Locally and internationally, the beauty industry is rapidly expanding and changing.

There is a high demand for well trained, professional therapists with knowledge of current and growing industry trends. Clients have higher expectations of the results they receive from treatments and employers are demanding higher professional skills from their staff. Employers will appraise your potential through the quality of your knowledge as well as your level of confidence in practical performance.

AST strives to give students a strong start in the industry, with training that meets and exceeds industry needs. During your training at AST, you will come into contact with a number of trainers with different special interests within the beauty industry. They all, however, have common values though their passion for sharing their knowledge with you, their high industry standards and a desire for you to be the very best therapist possible. If your goal is to reach your highest potential, AST will partner with you to make it a reality.

Some of the benefits of studying beauty with AST are:

• Qualified and experienced therapists available to support you as you progress through your course
• Trainers who are proactive in the industry and have a wide range of industry experience and contacts
• You will use some of the best International and Australian products and have the opportunity to learn about others
• More one-on-one time with your trainers
• Training from a facility that has been on the Gold Coast for 12 years
• Nationally-recognised and accredited training to ensure currency and validity

SIB50110 Diploma of Beauty Therapy

• This nationally recognised course is a high level qualification designed for those people who wish to work as a beauty therapist operating their own business employing staff or working in the beauty industry as part of a team of therapists. This comprehensive course combines all the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and hands on experience required for graduates to operate as an outstanding professional beauty therapist.

SIB40110 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy

• This nationally recognised course is designed for those people who wish to work as a beauty therapist in the beauty industry as part of a team of therapists under supervision. This course combines the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and hands on experience in a key range of treatments required for graduates to operate as a beauty therapist.

SIB30110 Certificate III in Beauty Services

• This nationally recognised course is designed for those people who wish to work in the beauty industry performing a select range of treatments, retailing products or merchandising. This course combines the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and hands on experience in a key range of treatments required for graduates to operate as a beauty therapist.

SIB20110 Certificate II in Makeup & Skin Care

• This nationally recognised course is designed for those people who wish start their career in the beauty industry by working in the makeup and skin care industry. This course combines the foundation practical skills, theoretical knowledge and hands on experience in a key range of subjects required for graduates to work under supervision.