COLLEGE OF SKIN AND BEAUTY THERAPYC O U R S E G U I D E 2 0 20
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OUR HISTORY & BEAUTY
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCEElla Baché skincare brand has been established inAustralia since the 1950’s. Ella Baché College, theeducational arm of the company, has been nurturing
the careers of thousands of Beauty Therapists since1963. The College enjoys an unrivalled reputationfor educational excellence and post graduate
employment of our beauty therapy graduates. We
proactively work with industry partners, salon andother beauty employers to ensure that Ella Baché
beauty therapy education is at the forefront of thelatest trends and technology.

OUR POINTS OF DIFFERENCEI N T E R N AT I O N A L S T U D E N T S
C H OO S E E L L A B AC H É C O L L EG E
A qualified Beauty Therapist is a skincare expert able to consult witha client about their skin condition, diagnose their needs to obtain ahealthier skin and recommend a treatment and homecare regime.
Working in a Beauty Salon, on a cosmetic counter in a retail store, ina 5 star resort or hotel or on a cruise ship they are the go to person
for all clients’ skincare concerns. Engaging with customers at every
level of their salon experience is a major part of the beauty therapist’s
daily activity.
An Ella Baché therapist is an expert in skincare with a strong
understanding of key body systems, skin biology, anatomy andcosmetic chemistry. Our therapists apply their expertise in performinga wide range of specialised face and body treatments. At Ella Baché webelieve that no two skins are alike and customise our clients’ skincare
solutions accordingly.

•The only College in Australia that is fully integrated
with a global skincare brand•Our students gain access to over 150 Ella Baché
Salons and selected Ella Baché David Jones
counters nationally offering work experience
opportunities•

Our team of highly qualified and experienced
educators are dedicated to sharing their passion
for skincare, and ensuring that our students areinspired to the best they can be•

Career outcomes – our course provides many
career pathways and opportunities for ourgraduates. Many of our graduates are currently
working as beauty therapists, salon managers
and trainers. International students will find thatan Ella Baché qualification is widely respected inmany countries•

Career pathways - Ella Baché College qualifications
offer a huge range of career options in the skincare
and beauty related industries including beautysalons (including Ella Baché salons), day spas,
medical spas, and wellness centres•

Career Pathways International – Ella Baché college
qualifications, along with completing the ITEC andCIDESCO qualifications, offers a range ofopportunities including On-campus recruitment
sessions with Steiner who run spa’s on worldwide
cruise ships or working with world leading skincarebrands•

Academic pathways – Ella Baché College has had
an articulation pathway agreement with Victoria
University since 2009. Graduates gain credits fromtheir Diploma of Beauty Therapy into theBachelor of Dermal Sciences

An Ella Baché qualification opens doors nationally and internationally
so it’s natural for international students to choose Ella Baché College
when deciding to study beauty therapy in Australia.
Ella Baché College of Skin and Beauty Therapy is registered withCRICOS, Provider No: 01474B, to deliver nationally accredited beauty
therapy courses for Overseas Students who hold a valid Student Visa.
International students study at our Artarmon (North Sydney)
campus with our local Australian students, and are taught by ourinspiring trainers who bring a wealth of Beauty industry experienceto their training.

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S H B 5 0115 D I P LO M A O F B E A U T Y T H E R A P Y
As a graduate of Ella Baché College,
you will become an expert in skincare by
applying the fundamental knowledge andpractical skills in performing a wide rangeof specialised facial and body treatments.

OUR STUDENTS WILL LEARN
HOW TO:•

conduct client consultations andprovide salon services professionally•

apply their understanding of skinbiology, anatomy and physiology
of major body systems in designingsuitable treatments for clients•

apply their underpinning knowledgeof cosmetic chemistry to selectappropriate products for treatments•

perform lash and brow treatments•

provide nail treatments including
manicure and pedicure•

perform a range of waxing treatments
efficiently and professionally•design and apply makeup to enhancefacial features•

provide a range of facial treatments
according to the skin type and skinconditions of the client•deliver a range of body treatmentswith electrical equipment anddifferent
massagetechniques
including Swedish, lymphatic, stonemassage, reflexology and Indianhead massage•

blend and apply a range ofaromatherapy oils for aromatherapy
massage and various beauty
treatments•

perform electrolysis and diathermysafely and professionally•

apply small business knowledge
in operating and managing salon
business

COURSE DETAILSQUALIFICATION

Diploma of Beauty Therapy

COURSE CODE

SHB50115

CRICOS CODE

089073C

TOTAL COURSE FEES

$17,500
Includes Ella Baché Uniform (pants and top)
Ella Baché Product Starter Kit$20,505
International package including ITEC and CIDESCO
qualificaions

DELIVERY MODE

On Campus in Sydney

COURSECOMMENCEMENT

February, June, September

COURSE DURATIONOn Campus
57 weeks (inclusive of college breaks)
2.5 days per week from 9am to 4:45pm

WORK EXPERIENCE

150 hours of work experience in addition to thecourse hours.

