SHB30121 / SHB50121

Certificate III in Beauty Services / Diploma of Beauty Therapy

Dual award

Upgrade your career in beauty with this high-level dual qualification and become a beauty therapist or makeup artist.

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STUDY LOCATIONS North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On campus

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 14 Jul 2025 Duration: 1 year View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Concession

$7,805

Subsidised

$8,415

Full Fee

$16,645

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Course overview

Develop your success in the beauty industry with this high-level dual qualification pathway. Learn the specialised knowledge and high-level skills you need to work as a senior beauty therapist.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the beauty therapy industry is currently experiencing very strong growth with around 25,000 job openings expected over the next five years. Employers are looking for qualified candidates who are reliable, well presented, and interact well with others.

This dual course will give you the advanced skills in areas including body massage and treatments, facial treatments, make up design, waxing services, and more. You ‘ll be guided by an expert team of professionals who are passionate about the beauty industry and have a thorough understanding of industry trends and requirements.

Success completion of this course will give you the specialised skills and knowledge that industry employers are seeking.

What can I do?

Beauty Therapist
Beauty Consultant
Make-up Artist
Beautician

Course outcome:

SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services

SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy

Dual award

Take advantage of our dual award offerings and get two qualifications instead of one. In most cases you will only need to complete a few additional units to upgrade your qualification. Save time, enhance your job prospects, and add value to your skill set.

Real-world training facilities

At TAFE Queensland we put theory into practice in our real-world learning environments. With access to industry-standard professional salons as your classroom, you will graduate with confidence, knowing you have all the skills you need to get right to work.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete units as per the list below.

SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services
To achieve this qualification you will need to complete 18 units:
Core Competencies: 14
Elective Competencies: 4

SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy
To achieve this qualification you will need to complete 29 units:
Core Competencies: 20
Elective Competencies: 9

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services

SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services

UNIT CODE
SHBBBOS007

Apply cosmetic tanning products

UNIT CODE :
SHBBBOS007

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select and apply cosmetic tanning products.
UNIT NAME
Apply cosmetic tanning products

UNIT CODE
SHBBCCS005

Advise on beauty products and services

UNIT CODE :
SHBBCCS005

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to advise clients on a range of professional beauty products and services.
UNIT NAME
Advise on beauty products and services

UNIT CODE
SHBBFAS004

Provide lash and brow services

UNIT CODE :
SHBBFAS004

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide lash and brow services that include shaping and colouring.
UNIT NAME
Provide lash and brow services

UNIT CODE
SHBBHRS010

Provide waxing services

UNIT CODE :
SHBBHRS010

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide waxing services to remove unwanted facial and body hair.
UNIT NAME
Provide waxing services

UNIT CODE
SHBBMUP009

Design and apply make-up

UNIT CODE :
SHBBMUP009

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply facial make-up products for day, evening or special occasions.
UNIT NAME
Design and apply make-up

UNIT CODE
SHBBNLS007

Provide manicure and pedicare services

UNIT CODE :
SHBBNLS007

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide services and advice to clients requiring hand, foot and nail care.

Pre-requisite unit :
SHBBNLS011
UNIT NAME
Provide manicure and pedicare services

UNIT CODE
SHBBNLS011

Use electric file equipment for nail services

UNIT CODE :
SHBBNLS011

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use electric file equipment in conjunction with artificial nail applications.
UNIT NAME
Use electric file equipment for nail services

UNIT CODE
SHBBRES003

Research and apply beauty industry information

UNIT CODE :
SHBBRES003

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to access information and update knowledge of the beauty industry and relevant industry legislation.
UNIT NAME
Research and apply beauty industry information

UNIT CODE
SHBXCCS007

Conduct salon financial transactions

UNIT CODE :
SHBXCCS007

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to conduct financial transactions for the sale of products and services within a personal services environment.
UNIT NAME
Conduct salon financial transactions

UNIT CODE
SHBXCCS008

Provide salon services to clients

UNIT CODE :
SHBXCCS008

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide a complete customer salon service experience.
UNIT NAME
Provide salon services to clients

UNIT CODE
SHBXIND003

Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment

UNIT CODE :
SHBXIND003

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work in a personal services environment by integrating knowledge of workplace rights and responsibilities and organisational policies and procedures, and by using effective team and individual work practices to plan and organise daily work activities.
UNIT NAME
Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment

