Study Spa Management and Wellness major in Australia: A Growing Trend

Is Spa Management and Wellness a new trending major in Australia? It’s very possible because there is a growing demand for this profession in Australia. At the same time, the time to complete this program is relatively short, quick to graduate…

Please contact SET Education to find out the prospects and attractive points of this major.

World Wellness Tourism Market

Global Wellness Institute (GWI) estimates the value of the Global Wellness Tourism Market in 2017 to be approximately 639 billion USD. This particular market shows double the growth rate compared to the general Tourism Market, at around 6.5% annually in the period 2015-2017.
Also according to the report from the Global Wellness Economy Monitor of GWI, Australia is in the top 5 of the Asia-Pacific Wellness Tourism Market. With a clean and green environment, healthy native plants, as well as cultural traditions of Australia have given the rare competitive advantage of this country.
Australia’s Wellness Tourism Market in 2019 through figures:

• • 9.6%: Average Annual Growth Rate of tourist arrivals (within 5 years)
  • 460.000 tourists who engage in Wellness Tourism Trip in 2019
  • 74%: Numbers of Wellness Tourists are domestic visitors in Australia staying overnight
  • 0.9%: The growth rate of overnight stays of foreign visitors per year
  • 13.7%: The growth rate of overnight stays of domestic tourists per year.

Wellness Tourism: A Highly Profitable Industry

In 2017, International wellness tourists on average spent 1,528 USD per trip. This spending level is 53% higher than a typical international tourist.
Domestic wellness tourists spent 609 USD per trip. This spending level even exceeds international visitors, 178% more than the average domestic tourist
It is expected that from 2017 to 2022, Global Wellness Tourism will grow at 7.5%. In particular, the Asia-Pacific Region (including Australia) will grow the fastest, at around 13% annually.

The Spa tourism industry accounts for 48% of the global spending value of Wellness Tourism.

The number of Spas globally increased sharply and there were over 149.000 spas in 2017. The market value of global spa facilities reaches 119 billion US Dolars. In 2022, it is expected that the global spa services market will reach more than 160 billion USD.

The growth of Wellness Tourism and Spa Tourism makes job opportunities in this field more and more abundant.

Wellness at workplace/Corporate Wellness

The market value of Corporate Wellness worldwide is approximately 47,5 billion USD. Only about 9.8% of workers in the world have the opportunity to access this Wellness service.

Anyway, some large Corporations/Companies still have the policy of Wellness at workplace. The reason is because the financial burden and damage caused by workers who are incapacitated and excessive stress is too great compared to their spending on this service.

According to research, one in every six people working in Australia has experienced the psychological and mental health problem at some point.
Many researches show the association between the leadership capacity, stress management and work performance of individuals and teams, groups. Many organizations in Australia work to help the Corporates take better care of their workers’ health, such as:

* Black Dog Institute

Their facility in Sydney helps diagnose, treat and prevent emotional disorders such as depression, fear and bipolar disorder. This organization was founded in 2002 by Professor Gordon Parker, The University of New South Wales.

* Australian HR Institute

The Association includes 2000 members who are the Managers and Human Resource Managers across Australia, headquartered in Melbourne. They have developed a set of Guidelines for Health Care and Protection Practice in the workplace for Human Resource Managers in Australia.

Government of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

This organization has the initiative on Healthier Work Service

This service helps the recruiters develop initiatives to protect and take care of health of workers in the workplace.

* SA Health

This organization has developed a set of Guidelines for Workplace Health and Wellbeing Toolkit. It is considered as the Guidelines for Health Care and Protection in the Workplace.

Therein, the Corporates are guided step-by-step to develop health care and protection programs for the employees at work.

* Worksafe Victoria

The agency also has a set of Guidelines for Healthy Workplace Kit. Guidance on how to implement health care and protection programs in the workplace. Especially useful for recruiters.

* Australian Government Department of Health

This organization has developed the Healthy Workers Initiative website. It is full of instructions and human resources to help develop its own wellness program of of each enterprise.

Thanks to the attention of the Government as well as the Corporates, job opportunities in this field in Australia become easier.

