SHB50121 - Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Overview
The Diploma of Beauty Therapy is now available in Gladstone.
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 course.
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Study Experience
- Experienced Teaching Team
- Mixed-Mode Study
- Beauty Kits and Resources
- Uniform Requirements
- Study Now, Pay Later
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)
Duration:Three (3) years.
Core
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBBCCS005 | Advise on beauty products and services |
| SHBBHRS010 | Provide waxing services |
| SIRXSLS001 | Sell to the retail customer |
| SHBBMUP009 | Design and apply make-up |
| SHBBRES003 | Research and apply beauty industry information |
| SHBBNLS007 | Provide manicure and pedicare services |
| SHBBSSC002 | Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy |
| SIRXOSM002 | Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms |
| SHBXCCS005 | Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting |
| SHBXCCS006 | Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context |
| SHBBSSC001 | Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy |
| SHBBBOS008 | Provide body massages |
| SHBBFAS006 | Provide specialised facial treatments |
| SHBBFAS005 | Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations |
| SHBXCCS008 | Provide salon services to clients |
| SHBBFAS004 | Provide lash and brow services |
| SHBXCCS007 | Conduct salon financial transactions |
| SHBXIND003 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
| SHBXWHS003 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
| SHBBNLS011 | Use electric file equipment for nail services |
Elective
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBBBOS010 | Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments |
| SHBBSPA007 | Provide stone therapy massages |
| SHBBBOS009 | Provide aromatherapy massages |
| SHBBBOS007 | Apply cosmetic tanning products |
| SHBBMUP011 | Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up |
| SHBBMUP010 | Design and apply make-up for photography |
| SHBBSPA008 | Provide Indian head massages for relaxation |
| SHBBSKS009 | Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments |
| SHBBINF002 | Maintain infection control standards |
Apprenticeship Course (Apprentices Only)
Duration:The duration of the apprenticeship is three (3) years full-time
Core
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBXWHS003 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
| SHBBNLS011 | Use electric file equipment for nail services |
| SHBBHRS010 | Provide waxing services |
| SHBXIND003 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
| SHBBFAS004 | Provide lash and brow services |
| SHBBNLS007 | Provide manicure and pedicare services |
| SHBBMUP009 | Design and apply make-up |
| SHBXCCS008 | Provide salon services to clients |
| SIRXSLS001 | Sell to the retail customer |
| SHBXCCS007 | Conduct salon financial transactions |
| SHBBCCS005 | Advise on beauty products and services |
| SHBBSSC002 | Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy |
| SHBBFAS006 | Provide specialised facial treatments |
| SHBBSSC001 | Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy |
| SHBXCCS005 | Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting |
| SHBBBOS008 | Provide body massages |
| SIRXOSM002 | Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms |
| SHBBRES003 | Research and apply beauty industry information |
| SHBBFAS005 | Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations |
| SHBXCCS006 | Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context |
Elective
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBBINF002 | Maintain infection control standards |
| SHBBBOS007 | Apply cosmetic tanning products |
| SHBBSKS009 | Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments |
| SHBBMUP010 | Design and apply make-up for photography |
| SHBBMUP011 | Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up |
| SHBBBOS009 | Provide aromatherapy massages |
| SHBBSPA008 | Provide Indian head massages for relaxation |
| SHBBSPA007 | Provide stone therapy massages |
| SHBBBOS010 | Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments |
Elective - Optional
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SHBBHRS011 | Provide female intimate waxing services |
Standard Course (Mixed Mode)
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| February, 2025 | Mixed Mode, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City |
| July, 2025 | Mixed Mode, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City |
| February, 2026 | Mixed Mode, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City |
| June, 2026 | Mixed Mode, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City |
This course has no residential schools.
Requirements
Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy, numeracy and digital literacy 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
Fee for Service/ Full Fee
Fee for Service/Full Fee occurs when the full tuition fee is charged to students. This may occur when the course is not included in government subsidy program/s or the student is not eligible for a government subsidy. These students are obligated to cover the entire cost. Learn more about Paying for TAFE.
Co-Contribution and Co-Contribution Concessional Fee
Some government-funded training programs, such as Certificate 3 Guarantee and Higher Level Skills, require students to contribute to the cost of their education through a co-contribution fee. This fee varies depending on the course and the student's eligibility for a concessional rate. Additional costs, such as uniforms and course resources, may also apply. More details on eligibility and exemptions can be found on How to Apply for TAFE Certificates and Diplomas.
Starting the 1st of July 2025, the Queensland Government is updating its TAFE subsidy offerings. Students commencing from this date will need to be reassessed, potentially requiring additional documentation to maintain their funding. Those who do not provide the necessary documents, or are no longer eligible, may lose their subsidy and continue as full-fee-paying students. For more information visit Paying for TAFE and review Important Changes to TAFE Subsidies from July 2025.
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This course is included in the Australian Government’s VET Student Loan (VSL) program, assisting eligible students pay tuition fees. Refer to the VET Student Loan webpage for more information, eligibility and census date calendar. A VET student loan gives rise to a VETSL debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid.
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How to Apply
We appreciate your interest in SHB50121 - Diploma of Beauty Therapy. There are currently no more intakes in 2025 for this course. Applications for 2026 are expected to open in September 2025. Register your interest to be notified when applications are open.
