Diploma of Beauty Therapy

SHB50121

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

Train for a beauty therapy career. Learn facial, body and spa treatments through real client experience.

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.

  • Financial help

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

      • Career Boost (general)
      • Career Boost (apprenticeship)

      *To be eligible for this funding, you have to do an apprenticeship.

      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

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

    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 an apprenticeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This apprenticeship is available:

    • Beauty Therapy

  • 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 apprenticeship:
      3 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 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
Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy Core
Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy Core
Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms Core
Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting Core
Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context Core
Provide body massages Core
Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations Core
Provide lash and brow services Core
Provide manicure and pedicare services Core
Provide salon services to clients Core
Provide specialised facial treatments 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 volume eyelash extensions Elective
Design and apply make-up for photography Elective
Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up Elective
Determine resource requirements for new business ventures Elective
Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures Elective
Interpret the chemical composition and physical effects of cosmetic products Elective
Maintain infection control standards Elective
Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments Elective
Manage finances for new business ventures Elective
Market new business ventures Elective
Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments Elective
Provide aromatherapy massages Elective
Provide diathermy treatments Elective
Provide female intimate waxing services Elective
Provide hair reduction treatments using electrical currents Elective
Provide Indian head massages for relaxation Elective
Provide male intimate waxing services Elective
Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments Elective
Provide spa therapies Elective
Provide stone therapy massages Elective
Provide superficial lymph massage treatments Elective
Provide upper body piercings Elective
Research and develop business plans Elective
Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments Elective
Use social media and online tools Elective
Work in a spa therapies framework Elective

Job prospects

The Diploma of Beauty Therapy sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Hair and Beauty Salon Manager

    ANZSCO 142114

    Manage the day to day operations of hairdressing or beauty salons.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Massage Therapist

    ANZSCO 411611

    Massage Therapists perform therapeutic massage and administer body treatments for health, fitness and remedial purposes.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Beauty Therapist

    ANZSCO 451111

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

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

Training providers delivering Diploma of Beauty Therapy

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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