Opportunities for Spa Management and Wellness careers in Australia

There are two management positions in the Wellness Sector that are widely employed in Australia, including:

Spa Manager
Another name: Beauty Manager | Spa Wellness Manager | Salon Manager

Spa Manager can work at Spas in many different models. Such as the clubs, cruise ships, resorts, hot springs or hotels. Spas have a wide range of services such as makeup/beauty, massage, facials, wax, aromatherapy or sauna. Spa size also varies from large to small.

Spa Manager manages the daily operations of the Spa/Beauty Facility. Including human resources, finance, marketing, and service quality. Managers with the Bachelor’s Degree will be given more preference.

Spa Manager is often required the following Skills:

• • Training skill or the Professional Certificate in massage, cosmetology (beauty), beauty care methods (not required but necessary);
  • Corporate/Small business management skills. This includes understanding of management, the Practice Law and regulations on Wellness – Health and Tax.

The average salary for position of Spa Manager in Australia is 59,000 – 63,000 AUD/year.

Health and Wellness Manager

Health and Wellness Managers work for the Corporations, Companies or Community Organizations. They plan and perform tasks that promote the health, safety and well-being of the workers in the organization.

Health and Wellness Manager needs to understand the policy on management and practice of Health – Wellness. They also need to have the management skills and leadership experience.

The average salary for position of Health and Wellness Manager in Australia is 83,600 AUD/year.

Top Spa Management Schools and Wellness Services in Australia

Most programs of Spa Management and Wellness Services major in Australia are short courses within or less than 1 year. The simple input requirements are as follows:

• • Students only need to be 18 years old – have completed the 10th – 12th grade program (depending on the program)
  • IELTS 5.5 – No skill less than 5.0.

Đại học Victoria (Victoria University – VU)

Victoria University (VU) was founded in 1916. Currently, VU is one of the largest and most culturally diverse educational institutions in Australia, and is one of five multidisciplinary universities where offer vocational education (TAFE) and undergraduate education courses.

Victoria University (VU) currently has more than 48.000 students enrolled, including more than 13.400 international students who study the courses in Australia or at VU’s branch abroad. More than 2400 scholars, lecturers and staffs in general together with VU’s students created an open, active and successful VU community.

The course majoring in beauty offered by Victoria University can be mentioned as the Bachelor of Dermal Sciences.

Costs: 15,600 AUD/Semester, the study period is 04 years.

Australian Sustainable Wellness Academy (ASWA)

ASWA’s students have 25 years of teaching and consulting in the field of Corporate Wellness. They have just won the Gold award of the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards 2019. This is an award that recognizes the contributions of the organizations and individuals in the field of global businesses and entrepreneurs.

Student’s program at ASWA focuses on key skills such as:

• • Making the Business Plan
  • Profit Maximization (Finance)
  • Customer Care Service;
  • Recruit, interview and retain the talented person.
  • ASWA has the training facility in Southport, Queensland.

The Programs at ASWA:

• • Diploma of Wellness Spa Management
  • Diploma of Wellness Leadership

The information about tuition fees, the study period

Tuition fee 9,950 AUD for the 1 year or 2 years study program depending on your choice.

The Australian Academy of Beauty and Spa Therapy

The Academy has 40 years of experience in teaching beauty and spa therapies. The Academy’s material facility is modern spas where students can actual practice.

The Academy is accredited with the quality by City and Guilds London Institute, a famous vocational school in the United Kingdom.

The Academy is also a member of the Australasian Spa Association.

After completing the study program at the Academy, you can continue to study the Bachelor of Dermal Sciences at Victoria University.

The Australian Academy of Beauty and Spa Therapy has 4 campuses such as Bella Vista, Chatswood, Kogarah and North Strathfield – in the vicinity of Sydney.

The Programs at the Australian Academy of Beauty and Spa Therapy:

• • Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
  • Diploma of Beauty Therapy
  • Diploma of Salon Management
  • Advanced Diploma of Intense Pulsed Light and Laser for Hair reduction

The information about tuition fees, the study period

• 18,750 AUD for Beauty Business Program including 2 Diplomas: Diploma of Beauty Therapy and Diploma of Salon Management in 1 year
• 16,750 AUD for the 1-year program of Diploma of Beauty Therapy
• 10,000 AUD for the 1-year program of Advanced Diploma of Intense Pulsed Light and Laser for Hair Reduction
• 15,750 AUD for the 1-year program of Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy.

