Menu Menu

SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy

National ID: SHB50121 State ID: BHK0
Share this course on your social media page

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!

You will gain the skills to start up your own business and to work in industry. You'll also learn the essentials of small business promotion to be successful in a very competitive market. Once qualified you could find yourself working at a day spa or salon.

We have two live clinics conveniently located in Perth 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, so you will be need to bring live models to class as required.

This course is also offered as a part-time evening course each semester.

  • 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

I have the following attributes:

  • Friendly and approachable with a love of people and the beauty industry
  • Comfortable with physical contact and enjoy practical work
  • Highly organised, self motivated and goal oriented
  • Good health with no allergies to beauty products
  • Good hand-eye coordination
  • Well-spoken and presented
  • Excellent time and stress management skills
  • Able to relate to people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.

Follow the link to find further information to help you make an informed choice about the suitability of this course.

The next part-time course will commence Semester 1, 2023 and enrolments are open to new students every semester.

The part-time course is designed for those who currently work in industry and would like to up-skill or for those who are wanting to start up their own business. Classes run for 24 months on a Monday and Wednesday night from  6.00pm – 9.30pm at the Joondalup (McLarty) Campus.

First year
 
Terms 1 & 2 - 6 units SHBBNLS007 Provide manicure and pedicare services
  SHBBNLS011 Use electric file equipment for nail services
  SHBBHRS010 Provide waxing services       
  SHBBFAS004 Provide lash and brow services
  SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clients
  SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactions 
Terms 3 & 4 - 7 units SHBBFAS005 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations
  SHBBFAS006 Provide specialised facial treatments
  SHBBSKS009 Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments
  SHBBINF002 Maintain infection control standards
  SHBXWHS003 Apply safe hygiene, health, and work practices
  SHBBSSC001 Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy
  SHBBSSC002 Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy
Second year
 
Terms 1 & 2 - 8 units SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-up
  SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical & professional standards when using social media and online platforms
  SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer
  SHBBCCS005 Advise on beauty products and services
  BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices
  SHBBBOS007 Apply cosmetic tanning products
  SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
  SHBBRES003 Research and apply beauty industry information  
Terms 3 & 4 - 8 units SHBBSPA008 Provide Indian head massages for relaxation   
  SHBBBOS010 Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments
  SHBBBOS008 Provide body massages
  SHBBBOS009 Provide aromatherapy massages
  SHBBCCS006 Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments
  SHBXCCS005 Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal service setting
  SHBBSPA007 Provide stone therapy massages
  SHBXCCS006 Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context 

 

If this course is deemed competitive, you will be informed during your application via TAFE Admissions and additional entrance requirements will apply.

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.

You'll be able to access your personal timetable (find out how on our Timetables page), once you have paid your fees.

Supervised clinical hours to be completed in the Live-Works Beauty Clinic on campus.

Study outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research will be required to successfully complete your course.

Bring your own device (BYOD) is encouraged but not essential.
If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.

As a student you will also have additional costs associated with your study, for example text books and stationery, printing and other materials required for your assignments.

Other costs for consideration:
  • Uniform, which is part of the professional presentation that is required by industry.
  • Resource kits, which are essential for meeting assessment requirements.

Further information will be given at orientation.

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

Visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.

Vocational Graduate Certificate in Intense Pulse Light and Laser Hair Reduction

Study options and next steps

Click on your preferred option below to get started with your application.

Semester 1, 2023

Details
Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2023
Where Joondalup (McLarty Avenue)
How On campus
Course fee
Tuition fee* Resource fee Total fee
General $7,440.15 $1,895.00 $9,335.15

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis in 2023. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Details
Duration 4 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2023
Where Joondalup (McLarty Avenue)
How On campus
Course fee
Tuition fee* Resource fee Total fee
General $7,440.15 $1,895.00 $9,335.15

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis in 2023. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Semester 2, 2023

Details
Duration 1 Year
When Semester 2, 2023
Where Perth
How On campus
Course fee
Tuition fee* Resource fee Total fee
General $7,440.15 $1,895.00 $9,335.15

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis in 2023. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Details
Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2023
Where Joondalup (McLarty Avenue)
How On campus
Course fee
Tuition fee* Resource fee Total fee
General $7,440.15 $1,895.00 $9,335.15

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis in 2023. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Details
Duration 4 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2023
Where Joondalup (McLarty Avenue)
How On campus
Course fee
Tuition fee* Resource fee Total fee
General $7,440.15 $1,895.00 $9,335.15

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis in 2023. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Get help

This form is only for course enquiries. If you would like to apply, please refer to the Study options and next steps section above.