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Diploma of Beauty Therapy

SHB50121
Hospitality & tourismDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
29Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
72Training providers
Dec 2021Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (SHB50121, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Careers this can lead to

This course is a recognised way into 1 career. Each one opens that career's page: pay, outlook and how to get in.

Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Beautician (Small Business)Senior Beauty Therapist
Industries
Beauty
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for SHB50121 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 29 units: 20 core plus 9 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBESB304Determine resource requirements for new business ventures
BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
BSBESB404Market new business ventures
BSBESB406Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
HLTINF005Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments
SHBBBOS008Provide body massages
SHBBBOS009Provide aromatherapy massages
SHBBBOS010Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments
SHBBBOS011Provide superficial lymph massage treatments
SHBBCCS005Advise on beauty products and services
SHBBCCS006Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments
SHBBCCS007Interpret the chemical composition and physical effects of cosmetic products
SHBBFAS004Provide lash and brow services
SHBBFAS005Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations
SHBBFAS006Provide specialised facial treatments
SHBBHRS010Provide waxing services
SHBBHRS011Provide female intimate waxing services
SHBBHRS012Provide male intimate waxing services
SHBBHRS013Provide hair reduction treatments using electrical currents
SHBBINF002Maintain infection control standards
SHBBMUP009Design and apply make-up
SHBBMUP010Design and apply make-up for photography
SHBBMUP011Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up
SHBBMUP015Apply volume eyelash extensions
SHBBNLS007Provide manicure and pedicare services
SHBBNLS011Use electric file equipment for nail services
SHBBRES003Research and apply beauty industry information
SHBBSKS007Provide diathermy treatments
SHBBSKS008Provide upper body piercings
SHBBSKS009Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments
SHBBSPA005Work in a spa therapies framework
SHBBSPA006Provide spa therapies
SHBBSPA007Provide stone therapy massages
SHBBSPA008Provide Indian head massages for relaxation
SHBBSSC001Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy
SHBBSSC002Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy
SHBXCCS005Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting
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 SHB50121 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

72 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→
All States TrainingBased in QLD · Registered since 2012→
Angel Institute of EducationBased in WA · Registered since 2008→
AUIT Group Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
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 Capital Training Institute Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2019→
AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF BEAUTY AND NAIL TECHNOLOGY PTY LTDBased in NSW · Registered since 2018→
Australian Future Wellbeing Education Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2019→
Australian Massage & Beauty Institute (AMBI)Based in NSW · Registered since 2014→
Barbery the Craft of a BarberBased in NSW · Registered since 2017→
BEAUTY THERAPY TRAINING AUSTRALIABased in QLD · Registered since 2008→
BeautymastersBased in VIC · Registered since 1997→
BeautyPlus Academy Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2026→
Bendigo Kangan InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
Box Hill InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
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→

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.