Diploma of Beauty Therapy
National ID: SHB50115 | State ID: AWO6
You can apply for this course directly, you do not need to have completed study in lower level Beauty qualifications.
Are you ready to make the world beautiful?
If you are passionate about the beauty industry and would like to obtain the most comprehensive internationally recognised qualification available this course could be the perfect one for you!
This course will give you the skills to start up your own business and to work in industry. You will also learn the tips of the small business promotion to be successful in a very competitive market. Once qualified you could find yourself working at a day spa or even travelling the world on cruise ships.
We have two live clinics conveniently located in Northbridge and Joondalup. The course delivered in Joondalup will introduce you to a broad range of the beauty salon services and is run at our McLarty Avenue campus.
A valuable part of our course is ongoing practical demonstration of your skills, you will be need to bring live models to class as required.
Gain these skills
- Provide beauty services including:
- Facials and make-up
- Body massage and aromatherapy
- Hair removal
- Lash and brow treatments
- Nail services
- Spray tanning
- Provide advice on beauty treatments and services
- Retail skin care and cosmetic products
- Coordinate a team
Is this course right for me?
I have the following attributes:
Entrance Requirements
Work placement
Important information
Job opportunities
Further study
How to apply
Fees
Entrance Requirements
| School Leaver |
Non-School Leaver |
AQF |
| Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent |
Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades) |
Certificate III |
You can apply for this course directly, you do not need to have completed study in lower level Beauty qualifications.
Work placement
Supervised clinical hours to be completed in the Live-Works Beauty Clinic on campus.
Job opportunities
Other job titles may include:
- Salon Therapist
- Day Spa Therapist
- Massage Therapist
- Sales Representative (retail skin-care and cosmetic products)
- Beauty Salon Owner | Small Business Owner
- Industry Educator or Trainer
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations
Further study
North Metropolitan TAFE offers you a range of further study opportunities, see below for a list of related courses.
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Intense Pulse Light and Laser Hair Reduction
How to apply
On campus (full-time)
To apply to study on campus (full-time) through TAFE Admissions please go to tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au
Other study types
For all other study types such as on campus (part-time), skill sets, online, employer-based study and apprenticeships or traineeships visit our Apply and Enrol page.
International students
International students should contact www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au
Fees
Estimated Course Fee
|
Estimated Concession Fee
|
Eligible for VSL
|
VSL Capping
|
| $8,790.93 |
$8,790.93 |
Yes |
$15,793 |
$4,785.63*
*After completion of Cert III in Beauty Services |
$4,785.63* |
Yes |
$15,793 |
$5,854.13*
*After completion of Cert III in Make-up |
$5,854.13* |
Yes |
$15,793 |
These fees are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis.
- Fees might differ between courses delivered at different campuses due to the elective units included in the course study plan or adapting courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for each individual student depending on the units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning.
- Fees are payable at enrolment each semester for the units enrolled for that period. Some year-long courses might have a bigger fee load in the first semester.
- Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
- For secondary school aged persons (in 2020, students born on or after 1 July 2002 who are at least 15 years old) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course fee chargeable in 2020 is $420 plus the resource fees and discretionary fees.
- Prices quoted include resource fees, but do not include material fees such as the cost of books, uniforms and students personal equipment.
- The course fee cap applicable to Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas only applies during the current calendar year, so fees might differ for students enrolling in semester 2.
- VET Student Loans Eligible Courses and Caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government
- Concessions and Secondary School Age cap do not apply to commercial courses, or Foundation Programs (ESL, General Education, etc.)
- Course information and fees are subject to change without notice
Delivery location, important dates and study options
During your course of study, NMTAFE may use a variety of learning practices to ensure you get the best outcome for your learning journey.
This may include online learning, face-to-face classroom, laboratory/workshop delivery, work placement or a combination of these, depending on which is most appropriate.
