Informed Choices - Beauty

Personal and social skills

• Engage comfortably and respectfully with a diverse range of students and clients, including individuals from various cultural and social backgrounds
• Proactively apply practical course skills to real clients and be open to both giving and receiving practical treatments with peers
• Be comfortable working in close physical proximity with others, as required by course activities
• Always maintain a neat and professional presentation and comply fully with uniform policies, including the removal of jewellery when necessary
• Show initiative and enthusiasm for learning in an adult education setting
• Demonstrate responsible, mature, and professional behaviour during all training and assessment activities
• Be willing to reflect on and respond appropriately to feedback provided by lecturers and peers
• Take full responsibility for personal learning and assessment tasks
• Ensure no significant allergic reactions to cosmetic products used within the course, especially those containing nuts
• Be adaptable and open to change within the course structure or learning environment
• Take accountability for personal actions and decisions
• Respect and uphold confidentiality for all client and peer interactions during training

Technical and/or motor skills

• Possess excellent fine motor control to safely and precisely perform tasks in delicate areas, such as around the eyes
• Have adequate vision to accurately and safely carry out all practical skills
• Be capable of using email effectively and responding promptly to communication from lecturers
• Show a willingness to learn and consistently use Blackboard (our digital learning platform) both during class and for independent study at home

Cognitive/intellectual skills

• Maintain control over emotions and reactions in a professional and respectful manner
• Effectively gather, understand, and organise information related to learning and practical tasks
• Apply sound judgment and basic problem-solving skills, particularly in situations involving immediate safety considerations
• Accurately recall and clearly communicate relevant information when required
• Understand others’ perspectives and opinions, and show respect for individual choices and differences
• Maintain appropriate levels of attention and focus to complete tasks accurately and within designated timeframes 

Other requirements

• For some areas of their course, students will be required to provide a live model for assessment.
• Students must be able to perform and receive all treatments outlined in their course and must speak with their coordinator if they have any concerns. Some examples of treatments include body waxing, eyelash extensions, spray tanning, body massage and electrical or advanced facial treatments 

Reading, writing and oral communication

• Read, write, and speak English to a minimum standard of Certificate III in English, to effectively participate in both practical and theoretical components of the course

Numeracy

• Apply basic mathematics in practical contexts, including performing simple calculations and handling money (e.g. counting change)

Technology

• Students are required to bring their own laptops for daily class work. Students have access to the internet while at TAFE
• Students are required to purchase the learning material outlined in the orientation information

All workers must understand their workplace health and safety obligations and safety requirements under the:

•    WA Occupational Safety & Health Act 1984, which imposes obligations on people at workplaces to ensure workplace health and safety.
•    Occupational Safety & Health Regulations 1996 (WA, which describes what must be done to prevent or control certain hazards which cause injury, illness or death.
•    Codes of Practice, which are designed to give practical advice about ways to manage exposure to risks common to industry.
 

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