Course Snapshot

Campus

Cremorne Campus
	Code	SHB50121
	Length	1 year
	Days	2.5 days per week. Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am to 4:30pm, on-campus. Wednesday 9:00am to 1:00pm, online.
	Delivery Mode	Blended - Internal and External
	Start Date	21/07/2025
	End Date	31/07/2026
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Diploma of Beauty Therapy

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Start date: 21 July 2025

Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm

If you enjoy making others feel relaxed and rejuvenated, or you are keen to work in spas locally or overseas, this course will get you closer to fulfilling your ambition.

Our beauty therapy training is developed in consultation with L'Oreal Australia to ensure that our graduates learn skills that are relevant to the needs of employers and clients in the beauty industry. Through our partnership with L'Oreal Australia, our top performing graduates have opportunities to find employment working with brands such as Lancome, Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, Kiehls, Ralph Lauren, Shu Uemura, Cacharel, Clarisonic, Diesel, Viktor & Rolf and Urban Decay.

Study areas covered include:

Facials
Body treatments
Microdermabrasion
Aromatherapy
Massage (including hot stone and Indian head massage)
Skin science
Lash and brow services
Make-up application
Manicure and pedicure
Waxing
Eyelash extensions
Cosmetic tanning.

University pathway
When you graduate from the Diploma of Beauty Therapy (SHB50121), you'll be eligible for guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Dermal Sciences at Victoria University and 84 credits (which is equivalent to approximately 10 months study).

Our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessment may include written, oral or practical assessment methods. You will know in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be given this information.

What will I study?

You will be studying the Diploma of Beauty Therapy and gaining specialist skills in a range of beauty services and treatments.

What Skills will I have when I complete this course?

With expert guidance from our experienced and talented trainers, within this 12 month full-time course, you will develop advanced skills in areas such as:

Facials
Body treatments
Microdermabrasion
Aromatherapy
Massage (including hot stone and Indian head massage)
Skin science
Lash and brow services
Make-up application
Manicure and pedicure
Waxing
Eyelash extensions
Cosmetic tanning

Course Modules

Module Code	Module Title	Nominal Hours	Scope
SHBBBOS008	Provide body massages (SHBBBOS008)	100	Core
SHBBCCS005	Advise on beauty products and services (SHBBCCS005)	30	Core
SHBBFAS004	Provide lash and brow services (SHBBFAS004)	30	Core
SHBBFAS005	Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations (SHBBFAS005)	100	Core
SHBBFAS006	Provide specialised facial treatments (SHBBFAS006)	100	Core
SHBBHRS010	Provide waxing services (SHBBHRS010)	100	Core
SHBBMUP009	Design and apply make-up (SHBBMUP009)	45	Core
SHBBNLS007	Provide manicure and pedicare services (SHBBNLS007)	60	Core
SHBBNLS011	Use electric file equipment for nail services (SHBBNLS011)	30	Core
SHBBRES003	Research and apply beauty industry information (SHBBRES003)	20	Core
SHBBSSC001	Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy (SHBBSSC001)	60	Core
SHBBSSC002	Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy (SHBBSSC002)	60	Core
SHBXCCS005	Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting (SHBXCCS005)	40	Core
SHBXCCS006	Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context (SHBXCCS006)	40	Core
SHBXCCS007	Conduct salon financial transactions (SHBXCCS007)	25	Core
SHBXCCS008	Provide salon services to clients (SHBXCCS008)	30	Core
SHBXIND003	Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment (SHBXIND003)	45	Core
SHBXWHS003	Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices (SHBXWHS003)	40	Core
SIRXOSM002	Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms (SIRXOSM002)	50	Core
SIRXSLS001	Sell to the retail customer (SIRXSLS001)	20	Core
SHBBBOS007	Apply cosmetic tanning products (SHBBBOS007)	20	Elective
SHBBBOS009	Provide aromatherapy massages (SHBBBOS009)	80	Elective
SHBBBOS010	Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments (SHBBBOS010)	30	Elective
SHBBCCS006	Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments (SHBBCCS006)	35	Elective
SHBBHRS011	Provide female intimate waxing services (SHBBHRS011)	24	Elective
SHBBINF002	Maintain infection control standards (SHBBINF002)	75	Elective
SHBBMUP008	Apply eyelash extensions (SHBBMUP008)	40	Elective
SHBBMUP010	Design and apply make-up for photography (SHBBMUP010)	30	Elective
SHBBSKS009	Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments (SHBBSKS009)	40	Elective
SHBBSPA007	Provide stone therapy massages (SHBBSPA007)	45	Elective
SHBXIND005	Communicate as part of a salon team (SHBXIND005)	30	Elective

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Course Dates

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Campus Location	Start Date(s)	End Date(s)	Days and Time
Cremorne Campus	21/07/2025	31/07/2026	2.5 days per week. Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am to 4:30pm, on-campus. Wednesday 9:00am to 1:00pm, online.

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Career Opportunities

Qualification Details

Employment Opportunities

The Diploma of Beauty Therapy may lead to employment as a:

Beauty therapist
Salon manager/owner
Beauty therapist on a cruise ship
Freelance therapist
Cosmetic or beauty equipment sales representative
Beauty advisor in a large company

Qualifications

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Diploma of Beauty Therapy (SHB50121). As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.

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Fees

Training is delivered with Victorian & Commonwealth Government funding.

Some or all of this training is provided with State or Federal Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!

You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

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The fees listed below relate to 2025 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.

Payment plans are available. Click here to find out more.
Course availability is subject to enrolment numbers.

Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee (table 1), any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

Vet Student Loans are available for this course. For more information click here.

Concession rates on tuition fees are not applicable for Diploma or Advanced Diploma courses.

Students identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander are eligible for a tuition fee waiver.

Tuition Fees

Enrolment type	Government Subsidised Indicative total tuition fee#	Concession Indicative total tuition fee#	Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee#
Standard	$12994.66	$2598.93	$23090.62

Other Fees

Enrolment Type	Average course material fees	Average course consumable fees
Standard	$1573	$2835

# The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

* Materials/Consumables fees may vary for each individual based on the units they are studying.

Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student.

Click here to view maximum tuition fees. We strongly urge you to contact us for a more exact calculation of your fees. Additional fees may apply.

Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee and non-tuition fees (table 1) and any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

Student Contact Hours

Total hours^	Indicative hours*	Government Subsidised $/SCH	Indigenous Concession $/SCH	Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee $/SCH
1414	1414	$9.19	$1.84	$16.33

What costs and other fees should I expect?

There may be extra costs for reference books, protective clothing or specialised materials.

^This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the total duration of the course. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student.

*This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the calendar year of 2025. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student. If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees.

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Entry Requirements

Can I Apply?

There are no set prerequisites for this course.

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How Will I Be Selected?

All applicants for this course complete an assessment to evaluate their Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills. This helps to ensure that you enrol in a course that is the right level of study for you.

How Do I Apply?

Click on the 'Apply Now' button to start. Fill in the preliminary application form and we will contact you via email or phone to progress your enrolment.

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