At a glance
Upgrade your career in beauty with this high-level qualification from TAFE Queensland. You will learn advanced skills that will help you to progress as a beauty therapist.
JOB PROSPECTS
- Beauty Therapist
COURSE OUTCOME
SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Course overview
Develop your success in the beauty industry with this high-level qualification. 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 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 understand the industry and its requirements by maintaining strong connections.
Successful completion of this course will give you the specialised skills employers in the beauty industry look for. You'll be able to upgrade your career as a senior beauty therapist.
We put theory into practice, which is why we believe in real-world learning environments. With access to real 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.
Our teaching staff are at the top of their game and are still heavily involved in the industry. This means you're being taught by people who know what employers are looking for and where the sector is headed.
Units
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 12 elective units from the list below.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
|---|---|---|
| SHBBBOS002 |
Provide body massages | |
| SHBBBOS003 |
Provide body treatments | |
| SHBBFAS001 |
Provide lash and brow services | |
| SHBBFAS002 |
Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations | |
| SHBBFAS003 |
Provide specialised facial treatments | |
| SHBBHRS001 |
Provide waxing services | |
| SHBBMUP002 |
Design and apply make-up | |
| SHBBNLS001 |
Provide manicure and pedicare services | |
| SHBBRES001 |
Research and apply beauty industry information | |
| SHBXCCS001 |
Conduct salon financial transactions | |
| SHBXCCS002 |
Provide salon services to clients | |
| SHBXIND001 |
Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | |
| SHBXWHS001 |
Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
|---|---|---|
| North and Far North Queensland | ||
| SHBBBOS001 |
Apply cosmetic tanning products | Cairns and Townsville only |
| SHBBBOS004 |
Provide aromatherapy massages | Cairns and Townsville only |
| SHBBBOS005 |
Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments | Townsville only |
| SHBBCCS001 |
Advise on beauty products and services | Cairns and Townsville only |
| SHBBCCS002 |
Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments | Cairns and Townsville only |
| SHBBINF001 |
Maintain infection control standards | Cairns and Townsville only |
| SHBBMUP001 |
Apply eyelash extensions | Cairns and Townsville only |
| SHBBMUP003 |
Design and apply make-up for photography | Cairns and Townsville only |
| SHBBMUP004 |
Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up | Townsville only |
| SHBBSKS005 |
Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments | Cairns and Townsville only |
| SHBBSPA001 |
Work in a spa therapies framework | Cairns only |
| SHBBSPA002 |
Provide spa therapies | Cairns only |
| SHBBSPA003 |
Provide stone therapy massages | Cairns and Townsville only |
| SHBBSPA004 |
Provide Indian head massages for relaxation | Cairns and Townsville only |
| Greater Brisbane (excluding Ipswich) | ||
| SHBBBOS001 |
Apply cosmetic tanning products | |
| SHBBBOS004 |
Provide aromatherapy massages | |
| SHBBCCS001 |
Advise on beauty products and services | |
| SHBBCCS002 |
Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments | |
| SHBBINF001 |
Maintain infection control standards | |
| SHBBNLS004 |
Apply nail art | |
| SHBBSKS005 |
Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments | |
| SHBBSPA001 |
Work in a spa therapies framework | |
| SHBBSPA002 |
Provide spa therapies | |
| SHBBSPA003 |
Provide stone therapy massages | |
| SHBBSPA004 |
Provide Indian head massages for relaxation | |
| Wide Bay Burnett / Sunshine Coast | ||
| SHBBBOS001 |
Apply cosmetic tanning products | |
| SHBBBOS004 |
Provide aromatherapy massages | |
| SHBBBOS005 |
Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments | Hervey Bay and Bundaberg only |
| SHBBCCS001 |
Advise on beauty products and services | |
| SHBBCCS002 |
Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments | |
| SHBBINF001 |
Maintain infection control standards | |
| SHBBMUP001 |
Apply eyelash extensions | |
| SHBBMUP003 |
Design and apply make-up for photography | |
| SHBBMUP004 |
Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up | Bundaberg only |
| SHBBNLS004 |
Apply nail art | Hervey Bay only |
| SHBBSKS005 |
Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments | |
| SHBBSPA001 |
Work in a spa therapies framework | Mooloolaba only |
| SHBBSPA002 |
Provide spa therapies | Mooloolaba only |
| SHBBSPA003 |
Provide stone therapy massages | |
| SHBBSPA004 |
Provide Indian head massages for relaxation | |
| Gold Coast | ||
| SHBBBOS001 |
Apply cosmetic tanning products | |
| SHBBBOS004 |
Provide aromatherapy massages | |
| SHBBCCS001 |
Advise on beauty products and services | |
| SHBBCCS002 |
Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments | |
| SHBBINF001 |
Maintain infection control standards | |
| SHBBMUP001 |
Apply eyelash extensions | |
| SHBBMUP003 |
Design and apply make-up for photography | |
| SHBBSKS005 |
Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments | |
| SHBBSPA001 |
Work in a spa therapies framework | |
| SHBBSPA002 |
Provide spa therapies | |
| SHBBSPA003 |
Provide stone therapy massages | |
| SHBBSPA004 |
Provide Indian head massages for relaxation | |
| Darling Downs and South West (including Ipswich) | ||
| SHBBBOS001 |
Apply cosmetic tanning products | |
| SHBBBOS004 |
Provide aromatherapy massages | |
| SHBBBOS005 |
Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments | Bundamba only |
| SHBBCCS001 |
Advise on beauty products and services | |
| SHBBCCS002 |
Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments | |
| SHBBHRS002 |
Provide female intimate waxing services | |
| SHBBINF001 |
Maintain infection control standards | |
| SHBBMUP001 |
Apply eyelash extensions | Bundamba only |
| SHBBMUP003 |
Design and apply make-up for photography | |
| SHBBSKS005 |
Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments | |
| SHBBSPA001 |
Work in a spa therapies framework | Toowoomba only |
| SHBBSPA002 |
Provide spa therapies | Toowoomba only |
| SHBBSPA003 |
Provide stone therapy massages | |
| SHBBSPA004 |
Provide Indian head massages for relaxation | |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
Ways to study
Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more
What you need to know about studying on campus
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.
