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Diploma of Beauty Therapy

  • Diploma

Utilise your creative and artistic skills for a successful career in the beauty industry with this qualification.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Course Code
SHB50121, 111838H
Study Mode
In person, Online
Domestic Fees
$12,804 per year / $15,014 total
International Fees
$12,804 per year / $15,014 total

About this course

Utilise your creative and artistic skills for a successful career in the beauty industry with this qualification. Learn the full range of face and body treatments including facials, makeup, body massage, waxing, lash and brow treatments, aromatherapy, spray tan, and skills in retail and sales operations. In addition you will learn about reflexology, Indian head massage and hot stone massage.

Training is conducted by industry specialists in the latest dermal cosmeceutical skin care including how to perform microdermabrasion and specialised skin peels. You will have the opportunity to investigate new developments and learn safety protocols for intense pulsed light and laser hair reduction treatments.

On completion of this course, you will have the skills to start up your own business and to work in the beauty industry.

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Equivalent to Australian Year 11.

Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Study locations

Perth

Online

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Beauty Salon Owner
  • Day Spa Therapist
  • Industry Educator or Trainer
  • Salon Therapist
Career opportunities
  • Beauty Salon Owner
  • Day Spa Therapist
  • Industry Educator or Trainer
  • Salon Therapist
  • Beauty Salon Owner
  • Day Spa Therapist
  • Industry Educator or Trainer
  • Salon Therapist
  • Course structure

    To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 29 units. These 29 are comprised of 20 core units and 9 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

    Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

    Core units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • SHBBBOS008
      Provide body massages
    • SHBBCCS005
      Advise on beauty products and services
    • SHBBFAS004
      Provide lash and brow services
    • SHBBFAS005
      Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations
    • SHBBFAS006
      Provide specialised facial treatments
    • SHBBHRS010
      Provide waxing services
    • SHBBMUP009
      Design and apply make-up
    • SHBBNLS007
      Provide manicure and pedicare services
    • SHBBNLS011
      Use electric file equipment for nail services
    • SHBBRES003
      Research and apply beauty industry information
    • SHBBSSC001
      Incorporate knowledge of skin structure 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
      National ID
      Unit title
    • BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices
    • SHBBBOS007 Apply cosmetic tanning products
    • SHBBBOS009 Provide aromatherapy massages
    • SHBBBOS010 Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments
    • SHBBCCS006 Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments
    • SHBBINF002 Maintain infection control standards
    • SHBBSKS009 Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments
    • SHBBSPA007 Provide stone therapy massages
    • SHBBSPA008 Provide Indian head massages for relaxation