UNIT CODE
SHBXWHS003

Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices

UNIT CODE :
SHBXWHS003

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to follow safe practices to minimise risks to self, client and colleagues in a salon environment.
UNIT NAME
Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices

UNIT CODE
SIRXOSM002

Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms

UNIT CODE :
SIRXOSM002

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source information on, and work according to, a range of ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms for business purposes.
UNIT NAME
Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms

UNIT CODE
SIRXSLS001

Sell to the retail customer

UNIT CODE :
SIRXSLS001

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to deliver quality customer service and sell to retail customers. It requires the ability to determine customer needs, match products and services to their needs, and facilitate a sale.
UNIT NAME
Sell to the retail customer

SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy

SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy

UNIT CODE
SHBBBOS008

Provide body massages

UNIT CODE :
SHBBBOS008

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide full body relaxation massages.

Pre-requisite unit :
SHBBSSC001 , SHBBSSC002 , SHBXCCS006
UNIT NAME
Provide body massages

UNIT CODE
SHBBCCS005

Advise on beauty products and services

UNIT CODE :
SHBBCCS005

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to advise clients on a range of professional beauty products and services.
UNIT NAME
Advise on beauty products and services

UNIT CODE
SHBBFAS004

Provide lash and brow services

UNIT CODE :
SHBBFAS004

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide lash and brow services that include shaping and colouring.
UNIT NAME
Provide lash and brow services

UNIT CODE
SHBBFAS005

Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations

UNIT CODE :
SHBBFAS005

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide facial treatments to meet client needs.

Pre-requisite unit :
SHBBSSC001 , SHBBSSC002
UNIT NAME
Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations

UNIT CODE
SHBBFAS006

Provide specialised facial treatments

UNIT CODE :
SHBBFAS006

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide specialised facial treatments incorporating the use of ultrasonic, galvanic and direct current devices.

Pre-requisite unit :
SHBBSSC001
UNIT NAME
Provide specialised facial treatments

UNIT CODE
SHBBHRS010

Provide waxing services

UNIT CODE :
SHBBHRS010

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide waxing services to remove unwanted facial and body hair.
UNIT NAME
Provide waxing services

UNIT CODE
SHBBMUP009

Design and apply make-up

UNIT CODE :
SHBBMUP009

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply facial make-up products for day, evening or special occasions.
UNIT NAME
Design and apply make-up

UNIT CODE
SHBBNLS007

Provide manicure and pedicare services

UNIT CODE :
SHBBNLS007

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide services and advice to clients requiring hand, foot and nail care.

Pre-requisite unit :
SHBBNLS011
UNIT NAME
Provide manicure and pedicare services

UNIT CODE
SHBBNLS011

Use electric file equipment for nail services

UNIT CODE :
SHBBNLS011

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use electric file equipment in conjunction with artificial nail applications.
UNIT NAME
Use electric file equipment for nail services

UNIT CODE
SHBBRES003

Research and apply beauty industry information

UNIT CODE :
SHBBRES003

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to access information and update knowledge of the beauty industry and relevant industry legislation.
UNIT NAME
Research and apply beauty industry information

UNIT CODE
SHBBSSC001

Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy

UNIT CODE :
SHBBSSC001

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use a knowledge and understanding of skin structure, functions, systems and their interrelationships in order to identify and analyse client needs, design and perform beauty therapy treatments and provide post-treatment service.
UNIT NAME
Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy

UNIT CODE
SHBBSSC002

Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy

UNIT CODE :
SHBBSSC002

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use a knowledge and understanding of body structures, functions, systems and their interrelationships in order to identify and analyse client needs, design and perform beauty therapy treatments and provide post-treatment service.
UNIT NAME
Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy

UNIT CODE
SHBXCCS005

Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting

UNIT CODE :
SHBXCCS005

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to maintain personal health and wellbeing by implementing techniques that facilitate improved workplace health and wellbeing, and work-life balance.
UNIT NAME
Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting

UNIT CODE
SHBXCCS006

Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context

UNIT CODE :
SHBXCCS006

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply the principles of nutrition, as based on healthy food and nutrition guidelines, when providing information to clients that will enhance the outcomes of beauty therapy treatments and clients' general wellbeing.
UNIT NAME
Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context