Continuous enrolment, 2020
Perth - Workbased
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 year/s |
| When |
Continuous enrolment |
| Where |
Perth |
| How |
Employer-based
|
Fees and charges
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| 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 |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBSMB304 |
Determine resource requirements for the micro business |
| BSBSMB403 |
Market the small business |
| SHBBBOS001 |
Apply cosmetic tanning products |
| SHBBBOS004 |
Provide aromatherapy massages |
| SHBBBOS005 |
Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments |
| 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 |
| SHBBMUP004 |
Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up |
| SHBBMUP006 |
Design and apply creative make-up |
| SHBBSKS005 |
Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments |
| SHBBSPA003 |
Provide stone therapy massages |
| SHBBSPA004 |
Provide Indian head massages for relaxation |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Semester 1, 2020
Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) - On Campus
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 1, 2020 |
| Where |
Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) |
| How |
On campus
|
Fees and charges
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| 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 |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBSUS201 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| SHBBBOS001 |
Apply cosmetic tanning products |
| SHBBBOS004 |
Provide aromatherapy massages |
| SHBBBOS005 |
Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments |
| SHBBCCS001 |
Advise on beauty products and services |
| SHBBCCS002 |
Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments |
| SHBBINF001 |
Maintain infection control standards |
| SHBBMUP003 |
Design and apply make-up for photography |
| SHBBSKS001 |
Pierce ear lobes |
| SHBBSKS005 |
Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments |
| SHBBSPA003 |
Provide stone therapy massages |
| SHBBSPA004 |
Provide Indian head massages for relaxation |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Semester 1, 2021
Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) - On Campus
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 1, 2021 |
| Where |
Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) |
| How |
On campus
|
Fees and charges
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| 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 |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBSUS201 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| SHBBBOS001 |
Apply cosmetic tanning products |
| SHBBBOS004 |
Provide aromatherapy massages |
| SHBBBOS005 |
Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments |
| SHBBCCS001 |
Advise on beauty products and services |
| SHBBCCS002 |
Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments |
| SHBBINF001 |
Maintain infection control standards |
| SHBBMUP003 |
Design and apply make-up for photography |
| SHBBSKS001 |
Pierce ear lobes |
| SHBBSKS005 |
Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments |
| SHBBSPA003 |
Provide stone therapy massages |
| SHBBSPA004 |
Provide Indian head massages for relaxation |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Perth - On Campus
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 1, 2021 |
| Where |
Perth |
| How |
On campus
|
Fees and charges
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| 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 |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBSUS201 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| SHBBBOS001 |
Apply cosmetic tanning products |
| SHBBBOS004 |
Provide aromatherapy massages |
| SHBBBOS005 |
Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments |
| SHBBCCS001 |
Advise on beauty products and services |
| SHBBCCS002 |
Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments |
| SHBBINF001 |
Maintain infection control standards |
| SHBBMUP003 |
Design and apply make-up for photography |
| SHBBMUP004 |
Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up |
| SHBBSKS005 |
Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments |
| SHBBSPA003 |
Provide stone therapy massages |
| SHBBSPA004 |
Provide Indian head massages for relaxation |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Semester 2, 2020
Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) - On Campus
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 2, 2020 |
| Where |
Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) |
| How |
On campus
|
Fees and charges
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| 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 |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBSUS201 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| SHBBBOS001 |
Apply cosmetic tanning products |
| SHBBBOS004 |
Provide aromatherapy massages |
| SHBBBOS005 |
Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments |
| SHBBCCS001 |
Advise on beauty products and services |
| SHBBCCS002 |
Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments |
| SHBBINF001 |
Maintain infection control standards |
| SHBBMUP003 |
Design and apply make-up for photography |
| SHBBSKS001 |
Pierce ear lobes |
| SHBBSKS005 |
Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments |
| SHBBSPA003 |
Provide stone therapy massages |
| SHBBSPA004 |
Provide Indian head massages for relaxation |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Perth - On Campus
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 2, 2020 |
| Where |
Perth |
| How |
On campus
|
Fees and charges
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| 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 |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBSUS201 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| SHBBBOS001 |
Apply cosmetic tanning products |
| SHBBBOS004 |
Provide aromatherapy massages |
| SHBBBOS005 |
Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments |
| SHBBCCS001 |
Advise on beauty products and services |
| SHBBCCS002 |
Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments |
| SHBBINF001 |
Maintain infection control standards |
| SHBBMUP003 |
Design and apply make-up for photography |
| SHBBSKS001 |
Pierce ear lobes |
| SHBBSKS005 |
Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments |
| SHBBSPA003 |
Provide stone therapy massages |
| SHBBSPA004 |
Provide Indian head massages for relaxation |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
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