SHB40115 - Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
This is an ideal course if you would like to launch your career in the beauty industry by becoming a professional beauty practitioner.
Mixed Mode, Employer Based (VET Providers Only)
There are multiple durations. Please refer to Course Structure below.
19 units
On successful completion of the full qualification, individuals can continue to work in a salon as a Beauty Therapist to provide treatments such as facial treatments, body massage, hair removal, lash and brow treatments, natural nail and make-up services. They communicate with clients to recommend treatments and services and sell retail skin care and cosmetic products.
This qualification is for someone who is highly motivated, can work independently, and deliver a range of high quality treatments. The role of a beauty therapist is 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 skin-care and cosmetic products.
Their work involves the self-directed application of knowledge and skills where judgement and initiative is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques. A beauty therapist must be able to create and build a client base, encourage repeat custom through consistent re-booking of clients and provide knowledgeable advice in regards to products and services.
Work is typically conducted in beauty salons and spas.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
Mackay Trainee Course
Duration:This course is for trainees only.
Full time traineeship needs to be completed in 24 months.
Part-time traineeship options available. Needs to be completed in 48 months.
Core
SHBBBOS001 | Apply cosmetic tanning products |
SHBBBOS002 | Provide body massages |
SHBBBOS003 | Provide body treatments |
SHBBFAS001 | Provide lash and brow services |
SHBBFAS002 | Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations |
SHBBHRS001 | Provide waxing services |
SHBBMUP002 | Design and apply make-up |
SHBBNLS001 | Provide manicure and pedicare services |
SHBBRES001 | Research and apply beauty industry information |
SHBXCCS001 | Conduct salon financial transactions |
SHBXCCS002 | Provide salon services to clients |
SHBXIND001 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
SHBXWHS001 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
Elective
SHBBCCS001 | Advise on beauty products and services |
SHBBINF001 | Maintain infection control standards |
SHBBSKS005 | Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments |
BSBSMB403 | Market the small business |
SHBBBOS004 | Provide aromatherapy massages |
SHBBFAS003 | Provide specialised facial treatments |
SHBBHRS002 | Provide female intimate waxing services |
SHBBMUP003 | Design and apply make-up for photography |
SHBBMUP004 | Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up |
SHBBNLS006 | Apply advanced nail art |
SHBBNLS005 | Use electric file equipment for nail services |
SHBBNLS004 | Apply nail art |
SHBBNLS003 | Apply acrylic nail enhancements |
SHBBNLS002 | Apply gel nail enhancements |
SHBBMUP001 | Apply eyelash extensions |
Rockhampton/Gladstone Trainee Course
Duration:This course is for trainees only.
Full time traineeship needs to be completed in 24 months.
Part-time traineeship options available. Needs to be completed in 48 months.
Core
SHBXWHS001 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
SHBXIND001 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
SHBXCCS002 | Provide salon services to clients |
SHBXCCS001 | Conduct salon financial transactions |
SHBBRES001 | Research and apply beauty industry information |
SHBBNLS001 | Provide manicure and pedicare services |
SHBBMUP002 | Design and apply make-up |
SHBBHRS001 | Provide waxing services |
SHBBFAS002 | Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations |
SHBBFAS001 | Provide lash and brow services |
SHBBBOS003 | Provide body treatments |
SHBBBOS002 | Provide body massages |
SHBBBOS001 | Apply cosmetic tanning products |
Elective
SHBBMUP001 | Apply eyelash extensions |
SHBBNLS004 | Apply nail art |
SHBBMUP004 | Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up |
SHBBMUP003 | Design and apply make-up for photography |
SHBBHRS002 | Provide female intimate waxing services |
SHBBFAS003 | Provide specialised facial treatments |
SHBBBOS004 | Provide aromatherapy massages |
SHBBSKS005 | Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments |
SHBBINF001 | Maintain infection control standards |
SHBBCCS001 | Advise on beauty products and services |
This course is for traineeship training only.
Students must be employed within a Beauty salon or spa with the appropriately qualified supervisor/s.
During the sign-up process salons will be required to verify they can meet the training requirements required within individual units. Alternative arrangements can be made if any gaps are identified.
Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or high level course.
On successful completion of the full qualification, individuals can continue to work in a salon as a Beauty Therapist to provide treatments such as facial treatments, body massage, hair removal, lash and brow treatments, natural nail and make-up services.
They communicate with clients to recommend treatments and services and sell retail skin care and cosmetic products.
Fee for service | $8,575.00 (2023) |
Fee for service per unit | $343.00 (2023) |
Please refer to the VET student fees price lists, eligibility criteria applies for subsidised funding. If you are unsure please call us on 13 27 86.
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Thank you for considering Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy (SHB40115). CQUni TAFE is developing a new offering for this diploma. There is currently no confirmed date for availability, however if you register your interest we will let you know when applications open.