partners, subject areas of study include:
Learning with our Official Education Partner: Observ520X Skin Imaging by The Global Beauty Group
Enhance your Learning with Futures for Frenchies Showcase Sessions
To further develop your interests and knowledge areas, students attend our Futures for Frenchies Showcase Sessions to gain exposure to the latest modalities and skin treatments. These sessions encompass subject areas like:
Learning with our Official Education Partner: BBL IPL Skin Rejuvenation by Sciton. Showcase sessions held annually at our Futures for Frenchies Showcase Day.
Learning with our Official Education Partner: Dermaceutic Skin Resurfacing Peels by Dermocosmetica. Showcase sessions held annually at our Futures for Frenchies Showcase Day.
Learning with our Official Education Partner: Lumenis. Our Showcase sessions are held annually at our Futures for Frenchies Showcase Day.
SPLENDOR X is unlike any other hair removal system in the world. It is the first Nd:YAG and Alexandrite laser system to be powered by BLEND X™ technology for unprecedented power, speed, versatility and coverage rate.
Learning with our Official Education Partner: SkinPen. Showcase sessions held annually at our Futures for Frenchies Showcase Day.
Learning with our Official Education Partner: triLift Dynamic Muscle Stimulation (DMSt™) by Lumenis. This area of study is offered in the elective Skin Therapist specialisation
STUDY MODEL
Delivery of this highly practical program is designed to fit with your life, work and other commitments. Our Work Integrated Learning model gives students the most extensive hands-on experience of any beauty academy in Australia combining practical skills training with professional development. This means you gain in-salon experience working with paying customers to gain valuable work experience while you study. Our student advisors are ready to help you work on an ideal study plan that suits your lifestyle and career goals.
DELIVERY MODE
Gold Coast, Brisbane, Adelaide- 12 months (40 weeks)
- Dynamic Interactive Classes
- Work-Integrated Learning
- Highly Practical Training: Salon Experience Included
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Career Outcomes in beauty, business, skin & laser therapies
Our Futures for Frenchies dedicated industry placement team work with the best employers in Australia and internationally to help you secure your dream job.
Starting salaries begin at $60,000*
and include careers like:
- Beauty or Spa Therapist
- Medi-spa or Salon Manager
- Laser clinic manager & or laser hair technician
- Franchisee Owner
- Beauty therapist in spas or salons locally, Australia wide and overseas
- Establish your own beauty business or brand
- Run your own at-home beauty salon
- Beauty sales Representative
- Mastering your skills and knowledge in all areas of beauty including skin, laser, massage, make-up artistry, waxing.
- Cruise ship Spa or Beauty Therapist
This revolutionary program gives French students the exclusive opportunity to network and interview with a variety of Australia’s top employers and industry brands on campus.
This brand-new addition to the Future of Beauty course supercharges students with essential career skills and networking, real job interviews, and workshops to help them secure their dream role in the beauty industry. These incredible opportunities are available to students undergoing the Future of Beauty course at no additional cost.
“The education was incredible, the teachers would take the time to help you understand all the technical aspects of the treatments so I felt confident to perform treatments out In the industry.”
Christie Cameron
Senior Skin Specialist, Sskin
THIS COULD BE YOU IN 12 MONTHS!
Course Fees & Overview
Your Investment In Your Future Starts Here
| Course Fee | VET STUDENT LOAN APPROVED | NATIONALLY ACCREDITED | CO PAYMENT REQUIRED | KIT & UNIFORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YES | YES | No, for students eligible for VET Student Loans | INCLUDED |
The course fees include both the SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy & SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management. For students eligible for VET Student Loans, full funding for the total course fees is available. This means there are no co-payment or upfront fees required to study. Please Note: VET Student Loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. A VET student loan gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt to the Commonwealth until it is repaid. Enquire to learn more about financing your studies.
To learn more about government funding options click here.
Admissions Criteria
The French Beauty Academy is committed to providing and promoting non-discriminatory and inclusive enrolment practices, and to ensuring that students applying for enrolment into a Diploma have the required aptitude and attributes necessary to reasonably achieve the qualification. Admission into this course is governed by our Student Entry Procedure which can be found here.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does a beauty therapist do?