UNIT CODE
SHBXCCS007

Conduct salon financial transactions

UNIT CODE :
SHBXCCS007

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to conduct financial transactions for the sale of products and services within a personal services environment.
UNIT NAME
Conduct salon financial transactions

UNIT CODE
SHBXCCS008

Provide salon services to clients

UNIT CODE :
SHBXCCS008

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide a complete customer salon service experience.
UNIT NAME
Provide salon services to clients

UNIT CODE
SHBXIND003

Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment

UNIT CODE :
SHBXIND003

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work in a personal services environment by integrating knowledge of workplace rights and responsibilities and organisational policies and procedures, and by using effective team and individual work practices to plan and organise daily work activities.
UNIT NAME
Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment

UNIT CODE
SHBXWHS003

Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices

UNIT CODE :
SHBXWHS003

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to follow safe practices to minimise risks to self, client and colleagues in a salon environment.
UNIT NAME
Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices

UNIT CODE
SIRXOSM002

Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms

UNIT CODE :
SIRXOSM002

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source information on, and work according to, a range of ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms for business purposes.
UNIT NAME
Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms

UNIT CODE
SIRXSLS001

Sell to the retail customer

UNIT CODE :
SIRXSLS001

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to deliver quality customer service and sell to retail customers. It requires the ability to determine customer needs, match products and services to their needs, and facilitate a sale.
UNIT NAME
Sell to the retail customer

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services

SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services

UNIT CODE
HLTINF005

Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments

UNIT CODE :
HLTINF005

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to maintain infection prevention during skin penetration treatments and to review clinic compliance with the applicable state or territory and local council requirements.
UNIT NAME
Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments

UNIT CODE
SHBBCCS004

Demonstrate retail skin care products

UNIT CODE :
SHBBCCS004

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to demonstrate skin care products for the purpose of retail cosmetic sales.
UNIT NAME
Demonstrate retail skin care products

UNIT CODE
SHBBMUP010

Design and apply make-up for photography

UNIT CODE :
SHBBMUP010

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and apply make-up for photographic shoots in natural and artificial light.
UNIT NAME
Design and apply make-up for photography

UNIT CODE
SHBXCCS005

Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting

UNIT CODE :
SHBXCCS005

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to maintain personal health and wellbeing by implementing techniques that facilitate improved workplace health and wellbeing, and work-life balance.
UNIT NAME
Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting

SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy

SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy

UNIT CODE
SHBBBOS007

Apply cosmetic tanning products

UNIT CODE :
SHBBBOS007

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select and apply cosmetic tanning products.
UNIT NAME
Apply cosmetic tanning products

UNIT CODE
SHBBBOS009

Provide aromatherapy massages

UNIT CODE :
SHBBBOS009

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide aromatherapy massages using blended aromatic plant oils.

Pre-requisite unit :
SHBBSSC001 , SHBBSSC002 , SHBXCCS006
UNIT NAME
Provide aromatherapy massages

UNIT CODE
SHBBCCS004

Demonstrate retail skin care products

UNIT CODE :
SHBBCCS004

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to demonstrate skin care products for the purpose of retail cosmetic sales.
UNIT NAME
Demonstrate retail skin care products

UNIT CODE
SHBBCCS006

Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments

UNIT CODE :
SHBBCCS006

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select and blend aromatic plant oils for use in face and body treatments to meet specific client needs.

Pre-requisite unit :
SHBBSSC001
UNIT NAME
Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments

UNIT CODE
SHBBMUP010

Design and apply make-up for photography

UNIT CODE :
SHBBMUP010

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and apply make-up for photographic shoots in natural and artificial light.
UNIT NAME
Design and apply make-up for photography

UNIT CODE
SHBBSKS009

Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments

UNIT CODE :
SHBBSKS009

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide micro-dermabrasion treatments using pre-set systems to exfoliate the skin of the body or face.

Pre-requisite unit :
SHBBINF002 , SHBBSSC001 , SHBBSSC002
UNIT NAME
Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments

UNIT CODE
SHBBSPA005

Work in a spa therapies framework

UNIT CODE :
SHBBSPA005

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to promote spa treatments, and create and maintain a spa services environment.
UNIT NAME
Work in a spa therapies framework

UNIT CODE
SHBBSPA006

Provide spa therapies

UNIT CODE :
SHBBSPA006

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide wet and dry spa therapies to meet client needs.
UNIT NAME
Provide spa therapies

UNIT CODE
SHBBSPA007

Provide stone therapy massages

UNIT CODE :
SHBBSPA007

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide full body massages with hot and cold stones.

