Certificate III in Beauty Services

SHB30121

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as beauticians to provide a range of beauty services including nail, waxing, lash and brow, and basic make-up services.

These individuals possess a range of well-developed technical and customer service skills where discretion and judgement are required and are responsible for their own outputs. This includes client consultation on beauty products and services.

Work is typically conducted in beauty, waxing, brow and nail salons.

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.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (general)
      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Beauty Services

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      2 years
    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Advise on beauty products and services Core
Apply cosmetic tanning products Core
Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices Core
Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment Core
Conduct salon financial transactions Core
Design and apply make-up Core
Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms Core
Provide lash and brow services Core
Provide manicure and pedicare services Core
Provide salon services to clients Core
Provide waxing services Core
Research and apply beauty industry information Core
Sell to the retail customer Core
Use electric file equipment for nail services Core
Apply eyelash extensions Elective
Design and apply make-up for photography Elective
Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up Elective
Greet and prepare clients for salon services Elective
Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting Elective
Maintain infection control standards Elective
Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments Elective
Pierce ear lobes Elective
Provide female intimate waxing services Elective
Provide male intimate waxing services Elective
Use social media and online tools Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate III in Beauty Services sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Make Up Artist

    ANZSCO 399514

    Make Up Artists design and apply make up to actors, presenters and other performing artists.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

  • Beauty Therapist

    ANZSCO 451111

    Provide skincare and beauty treatments for the face, body, hands and feet.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

  • Hair and Beauty Salon Assistant

    ANZSCO 451812

    Hair or Beauty Salon Assistants assist Hairdressers or Beauty Therapists by performing routine tasks in hairdressing or beauty salons.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

Training providers delivering Certificate III in Beauty Services

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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