Beauty Therapists provide a wide range of treatment options including the core salon classics like waxing, massage, eyelash tinting, eyebrow shaping, makeup, manicures and pedicures, body treatments, aromatherapy and spa therapies. They also use their knowledge of skin science to perform facials and provide highly personalised cosmeceutical skincare recommendations. Clients come to beauty therapists for all of their beauty needs to uplift, rejuvenate and enhance their natural beauty.
How long does it take to become a beauty therapist?
The nationally recognised and accredited SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy and SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management is completed in 12 months when studying 3 days per week. Many students of this course secure employment before graduation due to high industry demand for skilled workers.
How much does a beauty therapist make?
Starting salaries for a beauty therapist begin at $65,000 which is on par with the Australian entry level salary. There are many ways to increase earnings including growing into management positions (which this course trains you for), mastering product retailing and building a network of trusted clients who generate repeat business.
How to become a beauty therapist
The SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy is the industry standard qualification to become a beauty therapist. Our innovative update to the standard national curriculum which focuses on cutting-edge skin therapies and outstanding client care and adds the SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management means our graduates are equipped for the best beauty therapy jobs in the industry.
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THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
the brand new cutting-edge SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy & SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management
Why Study The Future of Beauty
CUTTING-EDGECURRICULUM
Our new next-gen skin focused curriculum ensures you remain ahead of new developments and trends in the beauty industry.
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CHOOSE YOUR SPECIALITY
Take your career to new heights! Attend advanced workshops on the latest modalities and skin treatments.
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GRADUATE AHEADOF THE REST
Arm yourself with the vital management skills to run your own business, manage a beauty salon, luxury spa or clinic.
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LEARN WITHTHE BEST
We've partnered with industry leading brands and device technology relevant to the beauty jobs of today and tomorrow.
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Classes are FILLING FAST!
Limited replaces remain for our new Future of Beauty course: next generation training for the skin therapy and beauty business management jobs of tomorrow. Don’t miss out!
WAYS TO STUDY THE DIPLOMA OF BEAUTY THERAPY
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DIPLOMA OF BEAUTY THERAPY (SHB50121)
Take your first steps into the world of beauty therapy...
At The French Beauty Academy, we are dedicated to providing you with the best educational experience to kickstart your dream career in the beauty industry. Our SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy teaches you the fundamentals of traditional beauty therapy, providing you with an introductory qualification to work as a beauty therapist. Upon graduation, our students are specialists in core beauty treatments including body treatments, waxing services, tinting, facials, manicure/pedicure, spa therapies and more.
Learn in our luxurious salon-inspired facilities with some of the industry’s most well-regarded and experienced educators supporting your journey. Our state-of-the-art campuses are equipped with the very latest industry technologies, tools and world-leading brands including MAC Cosmetics, Dermalogica and Aspect. The Diploma Of Beauty Therapy is your first step into a meaningful career and a world of possibilities.
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WHY STUDY AT THE FRENCH
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Our students have access to nothing but the best, including salon-inspired facilities, leading cosmeceutical products and brands (like MAC Cosmetics and Dermalogica), and the industry’s newest technologies.
Extensive Student Support
Our Educators bring a wealth of global industry experience to the classroom – but, more than that, they bring their care and compassion. You’ll have access to pass classes, academic support and career preparation to ensure you are supported every step of the way.
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Producing Beauty Entrepreneurs For Over 35 Years
We are Australia’s most experienced education provider and continue to be at the forefront of developing new training curricula for the industry. A French qualification is the industry’s most prestigious stamp of approval.
