Occupation

461131 Beauty Therapist

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

461131 Beauty Therapist

Provides skin care, beauty and body treatments to clients.

Body Artists and Make-up Artists are excluded from this occupation. Body Artists are included in Occupation 461231 Body Artist. Make-up Artists are included in Occupation 461232 Make-up Artist.

Alternative title

  • Beautician

Specialisations

  • Cosmetic Tattooist
  • Eyelash Technician
  • Manicurist
  • Nail Technician

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Performs a range of beauty treatments such as facials, spray tanning, eyebrow shaping and waxing
  • Administers body treatments such as massages, body wraps and scrubs
  • Conducts skin analyses to determine clients' skin type and condition, and uses superficial beauty devices to treat clients' skin
  • Advises on skincare routines and sells beauty products to clients
  • Maintains a clean and hygienic work area, and sterilises equipment in adherence to health regulations
  • May apply artificial beauty products such as nails or eyelashes
  • May perform cosmetic tattooing on clients