The benchmark course that provides nationally & internationally accredited beauty, spa, makeup and massage therapy qualifications. Course commencement in January, April, July, September & December.
Exceptional skills training is not enough, we inspire our students to excel with the latest and greatest state of the art facilities and access to industry leading innovators - such as Spa Hayman.
Diploma graduates can obtain pathway entry and up to 1 year credit towards the Bachelor of Dermal Therapies Degree.
If you have a passion for colour, fashion and trends - gain the skills to become a commercial & retail makeup artist.
A global career awaits at leading luxury hotels and resorts world-wide with our internationally accredited ITEC Spa Management and CIDESCO Spa qualifications.
Our Graduates are highly sought after throughout the global spa, salon, beauty & wellness industries. To find out more information - contact us to arrange a tour of our unique facilities and career discussion with our course advisors.
As well as Nationally Accredited qualifications, our Graduates can obtain up to 3 Internationally Accredited qualifications which are recognised globally.
IMPORTANT UPDATE RE : VET STUDENT LOANS
The Australian Government has replaced VET FEE-HELP with the new VET STUDENT LOAN program.
The VET STUDENT LOAN program will provide a limit of $10,000 per eligible Student for the Diploma of Beauty Therapy course. Eligible Students commencing in 2017 will also be able to obtain Skills First Victorian Government funding for their course (in addition to the VET STUDENT LOAN) in order to obtain the maximum Government support available.
The information below relates to Students commencing their studies in 2017.
For further information regarding the VET STUDENT LOAN program see : VET STUDENT LOANS
WHAT IS THE VET STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM?
VET STUDENT LOAN assists eligible full fee-paying students undertaking the SHB50115 Diploma
of Beauty Therapy to pay a $10,000 contribution towards s students tuition fees.
In order to be eligible for VET STUDENT LOANS, applicants must be an Australian Citizen and hold (or be applying for ) a Tax FIle Number and meet the student entry procedure requirements - see the VET STUDENT LOAN website and download the 2017 student booklet for full details of eligibility requirements.
VET STUDENT LOANS is part of the Higher Education
Loan Program (HELP).
In 2017 eligible students can borrow up to $10,000 to pay towards their SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy tuition fees.
Students repay their loan to the Australian Government through the tax system once a student earns the minimum threshold level for repayment, which for 2016-2015 is $54,869 per year ($1055 per week). Once a student earns $1055 per week, their required weekly repayment is approximately $43 per week. Download the VET STUDENT LOAN student booklet for full repayment details.
Click to download the VET STUDENT LOAN student booklet VET STUDENT LOAN STUDENT BOOKLET - PDF
Tuition Assurance : Elly Lukas is a member of the ACPET Australian Tuition Assurance Scheme (ASTAS). Click for further details ACPET
Click for further information for students and Statement of Tution Assurance Information for Students
Download the ACPET Membership Code of Ethics
For further VET STUDENT LOAN information please visit the Australian Government
VET STUDENT LOAN website.
STUDENT ENTRY PROCEDURES
All applicants are required to attend the College for an interview followed by a day of 'course observation' or participation in a 'Spa Taster Day in order to ensure that the applicant is making an informed decision about their career choices. An interview form with language and literacy test is completed prior to the interview to ensure that the applicant is academically suited to the course.
Applicants who wish to access VET STUDENT LOANS must also provide the College with a copy of a Senior Certificate of Education (VCE or VCAL) that has been awarded to the student by an agency or authority of a State or Territory for the student's completion of year 12; OR evidence of successful completion of an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Certificate IV or higher qualification (where the language of instruction is English) OR
The student is assessed as displaying competence at or above Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) in both reading and numeracy which must be conducted with honesty and integrity (see https://www.acer.edu.au/cspa/core-skills-profile-for-adults) AND the College reasonably believes that the students displays that competence. The College will arrange for students access to complete the assessment. The results of the assessment will be reported to the student as soon as is practicable after the assessment and may be provided to the Secretary of the Department of Education & Training. Results are retained by the College for 5 years.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES
Students who wish to withdraw from a vet course of study or from a vet unit of study must do so in writing to the College Student Advisor.