COLLEGE UNIFORMS

All students receive an Ella Baché uniform (pants andtop) which must be worn at the college and duringwork experience.

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C O U R S E O U T L I N E:
S H B 5 0115 D I P LO M A O F B E A U T Y T H E R A P YThis course outline relates to both
EdFlex™ Sydney and EdFlex™ Blendedprograms.

CORE UNITS (13)UNIT CODE

UNIT TITLESHBXWHS001

Apply safe hygiene, health and work practicesSHBBFAS001

Provide lash and brow services

SHBBNLS001

Provide manicure and pedicare services

SHBBHRS001

Provide waxing services

SHBBMUP002

Design and apply make-up

SHBXCCS002

Provide salon services to clients

SHBBRES001

Research and apply beauty industry information

SHBXIND001

Comply with organisational requirements withina personal services environment

SHBXCCS001

Conduct salon financial transactions

SHBBFAS002

Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations

SHBBBOS002

Provide body massages

SHBBBOS003

Provide body treatments

SHBBFAS003

Provide specialised facial treatments

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UNIT CODE

UNIT TITLESHBBHRS002

Provide female intimate waxing services

SHBBBOS006

Provide superficial lymph massage treatments

SHBBBOS004

Provide aromatherapy massages

SHBBCCS002

Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil
blends for beauty treatments

SHBBSPA003

Provide stone therapy massage

SHBBSPA004

Provide indian head massages for relaxation

SHBBBOS005

Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments

SHBBFIN001

Maintain infection control standards

SHBBSK005

Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments

SPECIALISATIONELECTIVE STREAMSAt the commencement of Trimester 3,students will be invited to select one (1)of the following Specialisation Streams.

COURSE OUTCOMES
To achieve the qualification of SHB50115
Diploma of Beauty Therapy, 25 Units ofCompetency must be completed. The
25 Units of Competency are comprisedof 13 Core Units, 9 General Elective
Units plus 3 Specialisation Elective units.

FURTHER STUDY PATHWAYS
Ella Baché College has an articulationagreement with Victoria University.
Graduates of the SHB50115 Diplomaof Beauty Therapy will receive 8 subjectsof credit (equivalent to the first year of the4-year Bachelor of Dermal Sciences
degree.Graduates who meet the University entry requirements will be offered aplace and can enter the program at thestart ofthe second year. The Dermal
Therapies Degree at Victoria University
can beattempted and completed onlinefrom the second year onwards.

ELECTROLYSIS/DIATHERMY SPECIALISATION (3)UNIT CODE

UNIT TITLESHBBHRS004

Provide hair reduction treatments using electrical currents

SHBBSKS002

Provide diathermy treatments

BSBSMB404

Undertake Small Business Planning

BUSINESS SPECIALISATION (3)UNIT CODE

UNIT TITLE

BSBSMB403

Market the small businessBSBSMB404

Undertake small business planning

BSBSMB406

Manage small business finances

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E L L A B AC H É
P ROD U C T
S TA R T E R K I T
All students receive an Ella Baché
product starter kit including cleanser,
moisture protective, exfoliant, masqueand massage oil, designed to meetdiffering skin types and conditions.
These products are to be used bystudents during their studies to practiceperforming treatments outside of formal
college lessons.
•All required products and equipment,
including Ella Baché products, areprovided for use on campus and in
all practical training sessions•All Ella Baché College students
receive a discount on the retailprice of Ella Baché products while
studying at the college

G R A D U AT E A N D
A R T I C U L AT I O N PAT H WAY S
International Student Graduates of theDiploma of Beauty Therapy qualification may:••

ITEC Qualification: gain an additional
international qualification with ITEC,
the UK’s leading awarding bodyfor professional qualifications inBeauty Therapy.

