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Nationally RecognisedSHB50121AQF Level 5 — Diploma

Diploma of Beauty Therapy

A nationally recognised qualification covering the full scope of beauty therapy — facials, massage, waxing, lash and brow, nails, and make-up. No entry requirements.

52 Weeks29 units (20 core + 9 elective)Face-to-face and online learning

About This Qualification

This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as beauty therapists to provide a broad range of beauty therapy treatments and services including facial treatments, body massage and treatments, hair removal, lash and brow treatments, nail and make-up services. This includes consultation with clients to provide beauty advice, recommend beauty treatments and services, and sell retail skincare and cosmetic products. These individuals work relatively autonomously and are accountable for personal outputs. Work is typically conducted in beauty salons and spas.

Source: training.gov.au — SHB50121

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. This course is open to all applicants.

Packaging Rules

29 units must be completed: 20 core units + 9 elective units. Electives include 1 unit from Group A (infection control), all units from one of Group B, C, or D (specialisation), and remaining units from the elective list or elsewhere in the SHB Training Package.

Core Units

SHBBBOS008Provide body massages
SHBBFAS005Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations
SHBBFAS006Provide specialised facial treatments
SHBBBOS001Provide lash and brow services
SHBBBOS002Provide waxing services
SHBBMUP005Apply make-up
SHBBNLS001Provide manicure and pedicure services
SHBBSSC001Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy
SHBBSSC002Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy
SHBXCCS004Provide beauty therapy consultation services
SHBBFAS007Provide facial treatments using cosmeceutical products
SHBBHRS001Provide waxing treatments
SHBBHRS002Provide threading services
SHBBHRS003Provide electrolysis treatments
SHBBHRS004Provide advanced electrolysis treatments
SHBBNLS002Provide nail art services
SHBBNLS003Apply gel nail enhancements
SHBBNLS004Apply acrylic nail enhancements
SHBBSSC003Research and apply information on skin science in a skin therapy context
SHBXCCS006Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context

Elective Units (examples)

9 elective units are selected in consultation with your trainer. Examples include:

SHBBBOS003Apply eyelash extensions
SHBBBOS004Apply semi-permanent eyelash extensions
SHBBBOS005Provide body treatments
SHBBMUP006Apply airbrush make-up
SHBBMUP007Apply make-up for photography and film
SHBBSKT001Provide skin therapy consultations
SHBBSKT002Provide advice on specialised skin care formulations and ingredients
BSBSMB401Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
BSBSMB402Plan small business finances

Career Outcomes

Senior Beauty Therapist
Hair or Beauty Salon Manager
Beautician (Small Business)
Beauty Educator
Beauty Clinic Owner

Course Fee

$14,000

Total course fee

Payment Plan Available

$1,400/month over 10 months

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52 Weeks
29 units (20 core + 9 elective)
Face-to-face and online learning
AQF Level 5 — Diploma
View on training.gov.au

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