REFUND POLICY (non - vet fee-help / vet student loan eligible course)
A full refund is provided to Students if the course is cancelled or postponed by more than four weeks. If a Student withdraws from the course prior to commencement, a full refund minus $100 administration fee applies. The materials & amenities fee is non-refundable after commencement.
After course commencement, no refund applies. Students are responsible for the payment of their tuition fees.
If for any reason, the College ceases to deliver a course, then a full refund to Students of the total of any upfront payments already paid by the Student for any units the Student has commenced but not completed applies.
REFUND POLICY (vet fee-help / vet student loan eligible course)
A full refund is provided to Students if the course is cancelled or postponed by more than four weeks. If a Student withdraws from the course prior to commencement, a full refund minus $100 administration fee applies. The materials & amenities fee is non-refundable after commencement.
If a Student withdraws from a vet course of study or a vet unit of study before the vet fee-help / vet student loan census date - the Student will not incur a vfh/vsl debt for the unit of study, any tuition fees paid upfront will be refunded and the College will not charge a withdrawal fee.
If a Student withdraws from a vet course of study or a vet unit of study after the vet fee-help / vet student loan census date - the Student will incur a vfh/vsl debt for the unit of study and no refund of any tuition fees paid upfront is applicable.
If for any reason, the College ceases to deliver a course, then a full refund to Students of the total of any upfront payments already paid by the Student for any units the Student has commenced but not completed applies.
For further information regarding census dates, tuition fees, policies and procedures, grievances, complaints, special circumstances, tuition assurance arrangements etc see Student Information.
Book in to attend an information session at our brand new City Campus. RSVP
essential.
Phone (03) 9923 8888 or email rsvp@ellylukas.edu.au to confirm your attendance for any of the dates below (parents & friends welcome).
SPA TASTER DAY(S) : Diploma of Beauty Therapy applicants only - RSVP essential
Thursday 14th December 2017 9.30am to 4.30pm
Thursday 11th January 2018 9.30am to 4.30pm
Thursday 18th January 2018 9.30am to 4.30pm
INFORMATION SESSIONS :
Saturday 3rd June 2017 - commencing at 11.00am, concluding at 12.30pm
Wednesday 14th June 2017 - 2 sessions. Session 1 - 10.00am until 11.30am and Session 2 - 6.00pm to 7.30pm
Wednesday 19th July 2017 - 2 sessions. Session 1 - 10.00am until 11.30am and Session 2 - 6.00pm to 7.30pm
Saturday 5th August 2017 - commencing at 11.00am, concluding at 12.30pm
Wednesday 20th September 2017 - 2 sessions. Session 1 - 10.00am until 11.30am and Session 2 - 6.00pm to 7.30pm
Saturday 7th October 2017 - commencing at 11.00am, concluding at 12.30pm
Wednesday 18th October 2017 - 2 sessions. Session 1 - 10.00am until 11.30am and Session 2 - 6.00pm to 7.30pm
Wednesday 6th December 2017 - 2 sessions. Session 1 - 10.00am until 11.30am and Session 2 - 6.00pm to 7.30pm
VET Student LoansEligible Diploma students can now obtain Commonwealth Government VET STUDENT LOANS assistance for part of their tuition fees. Click on the VET STUDENT LOAN link above for more information.
Additional Makeup programs offered in 2018.All 2017 Makeup programs are fully booked - no further enrolment places are available in 2017. In response to significant demand for this program, additional places will be available in 2018. Interested applicants are advised to contact the College to make a time for an interview and tour without delay.
Elly Lukas Beauty Leadership Conference - SydneyAll current Diploma students are invited to attend our Leadership Conference in Sydney.
International Spa and Beauty Expo.World Spa & Wellnes Awards.Elly Lukas is an official sponsor of the World Spa & Wellness Awards held in London in February 2017.