As an international student at TAFE Queensland you'll gain hands-on experience in our modern classrooms, laboratories and workshops using state-of-the-art facilities and the same tools and equipment used in industry.
The diversity of our campus locations means you can choose the study location that suits you. Get the internationally-recognised qualification you need to launch your career while enjoying the unique Australian landscape, culture, and lifestyle.
No matter where you are in your study journey, our team of international student support advisors can help you settle into life in Australia and provide support and assistance to help you throughout your studies.
What you need to know about studying as an International student
As an international student you’ll study face-to-face in a classroom with other international and Australian students at one of our campus locations.
In addition to your scheduled class hours you will be expected to complete additional study in your own time.
The course cost indicated is for students on an international student visa. If you’re visiting Australia on a non-student visa (e.g. partner visa, working holiday, employer sponsor etc.) please contact us directly for the price applicable to you.
Important information
Students are required to have their 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.
Students must present themselves in a professional manner, including coming to class in uniform, black pants and black enclosed shoes.
Southport, Gold Coast:
TAFE Queensland Gold Coast advises that, in undertaking this training, students 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. TAFE Queensland Gold Coast will make reasonable accommodations for any such student who wishes to undertake this course, and will ensure that its teachers indicate prior to use if any of the materials/machines to be used in a particular class that they have these properties, so that students can identify to the teacher that they may be at risk if accommodations are not made, but also so that all students in class are aware of these particular risks when they enter the industry and can take appropriate precautions with their clients. Please note that these accommodations may require a student with these types of conditions to train, for whole or parts of some classes, in a different training area from other students and will mean that these students will not gain experience with these types of machines and products for use in industry. TAFE Queensland Gold Coast considers it 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 either of the teachers Carolyn Allen or Maree Rissman on (07) 5581 8767 prior to enrolment to discuss.
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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.
Learn more about university pathways
Payment options
No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what's right for you, get in touch. We're here to help.
Upfront payment
This is the total amount you need to pay when you enrol. This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
Vet Student Loan - $15,793 cap
This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.
Payment plan
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
International Student Payment
Our preferred payment method is telegraphic transfer or credit card using Western Union Global Pay for Students or the Flywire Payment Portal. Western Union and Flywire both allow you to complete your payment in your own currency using a telegraphic transfer with no processing fees or delays.
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Important Information
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Selection criteria
Domestic Students
The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to Domestic Students:
It is recommended that you meet one of the following requirements-
- successful completion of at least Year 12, Certificate IV or equivalent; or
- be of mature-age
International Students
The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to International Students:
- English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 5.5 (no individual band less than 5.0) or ISLPR 2+ on all skills or other - View a list of all English Language tests accepted by TAFE Queensland International
- Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. For more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12.
Students should be a minimum of 18 years of age. Student visa applicants under the age of 18 will be accepted where they demonstrate that they will be accompanied by a parent, legal custodian or a suitable relative who is aged 21 or over. This arrangement requires the approval of the Department of Home Affairs. For more information visit Department of Home Affairs - Welfare Requirements for Student Visa Applicants under 18.
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, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. 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 wil be required to purchase TAFE Queensland branded uniform items. More details will be provided after enrolment or during orientation. The purchase of the TAFE Queensland branded uniform items may incur additional costs of up to $100.
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.
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.
Disclaimer
All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees 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.
How to apply
If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.
You can apply to study this course through the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). You will need to submit your application on the QTAC website. It will be assessed, and if you are successful you will receive an offer directly through QTAC. You will need to accept your offer from QTAC before enrolling with TAFE Queensland.
International students can either apply directly through our TAFE Queensland International Application portal, or through one of our education agents. Our registered agents can assist you with your visa application and guide you through the enrolment process. If you are from this list of countries, you will need to apply through an agent.
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers
Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. Getting recognition for the skills you've gained from the workplace or previous learning means less study time for you, and getting the paper to prove you're qualified a whole lot sooner. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.
Get started with TAFE Queensland
If you have read and understood the student rules, refund policy, understand your fees and payment options, have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and checked you meet the entry requirements and selection criteria for this course, you're ready to get started.
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.
Learn more about university pathways 