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Diploma of Beauty Therapy

This qualification covers a wide range of beauty therapy work, including facials, body massage, waxing, lash and brow services, nails and make-up. It also covers giving clients beauty advice and selling skincare products in salons and spas. If you already work as a beauty therapist, your experience may be recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
SHB Hairdressing and Beauty Services
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Beauty therapists who work in salons or spas, give a full range of treatments, and want formal recognition of their skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Beauty therapist
  • Senior beauty therapist
  • Beautician
  • Spa therapist

Qualification structure

29 units must be completed: 1 unit from Group A: Infection control. All units from any one of Group B, C, or D: Group B: Electrolysis/Diathermy. Group C: Relaxation Massage. Group D: Spa Treatments. Remaining units from the list below, elsewhere in the SHB Training Package, or any other current training package or accredited course. Packaging Rules for each specialisation: All units from Group B electives must be selected for award of the Diploma of Beauty Therapy (Electrolysis/Diathermy). All units from Group C electives must be selected for award of the Diploma of Beauty Therapy (Relaxation Massage). All units from Group D electives must be selected for award of the Diploma of Beauty Therapy (Spa Treatments). 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

20 units
  1. SHBBBOS008 (has a prerequisite)Provide body massages
  2. SHBBCCS005Advise on beauty products and services
  3. SHBBFAS004Provide lash and brow services
  4. SHBBFAS005 (has a prerequisite)Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations
  5. SHBBFAS006 (has a prerequisite)Provide specialised facial treatments
  6. SHBBHRS010Provide waxing services
  7. SHBBMUP009Design and apply make-up
  8. SHBBNLS007 (has a prerequisite)Provide manicure and pedicare services
  9. SHBBNLS011Use electric file equipment for nail services
  10. SHBBRES003Research and apply beauty industry information
  11. SHBBSSC001Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy
  12. SHBBSSC002Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy
  13. SHBXCCS005Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting
  14. SHBXCCS006Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context
  15. SHBXCCS007Conduct salon financial transactions
  16. SHBXCCS008Provide salon services to clients
  17. SHBXIND003Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
  18. SHBXWHS003Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
  19. SIRXOSM002Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
  20. SIRXSLS001Sell to the retail customer

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

Elective units

28 units

Group A: Infection control

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

Group B: Electrolysis/Diathermy

  1. SHBBHRS013 (has a prerequisite)Provide hair reduction treatments using electrical currents
  2. SHBBSKS007 (has a prerequisite)Provide diathermy treatments

Group C: Relaxation Massage

  1. SHBBBOS009 (has a prerequisite)Provide aromatherapy massages
  2. SHBBBOS010 (has a prerequisite)Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments
  3. SHBBSPA007 (has a prerequisite)Provide stone therapy massages

Group D: Spa Treatments

  1. SHBBBOS009 (has a prerequisite)Provide aromatherapy massages
  2. SHBBSPA005Work in a spa therapies framework
  3. SHBBSPA006Provide spa therapies
  4. SHBBSPA007 (has a prerequisite)Provide stone therapy massages

Group E: General elective units

  1. BSBESB304Determine resource requirements for new business ventures
  2. BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
  3. BSBESB404Market new business ventures
  4. BSBESB406Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
  5. BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
  6. SHBBBOS011 (has a prerequisite)Provide superficial lymph massage treatments
  7. SHBBCCS006 (has a prerequisite)Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments
  8. SHBBCCS007Interpret the chemical composition and physical effects of cosmetic products
  9. SHBBHRS011 (has a prerequisite)Provide female intimate waxing services
  10. SHBBHRS012 (has a prerequisite)Provide male intimate waxing services
  11. SHBBMUP010Design and apply make-up for photography
  12. SHBBMUP011Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up
  13. SHBBMUP015 (has a prerequisite)Apply volume eyelash extensions
  14. SHBBSKS008 (has a prerequisite)Provide upper body piercings
  15. SHBBSKS009 (has a prerequisite)Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments
  16. SHBBSPA008Provide Indian head massages for relaxation
  17. 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

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