TAFE New South Wales

TAFE New South Wales specializes in teaching the high-quality programs to help international students get the best preparation when entering the official working environment. With a proud teaching tradition, over the past 120 years, TAFE New South Wales has provided students with a wide range of innovative and flexible curriculum options.

TAFE New South Wales’s training mode is also extremely diverse and in tune with the global development trend.

The Programs at TAFE New South Wales:

• • Beauty Therapy Courses
  • Advanced Diploma of Intense Pulsed Light and Laser Hair Reduction (SHB60118)
  • Diploma of Beauty Therapy
  • Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
  • Certificate III in Beauty Services
  • Certificate III in Nail Technology
  • Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
  • Certificate II in Salon Assistant
  • Diploma of Beauty Therapy
  • Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
  • Statement of Attainment in Provide Body Massage and Stone Therapy Massages
  • Diploma of Salon Management
  • Short Courses in Retail and Management

The information about tuition fees, the study period:

Diploma: from 3,750 AUD/Semester

Certificate: from 7,280 AUD/18 Weeks

TAFE SA

TAFE South Australia is a public school system specializing in vocational training of the South Australian Government. The School specializes in training practical skills – practical applications in order to help students get the best preparation after graduation.

The Pathway program with Universities (the completion of Advanced College Course can apply for the Undergraduate Course and be considered for credit reduction based on the number of accumulated credits to help completing the Undergraduate Course in a shorter time and the lower cost of learning). Small class size facilitates learning between teachers and students.

The Programs at TAFE South Australia:

• • Certificate III in Beauty Services
  • Certificate III in Barbering
  • Certificate III in Hairdressing
  • Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
  • Diploma of Beauty Therapy

The information about tuition fees, the study period:

Certificate: from 16,900 AUD/52 Weeks

Diploma: from 22,300 AUD/72 Weeks

TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is the largest vocational school in Queensland. The School has 50 campuses for training across Queensland and is extremely convenient to study.

• • The Programs at TAFE Queensland
  • Diploma of Beauty Therapy
  • Certificate III in Hairdressing

The information about tuition fees, the study period

• • 15,500 AUD/year for the Certificate program (Certificate III)
  • 20,600 AUD/1-year program for the Diploma program (Diploma).

Academia

Academia is the Vocational College having the Campuses for training in Melbourne and Brisbane. The School was awarded the Excellence in International Education – Private Education and Training by the Victorian Government in 2018. In 2012 and 2013, the School also received the award of International Provider of the Year awarded by Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET).

The Programs at Academia

• • Certificate III in Hairdressing
  • Certificate IV in Hairdressing
  • Diploma of Salon Management
  • Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
  • Diploma of Beauty Therapy

The information about tuition fees, the study period

• • The Courses to get Certificate III & IV: 10,000 AUD/1-year program.
  • The courses of Diploma: 10,000 AUD/year for 1.5-2.5 year program.

International College of Queensland

International College of Queensland has campuses for training at Cairns, North Queensland and Sunshine Coast in South East Queensland. The School has been operating for 30 years, formerly known as Cairns Beauty Academy.

The Programs at International College of Queensland

• • Diploma of Beauty Therapy
  • Diploma of Screen and Media
  • Diploma of Remedial Massage
  • Diploma of Salon Management

The information about tuition fees, the study period

• • 7,750 AUD/1-year program for Diploma of Salon Management
  • 14,250 – 16,250 AUD/1-year program for the remaining Diplomas.

Thus, SET Education has just introduced you to the overview of the Wellness major in Australia, as well as the Schools and Institutes where train this major. With the specific characteristics of short training time, condensed theoretical learning environment – many opportunities in practice, this major is quite attractive to dynamic young people who like to work in service – customer care sector.

We hope that the information provided by SET Education will help you be more confident with your choice.

Note: The above information are for reference only, details about each course and tuition fees, please contact the Counselor of SET Education for guidance.