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  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy

This qualification covers work as a beauty therapist in salons and spas. It includes facials, body massage, waxing, lash and brow, nails, make-up and tanning, as well as skin and body knowledge and selling skin care products. Beauty therapists with experience could have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
SHB Hairdressing and Beauty Services
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
SHB40115 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Beauty therapists who work with little supervision in salons or spas and want a formal qualification.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Beauty therapist
  • Senior beauty therapist
  • Spa therapist
  • Skin therapist

Qualification structure

23 units must be completed: 1 unit from Group A: Infection control. At least 2 units from Group B: Elective units. Up to 2 units from the list below, elsewhere in the SHB Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course. The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification. Note: Units marked with an *asterisk include one or more prerequisite units of competency. Please refer to each individual unit for details of prerequisites.

Core units

18 units
  1. SHBBBOS007Apply cosmetic tanning products
  2. SHBBBOS008 (has a prerequisite)Provide body massages
  3. SHBBFAS004Provide lash and brow services
  4. SHBBFAS005 (has a prerequisite)Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations
  5. SHBBHRS010Provide waxing services
  6. SHBBMUP009Design and apply make-up
  7. SHBBNLS007 (has a prerequisite)Provide manicure and pedicare services
  8. SHBBNLS011Use electric file equipment for nail services
  9. SHBBRES003Research and apply beauty industry information
  10. SHBBSSC001Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy
  11. SHBBSSC002Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy
  12. SHBXCCS006Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context
  13. SHBXCCS007Conduct salon financial transactions
  14. SHBXCCS008Provide salon services to clients
  15. SHBXIND003Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
  16. SHBXWHS003Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
  17. SIRXOSM002Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
  18. SIRXSLS001Sell to the retail customer

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

Elective units

12 units

Group A: Infection control

  1. HLTINF005Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments
  2. SHBBINF002Maintain infection control standards

Group B: General elective units

  1. SHBBBOS009 (has a prerequisite)Provide aromatherapy massages
  2. SHBBFAS006 (has a prerequisite)Provide specialised facial treatments
  3. SHBBMUP008Apply eyelash extensions
  4. SHBBMUP010Design and apply make-up for photography
  5. SHBBMUP011Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up
  6. SHBBNLS008 (has a prerequisite)Apply gel and dip powder nail enhancements
  7. SHBBNLS009 (has a prerequisite)Apply acrylic nail enhancements
  8. SHBBNLS010 (has a prerequisite)Apply nail art
  9. SHBBNLS012 (has a prerequisite)Apply advanced nail art
  10. SIRXOSM003 (has a prerequisite)Use social media and online tools

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

OFFICIAL DETAILS

View on training.gov.au(opens in a new tab)

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