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Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy

SHB40121
Hospitality & tourismCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
23Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
46Training providers
Dec 2021Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (SHB40121, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; 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
Senior Beauty TherapistBeauty Therapist
Industries
Beauty
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for SHB40121 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 23 units: 18 core plus 5 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
SHBBBOS008Provide body massages
SHBBBOS009Provide aromatherapy massages
SHBBFAS004Provide lash and brow services
SHBBFAS005Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations
SHBBFAS006Provide specialised facial treatments
SHBBHRS010Provide 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
SHBBNLS008Apply gel and dip powder nail enhancements
SHBBNLS009Apply acrylic nail enhancements
SHBBNLS010Apply nail art
SHBBNLS011Use electric file equipment for nail services
SHBBNLS012Apply advanced nail art
SHBBRES003Research and apply beauty industry information
SHBBSSC001Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy
SHBBSSC002Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy
SHBXCCS006Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context
SHBXCCS007Conduct salon financial transactions
SHBXCCS008Provide salon services to clients
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 SHB40121 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

46 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→
AlffieBased in VIC · Registered since 2015→
All States TrainingBased in QLD · Registered since 2012→
Australasia International SchoolBased in NSW · Registered since 1996→
Australasian Beauty Therapy AcademyBased in ACT · Registered since 2008→
Australian Academy of Beauty Dermal and LaserBased in NSW · Registered since 2000→
Australian Massage & Beauty Institute (AMBI)Based in NSW · Registered since 2014→
Barbery the Craft of a BarberBased in NSW · Registered since 2017→
Brisbane School of BarberingBased in QLD · Registered since 2011→
Canberra Institute of TechnologyBased in ACT · Registered since 1993→
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→
Elly Lukas Beauty Therapy CollegeBased in VIC · Registered since 1992→
Endota Wellness CollegeBased in VIC · Registered since 2006→
Fran Capelli Academy Pty ltdBased in VIC · Registered since 1998→
GCTABased in QLD · Registered since 2010→
GOTAFEBased in VIC · Registered since 1996→
KATRINA'S SCHOOL OF BEAUTYBased in QLD · Registered since 2005→
Larshar College of Beaute and HairBased in QLD · Registered since 2008→

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.