•CIDESCO: Comite International d’Esthetique et de Cosmetologie, is the world’s
leading international Beauty Therapy
Association. Founded in 1946 with its
head office in Zurich, Switzerland,
CIDESCO is represented in over 33
countries and issues the world’s mostprestigious qualifications in the field ofaesthetics and beauty therapy. CIDESCO
International Schools are overseen by
CIDESCO to ensure that they adhere to
the most rigorous standards of education, assessment and facilities and that
graduates are of the highest calibre.
Opportunities and advancement possibilities are much greater for CIDESCO
Diploma holders and for those who areserious about building a career.

COURSE OUTCOMES
To achieve the qualificationof SHB50115 Diploma ofBeauty Therapy, 25 UnitsofCompetency
mustbe completed. The 25
Units of Competency arecomprised of 13 Core Units,
9 General Elective Units plus
3 Specialisation Elective units.

Apply for the credit transfer pathway
into the Victoria University Bachelor of
Dermal Sciences degree. Our Diplomaof Beauty Therapy graduates gain eight
credit points (equivalent to one yearof study) into this four-year Bachelorlevel course. This degree is a CRICOSApproved course.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS•It is important to note that prior topracticing on clients, students areexpected to perform treatments on eachother during practical training sessions
throughout the course.It is an essential
part of learning experience which enables

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students to experience the ‘philosophy’of beauty therapy, to feel and understandwhat is being experienced by clients.
In addition, students will need to stand fora prolonged timeframe while performing
treatments. The treatment timeframe canrange from 15 minutes upwards depending on the treatment.

WORK EXPERIENCE•

All students are required to complete
150 hours of external work experiencein a beauty salon. This will enable
students to gain invaluable practicalexperience.

•Work experience can be undertaken
at any salon; it is not a requirementthat work experience be completed at
an Ella Baché salon. Please note: EllaBaché salons are independently ownedand operated.

•Work experience hours are in addition
to the course hours.

•Work experience does not counttowards the assessment of the course.

•Work experience will be done
concurrently with study and maycommence during Trimester 2 or later inthe course. Incomplete work experience
hours can be completed at the end of
the course as required.

•Our Trainers
assists students toprepare for work experience and wherepossible to find a work experienceplacement.

OT H E R I M P O R TA N T I N F O R M AT I O NSTUDY DESTINATIONACCOMODATION

LIVING IN SYDNEY

There are many options for student accommodation in close proximity of the Campus,
including living with a family homestay, shared apartments, student residences or living on
your own. The following websites may help give you an idea of price:

The harbour city of Sydney is situatedbetween the Blue Mountains and the PacificOcean. Sydney is a geographically stunning,
friendly and cosmopolitan city that people
from all over the world call home. It’s aplace of pristine beaches and chic cafés andrestaurants and bars. Nature is always close
by with stunning beaches 20 minutes away,
and major National Parks in every direction.

ARTARMON CAMPUS
Ella Baché College campus is situated on
the lower North Shore suburb of Sydney,
Artarmon, a short 15 minutes train ride fromthe Sydney CBD. The College is locatedwithin the Head Office of Ella Baché – you will
be studying amongst the Marketing, Finance,
Sales and Creative Services teams of EllaBaché Pty. Ltd. No other beauty therapy
college in Australia will provide you suchaccess while you are studying. St. Leonards
railway station and Artarmon railway stationis only 10 minutes’ walk away, and a free
shuttle bus will bring you from the station tothe College. St Leonards has many cafes andshops and is a colourful and lively place andvery safe for students. It is also home to RoyalNorth Shore Hospital, one of Sydney’s best.

www.realestate.com.au
http://www.homestaynetwork.org
www.student.com/Sydney/Accommodation

LIVING COST IN AUSTRALIA
Here is an Estimate of Daily and weekly Expenses:
Rent$200 - $500 per week (depending on if you share or live alone).
See Accommodation

Bus or train ticket$20 - $50 per week (depending on how far from campus you live)

Weekly Groceries$50 - $100 approximately per person

Pre-paidphone card

$20 - $30 per week

Cup of coffee$3 - $5

Take away food

$8 - $20

For more information about studying in Australia, go to www.studyinaustralia.gov.au

C O N TAC T
T: +61 (02) 8423 5655
F: +61 (02) 9460 4180
E: enquiries@ellabachecollege.edu.au
W: www.ellabachecollege.edu.au
Ella Baché College Pty Ltd
ABN 78 001 446 359
RTO Provider No 6704
CRICOS 01474B