Our Brand Partners
We partner with the leading brands so you learn with the best in the industry
What You Will Learn
BEAUTY THERAPY SERVICES
- Manicures and Pedicure Services
- Lash and Brow Services
- Relaxation and Stone Massage Services
- Reflexology Techniques
- Waxing Services
- Makeup Fundamentals
- Nutrition
- Real World In-Salon Experience
SKIN THERAPIES
- Skin Analysis and Skin Science
- Specialised Facials Treatments
- Microdermabrasion
CAREER PREPARATION
- Creating your Resume
- Preparing your Cover Letter
- Practising for a Job Interview
Career Outcomes
- Beauty Therapist
- Spa Therapist
- Massage Therapist
- Health Retreat Therapist
- Lash & brow Technician
- Retail counter work with leading beauty brands
- Spray Tanning Business
- Freelance specialist in massage, makeup artistry, waxing and much more
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STUDY MODEL
Delivery of this highly practical program is designed to fit with your life, work and other commitments. Our Work Integrated Learning model gives students the most extensive hands-on experience of any beauty academy in Australia combining practical skills training with professional development. This means you gain in-salon experience working with paying customers to gain valuable work experience while you study. Our student advisors are ready to help you work on an ideal study plan that suits your lifestyle and career goals.
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Course Fees & Overview
Your Investment In Your Future Starts Here
| Course Fee | VET STUDENT LOAN APPROVED | NATIONALLY ACCREDITED | KIT & UNIFORM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Included |
The course fees includes the SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy. For students eligible for VET Student Loans, there is still a co-payment (out of pocket expense) required to study.
Please Note: VET Student Loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. A VET student loan gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt to the Commonwealth until it is repaid.
The French Beauty Academy is committed to providing and promoting non-discriminatory and inclusive enrolment practices, and to ensuring that students applying for enrolment into a Diploma have the required aptitude and attributes necessary to reasonably achieve the qualification. Admission into this course is governed by our Student Entry Procedure which can be found here. If you have any questions, please enquire about your eligibility.
THE MOST CUTTING EDGE BEAUTY PROGRAM IN AUSTRALIA
OUR NEW DUAL BEAUTY THERAPY DIPLOMA | THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
Admissions Criteria
The French Beauty Academy is committed to providing and promoting non-discriminatory and inclusive enrolment practices. All students enrolling in to the Certificate III – regardless of funding or payment option – are required to:
- Provide a Driver’s License or other form of government issued identification; and
- Pay a deposit to secure a place in the course;
If the applicant is under the age of 18 they must complete the Parental Terms and Conditions Agreement here
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SHB50216
Diploma of Salon Management
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SHB50216 | DIPLOMA OF SALON MANAGEMENT (HAIR AND BEAUTY)
Fast Track Your Career And Become A Hair Or Beauty Clinic Manager
Delivered entirely online through our world-class educational platform, Virtual Beauty, The French Beauty Academy’s cutting-edge SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management is Australia’s premier hair & beauty management qualification for the hair and beauty industries.
The course is designed for those wanting to pursue a career in hair and beauty management. You’ll graduate entirely equipped to work as a Salon and Clinic Manager in hair or beauty, or successfully own a beauty franchise.
With expanding opportunities in industry for women to lead thriving multinational companies, beauty business management has emerged as a new frontier for success, and the SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management has been innovated with industry with a core focus and passion to advance women into leadership, empower women for these opportunities, and develop the future female leaders of industry.
Why Study SHB50216 Diploma Of Salon Management (Hair And Beauty)
This course will immerse you in the fundamentals of business, people management, leadership and marketing and promotion. Whether you have no prior beauty qualifications and are inspired to lead teams, grow businesses and seek to secure a leadership position within a creative industry, or you are an industry professional, apprentice or recent graduates of a beauty, hair or aesthetics course and want to fast track your career and move into management positions, this course will help make your management dreams a reality.
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WHY STUDY AT THE FRENCH
Fast track your career with Australia’s premier hair & beauty management qualification…
You will be immersed in the business principles necessary to grow salon revenue, increase client retention, motivate and inspire staff and strategically develop a thriving business. With subjects dedicated to People and Culture, Marketing and Promotions as well as Leadership and Entrepreneurship, graduates become highly qualified within industry for management roles in luxury spas, beauty and hair salons, and medi clinics.
Increase your earning potential
Those in management positions in spas, salons and clinics are often incentivised and remunerated based on their success in driving the performance of the business and teams. From understanding how to manage a franchise to hiring and driving performance from staff and understanding and implementing strategic business decisions, this qualification will ensure you have a comprehensive ability to step into any beauty or hair management role – which often would take years to achieve through on the job training.
