DIPLOMA of Beauty Therapy
SHB50121
CRICOS COURSE CODE: 110053E
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 78 weeks.
| Month | New enrolments available monthly |
| Days | Monday – Wednesday + Thursday In Salon Hours (by appointment) |
| 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
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 10, be at least 18 years of age and basic computer competency and minuinm IELTS 5.5 overall band score
Incidental Expenses
$600.00 – Beauty Kit
$895.00 – Makeup Kit
$120.00 – Uniform
$300.00 – Makeup Brushes & Tool
$1915.00 – Total
Learners will be required to supply own laptop or device.
Incidental expenses are payable 30 days before course commences unless negotiated otherwise.
Course Fees
$23,868.00 – Course Fee
$5000.00 – Deposit
Payment plans can be negotiated
To apply please complete application form and send with current resume to
info@mediamakeup.com.au
RTO Number: 2316 CRICOS Provider Code: 03159G
