Careers in focus
Career as a Cosmetic Nurse
According to the HealthTimes website, cosmetic nurses perform a range of non-surgical procedures including but not limited to laser treatments, cosmetic injectables, chemical peels and other dermal procedures. The beauty industry has seen exponential growth in recent years and cosmetic nurses are in ever-increasing demand.
Nurses performing injectable procedures must work under the supervision of a doctor and as such many are employed by private cosmetic clinics. Cosmetic nurses may also work for themselves, either running their own practice or freelancing with spas and cosmetic clinics.
To become a cosmetic nurse in Australia, students must first be qualified as a Registered Nurse (RN). An RN qualification is usually gained through the completion of a Bachelor of Nursing course, which is offered at numerous universities in Victoria.
Once an RN, a graduate diploma of cosmetic nursing course can be studied which takes approximately 10 months’ full time to complete and will provide students with the skills to perform cosmetic procedures, dermal treatments and injectable procedures including dermal fillers and muscle relaxants. Students are also required to complete around 76 hours of clinical placement. Salaries for a cosmetic nurse vary depending on their experience, location and employer. However, salaries in excess of $80,000 are quite common.
Find out more at HealthTimes - Cosmetic Nurse
Career in Air Conditioning Technology
According to the Career Cornerstone Centre, air conditioning engineering technologists work in the design, installation, and service of heating and air conditioning systems in residential and commercial buildings. They know how to select and maintain equipment that ensures building comfort.
According to the Good Universities Guide, there are a range of specialised roles in this field, such as –
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Draftsperson
Refrigeration and air conditioning draftspersons design and produce working drawings of mechanical systems for refrigeration and air conditioning systems within a building project so that they can be manufactured, constructed, and installed. Apart from having an aptitude for problem-solving, good communication skills, and being able to work as part of a team, a particular interest must be enjoying technical and design activities.
- Automotive Air Conditioning Fitter
Automotive air conditioning fitters install and repair air conditioning units in various types of vehicles and machinery, such as cars, trucks, vans, and tractors. Successful fitters enjoy practical and manual activities, have good hand-eye coordination, an aptitude for mechanical work, are able to keep up to date with technological change, and have good problem-solving skills.
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics select components, assemble, install, test, fault-find, service and repair industrial, commercial, and domestic refrigeration and air conditioning systems in homes, shops, factories, office buildings, hospitals, supermarkets, and cold stores. Besides having an aptitude for problem-solving, good communication skills, and being able to work as part of a team, other important personal requirements of these specialised mechanics are being able to work with hand and power tools, enjoy and have an aptitude for technical work, and work patiently, systematically and thoroughly.