Study your way, anytime, anywhere
Delivered through our world-class educational platform, the SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management is completed entirely online. This means you can study no matter where you live in Australia and what your current commitments are, allowing you to achieve your dreams even if you are in a regional or remote area!
You’ll work through the interactive course content delivered by our hair and beauty educators at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. You’ll join fellow Frenchies in a series of online networking workshops, collaborative sessions, and industry presentations, available exclusively to French Students.
You’ll be in demand for the Industry’s skills gap…
As some of the world’s fastest growing industries, the $700 billion dollar global hair and beauty industries continue to thrive as few of the industries where skills and human touch can not be replaced by technology. With the rise of a new wave of beauty clinics, hair salons, medi-spas, beauty franchises and unique specialty boutique services including barbers, eyelashes, nails and tanning, the need for trained clinic and salon managers has grown exponentially.
Exclusive access to dream jobs
With the help of our dedicated Industry Engagement Team and our global network of employers, we help you land your dream job across multiple beauty and hair pathways. You’ll get opportunities to meet, impress and interview with industry’s most sought after employers who want you!
Exclusive student support
Studying online doesn’t mean you are on your own! Through our online educational platform, you will have access to your very own 1:1 Management coach, supporting and motivating you through your course. You’ll be able to network with and collaborate with your peers, access academic support and hear from a range of guest speakers on their areas of expertise – all part of the French educational experience to ensure you are supported every step of the way.
What You Will learn
Training and Development
- Manage personal work priorities and professional development
- Provide work skill instruction
- Manage people performance
People And Culture
- Strategic direction of people and culture
- HR requirements of successful people management
Marketing & Promotion
- Tactics and strategies to market and drive revenue
- Strategic development of a marketing plan
- New and emerging promotional trends
Dedication To People & Planet
- Manage workplace health and safety
- Manage the impact on the health of the business on our planet
- Opportunities and points of difference in workplace safety, hygiene and sustainability
Leadership And Empowerment
- Management Internship. In a beauty clinic or hair salon of their choice, students will complete a management internship where they will develop their leadership qualities in a real working environment and implement motivational tools, incentives and learn how to empower staff.
Study Mode And Delivery
Flexible Online Learning
National Online Program
6 - 12 Months
Self Paced Online
6 Day Industry Internship
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Our Industry Connections
We partner with the best in the industry
Who You Will Learn From
You’ll learn from the very best. Our highly experienced Educators and management coaches have worked in industry for world leading brands and have been instrumental in the success of many thriving beauty and hair businesses. Along with their passion to inspire and develop the future females of our industries, they bring their real world experience in leadership, people management and their secrets in driving the success of beauty and hair companies to the virtual classroom.
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Whether you’re almost ready to apply or simply have a question about this course, tuition fees, or anything else, fill out your details in the form below and one of our friendly Student Advisors will be in touch.
Career Outcomes
We’re serious about creating meaningful careers and getting you the job of your dreams. We make it our mission to ensure you’re connected to the best jobs in this billion dollar industry.
Our Recruitment program gives you access to a dedicated industry placement team working with the best employers in Australia and internationally to help you secure your preferred employment.
Through our Salon Management program, students can establish successful careers as:
- Spa or salon manager
- Medi-spa manager
- Spa or clinic owner
- Hair Salon Owner
- Hair salon manager
- Beauty or Hair Franchisee
With starting salaries beginning at $65,000 per annum plus incentives this course sets you up to advance your career and help maximise your earning potential. Those in management positions in spas and clinics are often incentivised and remunerated based on their success in driving the performance of the business and teams.
Graduation
Course Fees & Overview
Your Investment In Your Future Starts Here
| Course Fee | VET STUDENT LOAN APPROVED | CO PAYMENT REQUIRED | NATIONALLY ACCREDITED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No, for students eligible for VET Student Loans | Yes |
There are two main ways you can pay for this course: state and national government subsidies and loans, or private finance options such as loans and payment plans.
Government funding loan programs help eligible students cover tuition fees over the duration of the course and the loan is then repaid through the tax system based on income, while some states offer subsidies, meaning the government pays for all or some of your course.
