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4611 Beauty and Dermal Therapists

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

4611 Beauty and Dermal Therapists

Perform skin care, body and beauty treatments to maintain and enhance overall skin appearance.

Make-up Artists are excluded from this unit group. Make-up Artists are included in Occupation 461232 Make-up Artist.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
Occupation

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
Occupation

461132 Dermal Therapist

Performs treatments to maintain and enhance overall skin appearance.

Skill level: 2

Main tasks

  • Completes skin analysis and assessment to determine appropriate treatments for clients
  • Applies various dermal therapy treatments for skin rejuvenation, age management and acne treatments, such as microdermabrasion and cosmetic grade peels
  • Uses laser and intense pulsed light devices for hair reduction treatment
  • Provides non-invasive, superficial treatment of pigment and superficial vessels (telangiectasias)
  • Performs a variety of non-surgical procedures within their scope to enhance skin appearance
  • Provides advice to clients on skincare and maintenance, including product recommendation