DIPLOMA of Beauty Therapy
SHB50121
Summary
This comprehensive program equips students with the full range of skills and in‑depth knowledge required to work confidently as a Beauty Therapist, Nail Technician, and Lash Technician. With expanded training in advanced nail services and lash applications, graduates leave with multiple qualifications and a strong competitive edge in today’s beauty industry.
Career opportunities are diverse and exciting. Graduates can work in day spas, beauty salons, clinics, home‑based businesses, resorts, or cruise ships, with the potential to travel and build a global career.
Our program is highly practical, with students performing a wide variety of treatments on real clients in our Student Salon. You’ll learn how to manage a salon or spa environment and have the opportunity to complete work experience in salons of your choice, helping you build confidence, experience, and industry connections
We keep our class sizes small to ensure every learner receives personalised support, guidance, and hands‑on training. Our blended learning model includes online study, face‑to‑face classes, practical training in our Student Salon, and industry work placement, giving you a well‑rounded and immersive learning experience.
Course Intake
This course is conducted Full Time is over a period of 52 weeks.
| Month | 27th April 2026 |
| Days | Monday – Wednesday |
| Time | 9.00 am to 3.00 pm |
You will receive a confirmation of enrolment that secures your place in an intake or when a deposit is required payment of the deposit will secure a place. Positions will not be held without either requirement.
* Course completion dates may vary due to holiday breaks. Please note: there is a 4 week holiday break over Christmas and New Years period.
Mode of Delivery
All of our Programs have a strong focus on practical application, where students will learn within a simulated workplace environment. Students will work with our highly skilled trainers to observe Trainer demonstrations, practice their skills and receive one on one feedback, gather hints and tips about working in the industry, and reviewing the latest trends.
We use a comprehensive online e-learning system and face to face classes and student salon. Learners will receive a course planner on commencement.
A minimum of 38 hours of work experience must be completed in a Beauty Salon/Spa completing a variety of services
Topics
- Specialised Facial Treatments
- Micro‑Dermabrasion
- Superficial Chemical Peels
- Skincare Product Knowledge
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin
- Makeup Design and Application
- Lash and Brow Services (Tinting, Shaping)
- Eyelash Extensions
- Retail Sales and Customer Service
- Social Media and Professional Standards
- Manicure and Pedicare
- Acrylic Nail Enhancements
- Nail Art
- Electric File Techniques
- Aromatherapy Massage
- Relaxation Body Massage
- Reflexology Relaxation Techniques
- Stone Therapy Massage
- Infection Control Standards
- Safe Hygiene, Health and Work Practices
- Health and Wellbeing in Personal Services
- Nutritional Advice in a Beauty Context
- Salon Financial Transactions
- Working in a Salon or Spa Environment
- Providing Personal Services
- Industry Research and Professional Conduct
Units of Competency
Core Units
- SHBBBOS008 Provide body massages
- SHBBCCS005 Advise on beauty products and services
- SHBBFAS004 Provide lash and brow services
- SHBBFAS005 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations
- SHBBFAS006 Provide specialised facial treatments
- SHBBHRS010 Provide waxing services
- SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-up
- SHBBNLS007 Provide manicure and pedicare serivces
- SHBBNLS011 Use electric file equipment for nail services
- SHBBRES003 Research and apply beauty industry information
- SHBBSSC001 Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy
- SHBBSSC002 Incorporate knowledge of body structure and functions into beauty therapy
- SHBXCCS005 Maintain health and wellbeing in personal services setting
- SHBXCCS006 Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context
- SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactions
- SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clients
- SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
- SHBXWHS003 Apply safe hygiene, heath and work practices
- SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
- SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer
Elective Units
- SSHBBINF002 Maintain infection control standards
- SHBBBOS009 Provide aromatherapy massages
- SHBBBOS010 Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments
- SHBBSPA007 Provide stone therapy massages
- SHBBSKS009 Provide micro-dermabrasiobn treatments
- SHBBSKT011 Provide superficial peel treatments
- SHBBNLS009 Apply Acrylic nail enhancements
- SHBBNLS010 Apply nail art
- SHBBMUP008 Apply eyelash extensions
Requirements
Applicants must have successfully completed Year 12, or AQF Certificate IV or a specific Language Literacy and Numeracy Test (CSPA) to a minimum ACSF Level 3 (if other academic evidence is not supplied).You will also be required to have intermediate computer skills. To be eligible for a VET Student Loan applicants must also be an Australian Citizen.
Prior to enrolment all prospective participants are required to be assessed for Upfront assessment of need and attend a pre enrolment interview.
SUBSIDISED TRAINING
This course is subsidised by the South Australian Government for Eligible Students.
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If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, you can still complete the program but additional course fees apply. Please enquire for more information
WHAT’s InCluded
All Kits & Resources are included in the total Tuition Fee
Face-to-Face Classes
e-Learning Platform
Work Experience Opportunities
Text Book
Job seeking guidance and matching
Beauty Training Salon with clients
Uniform and PPE
Makeup Kit & Brush Set
All Products and Machinery
Learners will be required to supply their own laptop/ Tablet.
Course Fees
$14,711.00 – Tuition Fee (Subsidised)
VET STUDENT LOANS AVAILABLE (for eligible students)
Other payment options are available if not eligible for VET Student Loans or choose not to access a VET Student Loan.
PARTICIPANT COURSE FEE EXEMPTION
Participants over the age of 16 and who are, or have been, under the Guardianship of the Minister for Education.
PARTICIPANT COURSE FEE CONCESSION REIMBURSEMENT
Participant Course Fee concession if:
Participant holds a current:
– Health Care Card;
– Pensioner Concession Card; or
– Veteran Affairs Concession Card; or
– if the Participant is a Prisoner.
Evidence will be required to be supplied and further information will be provided at interview.
VET Student Loans:
see VET Student Loans fee schedule
VET Student Loans is available to eligible students, please check our VET student Loan page for eligibility criteria.
Please Note: If you are eligible and choose to apply for a VET Student Loan, you will incur a HELP debt that will continue to be a debt until it is repaid to the Commonwealth.
Our full time qualifications are AUSTUDY approved.
To apply please complete application form and send with current resume to
info@mediamakeup.com.au
RTO Number: 2316