If you are not eligible for government funding, students are able to borrow partial or full funding for this course from a number of private providers – or our recommended partnered provider Zeefi (formerly Study Loans) – with extended loan periods of up to 48 months. Students who privately pay for their Beauty Diploma course must pay a deposit to secure their placement.
Admissions Criteria
The French Beauty Academy is committed to providing and promoting non-discriminatory and inclusive enrolment practices, and to ensuring that students applying for enrolment into the Dual Diploma have the required aptitude and attributes necessary to reasonably achieve the qualification.
As such, all students enrolling in to this course – regardless of funding option – are required to meet the academic requirements:
- provide an Australian Year 12 Certificate; or
- provide evidence of successful completion of an AQF Certificate IV or higher qualification (where the language of instruction is English); OR
- display competence at Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy through an approved Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test
If the applicant is under the age of 18 (at first census date) they must complete two VSL Parental Consent forms, (unless the student is certified as independent, in which case evidence must be provided of independence).
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SHB50121 | CUA51020
Diploma Of Screen And Media Make-Up (Specialist Make-Up Services) & Diploma of Beauty Therapy
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Our Dual Diploma is Unparalleled
Diploma of Screen & Media Make-Up Course Overview
The French Beauty Academy offers a specialised dual diploma qualification in screen and media makeup and beauty therapy that will help you establish a successful career in the makeup industry. This course will equip you with the advanced skills needed to succeed as a screen and media makeup specialist.
Throughout this dual diploma, you will learn essential makeup techniques and industry-standard beauty therapy skills. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including core makeup disciplines, business management and understanding, as well as advanced techniques in fashion, cinema, and special effects makeup.
Upon completion of the course, you will graduate with an impressive portfolio of work that you can use to land a job before you even complete the diploma. Our recruitment program also gives you access to a dedicated industry placement team where you will have the opportunity to work with the best employers in Australia and internationally.
“Better Known As The Harvard Meets Chanel Of The Beauty Industry”
Why Study At The French Beauty Academy?
Australia’s Number 1 Beauty Course
You’ll leave confident, and job-ready and with the world’s best beauty education. Our cutting-edge dual qualification is a world-first program, combining both beauty and entrepreneurship.
Launching Careers In A $500 Billion Dollar Global Industry
Job forecasts have identified a skills shortage of beauty therapists, with approximately only 2 beauty therapists graduating for every 5 beauty jobs available in Australia!
Exclusive Access To Dream Jobs
With the help of our dedicated Industry Support Team and our global network of employers, we help you land your dream job across multiple beauty pathways. You’ll get opportunities to meet, impress and interview with industry’s most sought after employers who want you! 10 / 10 employers rank Frenchies as their preferred employees.
World Leading Campuses
Our students have access to nothing but the best, including salon-inspired facilities, leading cosmeceutical products and brands (like MAC Cosmetics and Dermalogica), and the industry’s newest technologies.
Extensive Student Support
Producing Beauty Entrepreneurs For Over 30 Years
We are Australia’s most experienced education provider and continue to be at the forefront of developing new training curricula for the industry. A French qualification is the industry’s most prestigious stamp of approval.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Beauty Therapy Services
- Lash and brow services
- Massage and body treatments
- Waxing
- Skin analysis and skin science
- Facials and advanced specialised facials
- Manicures and pedicure services
- Real world in-salon and industry experience
Makeup Fundamentals, Advanced Makeup Artistry and Special Effects Makeup
- Makeup fundamentals
- Makeup application and removal including fashion and runway makeup
- Hair design and styling for theatre production and performances
- Special effects makeup – *see unit guide for more information
Business Management and Understandings
- Setting your freelance business up for success
- Business and strategic planning
- Developing marketing materials and social media promotion
Career Outcomes
Salaries Start
At $60,000*
Our Recruitment program gives you access to a dedicated industry placement team working with the best employers in Australia and internationally to help you secure your preferred employment.