Pre-requisite unit :
SHBBBOS008
UNIT NAME
Provide stone therapy massages

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

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Townsville - Pimlico	On campus with some online	14 Jul 2025	1 year	Full time 9am - 4:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday	Concession: $7,805 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $8,415 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $16,645 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Townsville - Pimlico On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 14 Jul 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 9am - 4:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $7,805 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $8,415 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $16,645 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Cairns	On campus with some online	14 Jul 2025	1 year	Full time 9am - 4:30pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	Concession: $7,805 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $8,415 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $16,645 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Cairns On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 14 Jul 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 9am - 4:30pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $7,805 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $8,415 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $16,645 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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Certificate III in Beauty Services / Diploma of Beauty Therapy (SHB30121 / SHB50121)

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Certificate III in Beauty Services / Diploma of Beauty Therapy

COURSE CODE: SHB30121 / SHB50121

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

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Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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VET Student Loan - $18,838 cap

The VET Student Loans program assists eligible students enrolled in approved courses to pay their tuition fees. The Australian Government charges full fee-paying (non-subsidised) students a 20 per cent loan fee in addition to their tuition fees. A VET Student Loan is a debt that must be repaid.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

It is highly recommended that you have basic literacy, numeracy and computer skills or equivalent to Year 10, turned 16 or have relevant experience and/or qualifications that indicate likely success in completing the course.

Students who continue to SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy during the course of their study in this dual qualification, must successfully complete SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services before moving onto the Diploma.

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

You are responsible for meeting the minimum standard of dress. This includes having access to and wearing a black shirt, black tailored pants (no leggings, jeans, skirts or shorts), and enclosed black shoes.

You may also be required to purchase an equipment kit that contains items required for performing beauty services.
Please note: the purchase of this kit may incur additional costs of $350 to $550. More details will be provided at enrolment or during orientation session.

Important information

Personal Abilities and Key Activities
Important personal abilities required. You should:

be well groomed at all times
have time management/organisational skills
be physically resilient
be tolerant of working in confined spaces
be sensitive to client’s personal space and requirements
have strong communication skills
be comfortable with physical contact with clients
be tolerant of late and changeable work hours

Key Activities

ability to sit, stand and bend for reasonable periods of time
ability to deal with clients and give full attention, taking time to understand and ask questions as appropriate when dealing with client services or complaints (active listening)
ability to handle and control tools, electrical equipment and perform massage routines (manual dexterity)
ability to be exact and accurate and work within time constraints (efficiency)
ability to perform mathematical functions such as measuring, calculating quantities and costs

Industry Requirements
Practitioners in this industry are required to work closely with their clients while they provide personal beauty services. This could include removing body hair by waxing, performing massage routines relative to treatment, performing skin analysis, providing advice, recommending and selling of cosmetic products and performing reception duties such as telephone answering, appointment making and client enquiries. As a result the Practitioner is expected to respect the client’s privacy, maintain confidentiality and provide personal beauty services with absolute professionalism.

You are required to have your hair tied back and have short natural nails (no artificial nails). All facial piercings are to be removed (and during certain practical classes body piercings will need to be removed). No jewellery to be worn with the exception of a pair of studs in the lower ear and a wedding ring.

You must present yourself in a professional manner, including coming to class in uniform, black pants and black enclosed shoes.

During this course you will be exposed to some beauty products and machines that are unsuitable for use by epileptic people or people with certain nerve diseases or disorders, as they can cause seizures, reasonable accommodations for any such student wishing to undertake this course will be made.
Please note that these accommodations may require a student to train, for whole or parts of some classes, in a different training area and will not gain experience with these types of machines and products for use in industry.
It is critical for the safety of students with epilepsy or nerve conditions that they are aware of the training they will receive. For students who may be affected please contact us prior to enrolment to arrange a discussion with your teacher.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to apply

Direct application

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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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Townsville - Pimlico

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Certificate III in Beauty Services / Diploma of Beauty Therapy

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

VET Student Loan - $18,838 cap

Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Resources required

Important information

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

Course disclaimer

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Related courses

Diploma of Beauty Therapy

Careers

Certificate III in Make-Up

Careers

Certificate III in Nail Technology

Careers