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SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy

Develop the high-level technical skills and anatomical knowledge required for professional skin analysis and treatment planning.

COURSE DETAILS

Qualification Code: SHB50121

RTO Code: 91503

Course Name: Diploma of Beauty Therapy

Delivery Mode: Face-to-face training with practical workshop and site-based learning

Course Duration: 12 to 18 months

Funding: Not Applicable

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Course Overview

This qualification is designed to provide students with advanced skills and knowledge required to work as a beauty therapist in a range of salon, spa, and wellness environments.

The course focuses on developing competencies in facial treatments, body therapies, skin analysis, advanced beauty techniques, and client care, preparing students for professional roles within the beauty industry.

Training is delivered through a combination of face-to-face practical sessions and theory-based assessments, with a strong emphasis on hands-on learning in a simulated salon environment.

This course is suitable for individuals who are looking to advance their career in beauty therapy or build on existing skills within the industry.

This is a nationally recognised qualification under the SHB Hairdressing and Beauty Services Training Package, delivered in accordance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015.

Additional Information

Entry Requirements

Students must:

  • Be 18 years or older
  • Provide valid identification
  • Meet Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirements
  • Have an interest in beauty therapy

Students may be required to:

  • Purchase a beauty therapy kit
  • Bring models for practical assessments
  • Attend all practical sessions
  • Follow hygiene and safety standards

This course is delivered through:

  • Face-to-face classroom training
  • Practical training in simulated salon/spa environment
  • Online or written theory assessments
  • Practical competency-based assessment

Students will gain hands-on experience using industry-standard tools, equipment, and products.

Assessment methods may include:

  • Written or online theory assessments
  • Practical demonstrations
  • Observation by assessor
  • Projects and assignments

Students must demonstrate competency in both theory and practical components.

Typical duration: 12 to 18 months

Study mode: Full-time or part-time options may be available

Upon successful completion, students may seek employment as:

  • Beauty Therapist
  • Skin Therapist
  • Spa Therapist
  • Salon Supervisor
  • Freelance Beauty Specialist

Students will develop advanced practical and technical skills, including:

  • Perform advanced facial treatments and skin therapies
  • Conduct skin analysis and recommend treatments
  • Body massage and relaxation therapies
  • Hair removal techniques (waxing, etc.)
  • Cosmetic tanning services
  • Lash and brow treatments
  • Client consultation and treatment planning
  • Retail product recommendation and sales
  • Hygiene, infection control, and workplace safety

Graduates may find employment in:

  • Beauty salons
  • Day spas and wellness centres
  • Cosmetic clinics
  • Retail beauty environments
  • Freelance beauty services

After completing this qualification, students may progress to:

  • Advanced beauty or dermal therapy courses
  • Business or salon management qualifications

Units of Competencies

CodeTitleCore / Elective
SHBBBOS008Provide body massagesCore
SHBBCCS005Advise on beauty products and servicesCore
SHBBFAS004Provide lash and brow servicesCore
SHBBFAS005Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendationsCore
SHBBFAS006Provide specialised facial treatmentsCore
SHBBHRS010Provide waxing servicesCore
SHBBMUP009Design and apply make-upCore
SHBBNLS007Provide manicure and pedicare servicesCore
SHBBNLS011Use electric file equipment for nail servicesCore
SHBBRES003Research and apply beauty industry informationCore
SHBBSSC001Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapyCore
SHBBSSC002Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapyCore
SHBXCCS005Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services settingCore
SHBXCCS006Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy contextCore
SHBXCCS007Conduct salon financial transactionsCore
SHBXCCS008Provide salon services to clientsCore
SHBXIND003Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environmentCore
SHBXWHS003Apply safe hygiene, health and work practicesCore
SIRXOSM002Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platformsCore
SIRXSLS001Sell to the retail customerCore
SHBBINF002Maintain infection control standardsElective
SHBBBOS009Provide aromatherapy massagesElective
SHBBBOS010Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatmentsElective
SHBBSPA007Provide stone therapy massagesElective
BSBESB304Determine resource requirements for new business venturesElective
BSBESB401Research and develop business plansElective
BSBESB404Market new business venturesElective
BSBESB406Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business venturesElective
BSBESB407Manage finances for new business venturesElective

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Makeup School Sydney (RTO 91503) offers hands-on training in beauty, hair, health, and business from our Rockdale campus to get you job-ready.

RTO Code: 91503

ABN:51 089 307 371