Beauty Therapists

Beauty Therapists provide skin analyses, facial therapies, skin-care treatments and body treatments such as massage to clients.

**Indicative skill level:**

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

#### In Australia:

- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

#### In New Zealand:

- NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

**Tasks include:**

- discussing client needs, analysing skin characteristics and advising on suitable skin care, treatments and application of make-up - applying general cosmetic and corrective make-up - performing manicures and pedicures including decorative nail art, application of artificial nails, nail repair, and other specialised hand and foot treatments - performing facial and body treatments such as massages - treating unwanted hair through waxing, bleaching, tinting, depilation and electrolysis - evaluating beauty therapy processes and products - receiving bookings, arranging appointments and maintaining client records - providing advice on and selling cosmetic products