1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition, Revision 1

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Contents >> Major Group 4 Community and Personal Service Workers >> SUB-MAJOR GROUP 45 Sports and Personal Service Workers >> MINOR GROUP 451 Personal Service and Travel Workers >> UNIT GROUP 4511 Beauty Therapists

UNIT GROUP 4511 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 II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. 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

Occupation:

451111 Beauty Therapist

451111 BEAUTY THERAPIST

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

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

Electrologist (Hair Remover)

Manicurist

Nail Technician