Start a career as a:
- Makeup artist
- Retail makeup artist
- Beauty salon or beauty business owner
- Spa therapist on cruise ships
- Beauty Therapist in spas or salons locally,
- Australia wide and overseas
- Spa or salon manager
- Spa therapist for international hotel chains, cruise ships and spa companies
- Health retreat therapist
- Freelance specialist in massage, makeup artistry, waxing and much more
- Sales manager, assistant or brand representative in retail and wholesale
- Operating your own salon, spa, home or mobile business.
Course Fees & Overview
Your Investment In Your Future Starts Here
| Course Fee | VET STUDENT LOAN APPROVED | CO PAYMENT REQUIRED | NATIONALLY ACCREDITED | KIT & UNIFORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No, for students eligible for VET Student Loans | Yes | Included |
The course fees include both the SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy & CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-Up Services). For students eligible for VET Student Loans, full funding for the total course fees is available. This means there are no co-payment or upfront fees required to study. Please Note: VET Student Loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. A VET student loan gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt to the Commonwealth until it is repaid. For course fees visit. Enquire to learn more about financing your studies.
To learn more about government funding options click here
The French Beauty Academy is committed to providing and promoting non-discriminatory and inclusive enrolment practices, and to ensuring that students applying for enrolment into a Diploma have the required aptitude and attributes necessary to reasonably achieve the qualification. Admission into this course is governed by our Student Entry Procedure which can be found here. If you have any questions, please enquire.
Admissions Criteria
- Provide an Australian Year 12 Certificate; or
- Provide evidence of successful completion of an AQF Certificate IV or higher qualification (where the language of instruction is English); OR
- Display competence at Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy through an approved Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test
Ways To Study
Delivery of this highly practical program is designed to fit with your life, work and other commitments. Our Work Integrated Learning model gives students the most extensive hands-on experience of any beauty academy in Australia combining practical skills training with professional development. This means you gain in-salon experience working with paying customers to gain valuable work experience while you study. Our student advisors are ready to help you work on an ideal study plan that suits your lifestyle and career goals.
DELIVERY MODE
Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast
12 Months
Dynamic Interactive Classes
Work-Integrated-Learning
Highly Practical Training: Salon Experience Included
Campus Locations
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Our Flagship Dual Qualification
SHB50121 DIPLOMA OF BEAUTY THERAPY AND CUA51020 DIPLOMA OF SCREEN AND MEDIA (SPECIALIST MAKE-UP SERVICES)
Nationally Accredited Beauty Diploma
Our cutting-edge dual qualification is a world-first program, combining beauty and entrepreneurship. This means you will be equipped with not just practical beauty therapy skills, but business knowledge and industry experience to be ready for the very best jobs across multiple areas like spa therapy, makeup artistry and beauty business.
“From my first day at orientation I recall the feeling of nurture and care. My year at the French was unlike any other and had such a positive impact on my life. The French truly gave me the greatest gift of all, the gift of a bright future.”
AUSTRALIA’S NUMBER 1 BEAUTY COURSE
Our cutting-edge dual qualification is a world-first, nationally recognised and accredited all encompassing beauty program. You’ll leave confident and ready for the best jobs in the industry.
PRODUCING BEAUTY ENTREPRENEURS FOR OVER 30 YEARS
As Australia’s most experienced education provider in the field, we continue to remain at the forefront of developing new training curricula for the industry. A French qualification is the industry’s most prestigious stamp of approval.
LAUNCHING CAREERS IN A $500 BILLION DOLLAR
GLOBAL INDUSTRY
Australia currently has a skills shortage of beauty therapists, with only 1 beauty therapist graduating for every 6 beauty jobs available! Enroll today to be one of the 9/10 French students who secure employment before graduation.
Find the perfect course for you from our range of nationally accredited diploma, certificate and short courses.
Our friendly team of Student Advisors (many of whom are former Frenchies) are just an email, live chat, or phone call away.
Our luxurious, salon-inspired facilities are described as Harvard-meets-Chanel. Find an Australian campus near you!
In the spirit of reconciliation, The French Beauty Academy acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country on which our Campuses stand today. We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of the land, their Elders past, present and emerging, and to their connections to land, sea and community. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.
Read The Uluru Statement here.
