Professional Beauty January/February 2019
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Training Package update<br />
The Training Package for the beauty industry is in the process of being<br />
updated. Training Packages are generally reviewed at least every five<br />
years to ensure they are keeping pace with new technology and current<br />
industry practices. In addition to reviewing the current qualifications and<br />
units of competency, two new qualifications have been proposed to cover<br />
skills where new and additional training needs have been identified. A<br />
new, stand-alone qualification in Cosmetic Tattooing is being considered,<br />
with additional content to cover microblading, feathering, use of products<br />
and treatment of adverse effects. There will also be a completely new<br />
qualification to cover skin rejuvenation treatments. This new qualification<br />
will cover treatments not included in the current SHB training package<br />
such as skin needling to 1mm, chemical peels, LED, and IPL and laser for<br />
skin rejuvenation.<br />
Taking part in this review allows you to have a say in what the new<br />
generation of beauty therapists will be trained in. There will be two<br />
rounds of national industry consultation, with the first round commencing<br />
in the coming months. The draft Training Package Products will be<br />
available for public comment via SkillsIQ Feedback Forum. SkillsIQ will<br />
also be conducting national workshops and webinars. The best way to get<br />
involved and stay up to date is to sign up with SkillsIQ to receive updates<br />
( www.skillsiq.com.au ). The project is anticipated for submission in late<br />
<strong>2019</strong>. It’s important to make sure you are aware of any changes that are<br />
occurring to keep yourself and staff ahead of the game.<br />
Business necessities<br />
The time-consuming, mundane basics of running a<br />
business. Check out your compliance with awards.<br />
Anecdotal evidence suggests as many as 47% of<br />
small businesses aren’t paying their employees<br />
correctly. Another of the boring but always<br />
constant facts of life when running a business<br />
is account and record keeping. The Australian<br />
Taxation Office recently received additional<br />
funding to investigate areas of non-compliance<br />
and fraudulent claims. The most common errors<br />
made by small business and sole traders relates to<br />
unsubstantiated expense claims, and not reporting<br />
cash income. Check with your accountant on what<br />
is and isn’t claimable. n<br />
Jeanette Galyer is the Sales and Marketing Director<br />
of Eckstein Australia Real Skin<br />
Care Pty Ltd, the importers and<br />
distributors of Doctor Eckstein<br />
BioKosmetik range in Australia<br />
and New Zealand.<br />
Visit: www.eckstein.com.au<br />
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