SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy

SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy

Course Overview
Method / Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face training and assessment
Duration: 48 weeks
Duration: $14,000.00 (Initial payment of $1,500.00 with 11 monthly installments of $1,136.00)
Core Units:
SHBBBOS008 Provide body massage
SHBBCCS005 Advise on beauty products and services
SHBBFAS004 Provide lash and brow services
SHBBFAS005 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendation
SHBBFAS006 Provide specialised facial treatments
SHBBHRS010 Provide waxing services
SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-up
SHBBNLS007 Provide manicure and pedicure services
SHBBNLS011 Use electric file equipment for nail services
SHBBRES003 Research and apply beauty industry information
SHBBSSC001 Incorporate knowledge of skin structures and functions into beauty therapy
SHBBSSC002 Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy
SHBXCCS005 Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting
SHBXCCS006 Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context
SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactions
SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clients
SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
SHBXWHS003 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer
Elective Units:
SHBBINF002 Maintain infection control standards
SHBBBOS009 Provide aromatherapy massages
SHBBBOS010 Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments
SHBBSPA007 Provide stone therapy massages
SHBBMUP010 Design and make-up for photography
SHBBMUP011 Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up
SHBBSKS009 Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments
SHBBSPA008 Provide Indian head massages for relaxation
SIRXOSM003 Use social media and online tools
Entry Requirements for the Course:
Entry Requirements for the Course: Urban Skin Academy screens VET students according to the following criteria:

⦿ Are 18 years of age and over

⦿ Are living or working in Australia

⦿ Have successfully completed at least Australian high school year 10, or equivalent

⦿ Have basic computer skills

⦿ Have sound Language, Literacy and Numeracy, and Digital Literacy skills*
*VET students who do not meet the LLN and Digital Literacy requirements of the course may still enrol into the course provided the enrolment has been endorsed by the trainer and corresponding additional support strategies have been put in place.
Evidence Gathering Method (*how the students will be assessed)
⦿ Observation during on-the-job or role play/simulation

⦿ Questioning may include self-assessment, verbal answers, written questionnaires, activity modules or interviews

⦿ Structured Activities may include Projects, Case studies, presentations, role play demonstration, progressive tasks
RPL Details:
RPL Details: Urban Skin Academy has a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy to ensure that an individual’s prior learning, achieved through formal and informal training, work experience or other life experiences, is appropriately recognised. This recognition may assist Learners to progress faster through a unit of competency or allow the VET student full credit.
Resources Required to Complete the Course:
Urban Skin Academy will provide VET students access to: Learning and assessment suite, which includes:

⦿ Learner Guides

⦿ Assessment Workbooks

⦿ Templates for Projects and other activities;


Handwashing facilities:

⦿ Basin

⦿ Hot and cold running water

⦿ Liquid soap

⦿ Hot and cold running water

⦿ Liquid soap

⦿ Single use towels or hand dryer

⦿ Cleaning and disinfection products and equipment

⦿ Client gowns and hair protectors


Individual workstation consisting of:

⦿ Adjustable treatment table with safe working access to both ends and sides

⦿ Massage oils or creams or powder

⦿ Treatment towels or linen, or disposable linen.

⦿ Disposable wax applicators

⦿ Hot and strip wax products from comprehensive and professional product range

⦿ Hot wax pots

⦿ Tweezers

⦿ Wax strips


Lash lift equipment:

⦿ Lash isolating tool

⦿ Under eye pads

⦿ Silicone perming pads

⦿ Perming solution and neutraliser


Personal protective equipment:

⦿ Disposable gloves

⦿ Aprons

⦿ Relevant workplace documentation

⦿ Blank client records

⦿ Organisational policies and procedures relevant to providing body massages

⦿ Safety data sheets for cleaning products

⦿ Manufacturer instruction for ingredients, formulations, labelling and guidelines for use

⦿ Salon treatments menus and pricings

⦿ Product manuals listing

⦿ Bowls

⦿ Brushes for application of products

⦿ Cleaning and disinfection products and equipment

⦿ Client gowns and hair protectors

⦿ Disposable facial wipes, microlances, spatulas and tissues

⦿ Disposable gloves


The following devices:

⦿ Direct current

⦿ Facial steamer

⦿ Hot towel cabinet

⦿ Magnifying lamp


Organisational policies and procedures used for managing work health and safety practices:

⦿ Administering first aid

⦿ Consultation

⦿ Electrical equipment

⦿ Infection control

⦿ Managing emergencies