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On campus, Blended · 5 hours per week (work component)
14 Sep 2026

Course Overview
What is a Diploma of Beauty and Spa Practice? The Diploma of Beauty and Spa Practice delivers the foundational knowledge and skills you need to apply a range of beauty therapy treatments and techniques. Graduate with the expertise to use the most up-to-date technologies and innovations in your professional practice to help clients look and feel their best. The Diploma of Beauty and Spa Practice gives you a thorough understanding of beauty and spa technologies, treatments and practices and lets you gain hands-on experience in our student-run clinic, The Practice Wellbeing Centre, under the supervision of practising aestheticians. A collaborative learning environment encourages engagement, allowing you to confidently begin working in the beauty industry as soon as you finish your beauty therapy diploma. More Learning outcomes and Work-Integrated Learning Apply professional ethics and salon practice in relation to the Beauty/Spa industry Provide a range of beauty/Spa treatments to an accepted professional industry standard Develop interpersonal skills required to work effectively in a team to maintain an inclusive approach to the workplace Develop comprehensive treatment plan to meet client's needs and expectations Apply solution-based thinking to a range of treatments using discretion and professionalism Interpret policies and procedures that govern the effective, safe and ethical treatments in a Beauty/Spa environment Integrate theoretical knowledge of anatomy and physiology to perform a range of practical treatments Investigate industry trends to enhance professional practice in the beauty/spa industry This course has a requirement of 205 hours of professional clinical practice. Download course guide Start online application Study mode On campus, Blended Campus locations* Brisbane, Online Student Domestic International Course duration 1 year full time, part-time options available Start date 14 Sep 2026 15 Feb 2027 31 May 2027 13 Sep 2027 View all key dates Fee & scholarships Learn more This is an AQF Level 5 course delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd. *For more details on international student study options .
Where You Can Study
Sydney
1 Chambers Rd, Leura, NSW 2780
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Manual Aesthetic Techniques
Foundations of Aesthetics
Evidence-based Practice
Aesthetic Practice with Technology I
Professional Clinic Practice I
Social and Emotional Wellbeing
Beauty and Spa Practice I
Elective subject.
Beauty and Spa Practice II
Elective subject.
Common Questions
Yes, Torrens University Australia offers a range of scholarships for international students, including the Motivational Scholarship (up to 25% off tuition), the PEPEA Scholarship (50% off), and pathway scholarships for students coming from partner institutions, with values ranging from 20% to 45% off tuition fees.
Yes, Torrens University Australia offers an Offshore Online Scholarship that provides up to 30% off tuition fees for new international students studying online and residing outside Australia, available across undergraduate and postgraduate courses in all faculties.
Yes, Torrens University Australia offers an Alumni Scholarship designed to support graduates who wish to continue their studies and build on their existing qualifications with the university.
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