SHB50121 - Diploma of Beauty Therapy
| Duration | There are multiple durations. Please refer to Course Structure below. |
| Location | Mixed Mode |
| Next intake | January, 2024 |
| Study mode | Mixed Mode |
| Total units | 29 |
Overview
The Diploma of Beauty Therapy is now available in Rockhampton, Gladstone and Mackay.
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. Their work involves the self-directed application of knowledge and skills with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques.
Work is typically conducted in beauty salons and spas.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
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Study experience
- Experienced Teaching Team
- Mixed-Mode Study
Career Opportunities
In the Diploma of Beauty Therapy SHB50121, as a diploma qualified beauty therapist, you could work in beauty salons, day spas, beauty salons, resorts, and clinical environments.
Structure & Availability
Standard Course (Mixed Mode) - July Commencement
Duration:Three (3) years
Cluster 1 - Beauty salon essentials
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBXWHS003 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
| SHBXIND003 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
| SHBBINF002 | Maintain infection control standards |
| SHBBHRS010 | Provide waxing services |
Cluster 2 Lash and Brow
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBXCCS007 | Conduct salon financial transactions |
| SHBXCCS008 | Provide salon services to clients |
| SHBBFAS004 | Provide lash and brow services |
| SHBBNLS011 | Use electric file equipment for nail services |
Cluster 3 Tanning Services
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBBBOS007 | Apply cosmetic tanning products |
| SHBBCCS005 | Advise on beauty products and services |
| SIRXSLS001 | Sell to the retail customer |
Cluster 4 Make up and Nails
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBBMUP009 | Design and apply make-up |
| SHBBMUP011 | Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up |
| SHBBMUP010 | Design and apply make-up for photography |
| SHBBRES003 | Research and apply beauty industry information |
| SHBBNLS007 | Provide manicure and pedicare services |
Cluster 5 Skin and Body Sciences and Well-being
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBBSSC001 | Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy |
| SHBBSSC002 | Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy |
| SHBXCCS006 | Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context |
| SHBXCCS005 | Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting |
| SIRXOSM002 | Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms |
Cluster 6 Indian Head Massage
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBBSPA008 | Provide Indian head massages for relaxation |
Cluster 7 Facials and Body Massage
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBBFAS005 | Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations |
| SHBBFAS006 | Provide specialised facial treatments |
| SHBBSKS009 | Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments |
| SHBBBOS008 | Provide body massages |
Cluster 8 Massage
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBBBOS009 | Provide aromatherapy massages |
| SHBBBOS010 | Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments |
| SHBBSPA007 | Provide stone therapy massages |
Standard Course (Mixed Mode) - February Commencement
Duration:Three (3) years
Cluster 1 Beauty salon essentials
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBXWHS003 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
| SHBXIND003 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
| SHBBINF002 | Maintain infection control standards |
| SHBBNLS011 | Use electric file equipment for nail services |
Cluster 2 Tanning Services
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBBBOS007 | Apply cosmetic tanning products |
| SHBBCCS005 | Advise on beauty products and services |
| SIRXSLS001 | Sell to the retail customer |
Cluster 3 Make up and Nails
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBBMUP009 | Design and apply make-up |
| SHBBMUP010 | Design and apply make-up for photography |
| SHBBMUP011 | Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up |
| SHBBRES003 | Research and apply beauty industry information |
| SHBBNLS007 | Provide manicure and pedicare services |
Cluster 4 Skin and Body sciences and well-being
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBBSSC001 | Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy |
| SHBBSSC002 | Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy |
| SHBXCCS006 | Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context |
| SHBXCCS005 | Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting |
| SIRXOSM002 | Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms |
Cluster 5 Indian head massage
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBBSPA008 | Provide Indian head massages for relaxation |
Cluster 6 Facials and body massage
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBBFAS005 | Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations |
| SHBBFAS006 | Provide specialised facial treatments |
| SHBBSKS009 | Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments |
| SHBBBOS008 | Provide body massages |
Cluster 7 Massage
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBBBOS009 | Provide aromatherapy massages |
| SHBBBOS010 | Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments |
| SHBBSPA007 | Provide stone therapy massages |
Cluster 8 Waxing
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBBHRS010 | Provide waxing services |
Cluster 9 Lash and Brow
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBXCCS007 | Conduct salon financial transactions |
