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Certificate III in Beauty Services

SHB30121
Hospitality & tourismCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
18Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
55Training providers
Dec 2021Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (SHB30121, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Beautician
Industries
Beauty
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for SHB30121 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 18 units: 14 core plus 4 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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HLTINF005Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments
SHBBBOS007Apply cosmetic tanning products
SHBBCCS005Advise on beauty products and services
SHBBFAS004Provide lash and brow services
SHBBHRS010Provide waxing services
SHBBHRS011Provide female intimate waxing services
SHBBHRS012Provide male intimate waxing services
SHBBINF002Maintain infection control standards
SHBBMUP008Apply eyelash extensions
SHBBMUP009Design and apply make-up
SHBBMUP010Design and apply make-up for photography
SHBBMUP011Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up
SHBBNLS007Provide manicure and pedicare services
SHBBNLS011Use electric file equipment for nail services
SHBBRES003Research and apply beauty industry information
SHBBSKS006Pierce ear lobes
SHBXCCS005Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting
SHBXCCS007Conduct salon financial transactions
SHBXCCS008Provide salon services to clients
SHBXCCS009Greet and prepare clients for salon services
SHBXIND003Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
SHBXWHS003Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
SIRXOSM002Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
SIRXOSM003Use social media and online tools
SIRXSLS001Sell to the retail customer
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the SHB30121 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

55 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Active Career CollegeBased in NSW · Registered since 2004→
ADELAIDE INSTITUTE OF HAIR & BEAUTY PTY LTDBased in SA · Registered since 2014→
Advanced School of Beauty TherapyBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→
Aid to Beauty Training Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2025→
AIETBased in VIC · Registered since 2003→
All States TrainingBased in QLD · Registered since 2012→
artisan training academyBased in QLD · Registered since 2023→
Australasia International SchoolBased in NSW · Registered since 1996→
Australasian Beauty Therapy AcademyBased in ACT · Registered since 2008→
AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF BEAUTY AND NAIL TECHNOLOGY PTY LTDBased in NSW · Registered since 2018→
BeautymastersBased in VIC · Registered since 1997→
Bendigo Kangan InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
Box Hill InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
Casey College of Beauty Therapy Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2009→
Central Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
Chisholm InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1998→
Colour Cosmetica Academy Pty LtdBased in SA · Registered since 2001→
Contour Systems Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2000→
Demi InternationalBased in QLD · Registered since 2012→
Elly Lukas Beauty Therapy CollegeBased in VIC · Registered since 1992→
Elysian Institute of Beauty and Complementary StudiesBased in QLD · Registered since 2015→
Endota Wellness CollegeBased in VIC · Registered since 2006→
GCTABased in QLD · Registered since 2010→
Gold Coast Learning CentreBased in QLD · Registered since 2010→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.