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: 52 weeks (including holidays)
Funding: Not Applicable
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Course Overview
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.
Additional Information
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic prerequisites for this qualification; however, applicants must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Possess basic English communication skills
- Demonstrate capacity for outdoor manual work
- Have basic numeracy skills for measurements and calculations
- Participate in an LLN assessment prior to enrolment
Students may also require personal protective equipment (PPE) during practical sessions.
Delivery & Assessment Methods
Training is delivered through a blend of:
- Face-to-face classroom sessions
- Practical workshops and simulated projects
- Workplace-style assessments
- Written tasks and knowledge questions
- Trainer observations and demonstrations
Assessment methods are designed to reflect real industry tasks and workplace expectations.
Career Outcomes
Graduates can work in advanced roles within the beauty and wellness industry, including:
- Beauty Therapist
- Senior Beauty Therapist
- Dermal / Skin Therapist
- Spa Therapist
- Salon Supervisor or Manager
- Cosmetic Retail Consultant
With experience, graduates may progress to salon ownership, advanced skin specialist roles, or training and education positions within the beauty industry.
Pathways
Study Pathways:
Graduates may progress to Certificate III or Certificate IV in Hairdressing. Additional qualifications in makeup, nails, or beauty are also available, with many transferable skills between courses.
Employment Pathways:
Students can enter the industry at different skill levels and may move across sectors such as hairdressing, makeup, and beauty. Further study (e.g., Diploma to higher education) is possible based on individual pathways and specialisation.
Units of Competencies
| Code | Title | Core / Elective |
|---|---|---|
| SHBBBOS008 | Provide body massages | Core |
| SHBBCCS005 | Advise on beauty products and services | Core |
| SHBBFAS004 | Provide lash and brow services | Core |
| SHBBFAS005 | Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations | Core |
| SHBBFAS006 | Provide specialised facial treatments | Core |
| SHBBHRS010 | Provide waxing services | Core |
| SHBBMUP009 | Design and apply make-up | Core |
| SHBBNLS007 | Provide manicure and pedicare services | Core |
| SHBBNLS011 | Use electric file equipment for nail services | Core |
| SHBBRES003 | Research and apply beauty industry information | Core |
| SHBBSSC001 | Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy | Core |
| SHBBSSC002 | Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy | Core |
| SHBXCCS005 | Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting | Core |
| SHBXCCS006 | Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context | Core |
| SHBXCCS007 | Conduct salon financial transactions | Core |
| SHBXCCS008 | Provide salon services to clients | Core |
| SHBXIND003 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | Core |
| SHBXWHS003 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | Core |
| SIRXOSM002 | Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms | Core |
| SIRXSLS001 | Sell to the retail customer | Core |
| SHBBINF002 | Maintain infection control standards | Elective |
| SHBBBOS009 | Provide aromatherapy massages | Elective |
| SHBBBOS010 | Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments | Elective |
| SHBBSPA007 | Provide stone therapy massages | Elective |
| BSBESB304 | Determine resource requirements for new business ventures | Elective |
| BSBESB401 | Research and develop business plans | Elective |
| BSBESB404 | Market new business ventures | Elective |
| BSBESB406 | Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures | Elective |
| BSBESB407 | Manage finances for new business ventures | Elective |
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