| SHBXCCS008 | Provide salon services to clients |
| SHBBFAS004 | Provide lash and brow services |
Apprenticeship Course (Apprentices Only)
Duration:The duration of the apprenticeship is three (3) years full-time
Unit Sequence
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBXWHS003 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
| SHBXIND003 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
| SHBBINF002 | Maintain infection control standards |
| SHBBHRS010 | Provide waxing services |
| SHBXCCS007 | Conduct salon financial transactions |
| SHBXCCS008 | Provide salon services to clients |
| SHBBFAS004 | Provide lash and brow services |
| SHBBNLS011 | Use electric file equipment for nail services |
| SHBBBOS007 | Apply cosmetic tanning products |
| SHBBCCS005 | Advise on beauty products and services |
| SIRXSLS001 | Sell to the retail customer |
| SHBBMUP009 | Design and apply make-up |
| SHBBMUP011 | Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up |
| SHBBMUP010 | Design and apply make-up for photography |
| SHBBRES003 | Research and apply beauty industry information |
| SHBBNLS007 | Provide manicure and pedicare services |
| SHBBSSC001 | Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy |
| SHBBSSC002 | Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy |
| SHBXCCS006 | Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context |
| SHBXCCS005 | Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting |
| SIRXOSM002 | Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms |
| SHBBSPA008 | Provide Indian head massages for relaxation |
| SHBBFAS005 | Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations |
| SHBBFAS006 | Provide specialised facial treatments |
| SHBBSKS009 | Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments |
| SHBBBOS008 | Provide body massages |
| SHBBBOS009 | Provide aromatherapy massages |
| SHBBBOS010 | Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments |
| SHBBSPA007 | Provide stone therapy massages |
Optional Elective Unit for Apprentices Only
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBBHRS011 | Provide female intimate waxing services |
Standard Course Structure - July Intake
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| July, 2023 | Mixed Mode |
Standard Course (Mixed Mode) - February Commencement
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| February, 2024 | Mixed Mode |
Apprenticeship Course (Apprentices Only)
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| January, 2024 | Mixed Mode |
| February, 2024 | Mixed Mode |
| March, 2024 | Mixed Mode |
| April, 2024 | Mixed Mode |
| May, 2024 | Mixed Mode |
| June, 2024 | Mixed Mode |
| July, 2024 | Mixed Mode |
| August, 2024 | Mixed Mode |
| September, 2024 | Mixed Mode |
| October, 2024 | Mixed Mode |
| November, 2024 | Mixed Mode |
| December, 2024 | Mixed Mode |
This course has no residential schools.
Requirements
Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment must be completed prior to admission, unless the student has completed an equal or high level course.
The SHB Training Package: there are no training pre-requisites for admission into SHB50121, however, the SHB Training Package states two conditions are applicable for students considering the SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy:
1. The SHB50121 qualification is not suitable for secondary students;
2. Persons seeking to enrol into SHBBHRS011 Provide Female Intimate Waxing Services must be 18 years of age or over.
Please note: SHBBHRS011 is an optional elective for apprentices only due to the high number of practical activities required. SHBBHRS011 is only available to persons who have successfully completed the pre-requisite unit SHBBHRS010 Provide Waxing Services.
Course Requirements:
Students and apprentices must bring their own laptop or internet enabled device to every class as all required resources for learning and assessment are only accessible online via the student's Moodle login. A mobile phone is not suitable for this purpose.
Students and apprentices will have access to the textbook, "Professional Beauty Therapy", 4th Edition, via their Moodle login. Students and apprentices may choose to purchase their own hard copy textbook direct from Cengage Publishing.
Additional information:
Under the SHB50121 qualification training package there are pre-requisites related to unit enrolments:
| Core / Elective | Unit | Pre-requisite |
| Core | SHBBNLS007 | SHBBNLS011 |
| Core | SHBBFAS005 | SHBBSSC002, SHBBSSC001 |
| Core | SHBBFAS006 | SHBBSSC001 |
| Elective | SHBBSKS009 | SHBBSSC002, SHBBSSC001, SHBBINF002 |
| Core | SHBBBOS008 | SHBXCCS006, SHBBSSC002, SHBBSSC001 |
| Elective | SHBBBOS009 | SHBXCCS006, SHBBSSC002, SHBBSSC001 |
| Elective | SHBBBOS010 | SHBXCCS006, SHBBSSC002, SHBBSSC001 |
| Elective | SHBBSPA007 | SHBBBOS008 |
| Elective | SHBBHRS011 | SHBBHRS010 |
Fees & Scholarships
2023 Indicative Fees
| Fee Type | Fees |
|---|---|
| Fee for service | $21,663 |
| Fee for service per unit | $747 |
| TAFE Priority Skills Fund/Training Program fee per unit | $100 |
| Co-Contribution Fee | $17,081 |
| Co-Contribution Concessional Fee | $15,718 |
| Co-Contribution Fee per unit | $589 |
| Co-Contribution Concessional Fee per unit | $542 |
2024 Indicative Fees
| Fee Type | Fees |
|---|---|
| Fee for service | $21,663 |
| Fee for service per unit | $792 |
| TAFE Priority Skills Fund/Training Program fee per unit | $5 |
| Co-Contribution Fee | $16,878 |
| Co-Contribution Concessional Fee | $15,428 |
| Co-Contribution Fee per unit | $582 |
| Co-Contribution Concessional Fee per unit | $532 |
| RPL Fee for service per Unit | $373.50 |
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