This qualification is for those wishing to enter the personal services industry providing beauty treatments and services. The role of a Beautician is to provide a range of beauty services including nail, waxing, lash and brow, and basic make-up services.
A Beautician needs to be able to work as part of a team and independently, use initiative and discretion where required, build a client base and advise clients in regards to attaining the best possible outcome from each service. A Beautician is responsible for their own work and must be able to encourage repeat custom. Work is typically conducted in beauty, waxing, brow and nail salons.
There are no entry requirements for this course as listed by the training package.
Prior to finalising your application we highly recommend that you view this video. It provides extra information regarding the course.
Click Points to consider prior to enrolling to access the link.
Please be aware; there are some additional resources that you will need purchase to complete this course.
You will also need regular and reliable access to the internet.
Course Type | Qualification |
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Student Availability |
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Fees | For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees |
Application Mode |
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How to Apply | Please Enquire |
Study Area |
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Skill Area |
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AQF Level | Level 3: Certificate III |
Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
On successful completion of the full qualification, students will be eligible to be employed as a Beautician and provide a basic range of beauty services including natural nail treatments, waxing, lash and brow, and make-up services.
Study Mode Definitions
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
This program is typically delivered over a 12 month period, however as it is competency based, it may be possible for learners to complete specific units sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
Core Units are clustered in groups of similar services. Students need to enrol into all units within each cluster, unless they have been completed previously. |
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SHBBHRS001 | Provide waxing services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXIND001 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXWHS001 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXCCS002 | Provide salon services to clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBBOS001 | Apply cosmetic tanning products | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXCCS001 | Conduct salon financial transactions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBNLS001 | Provide manicure and pedicare services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBMUP002 | Design and apply make-up | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBRES001 | Research and apply beauty industry information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBFAS001 | Provide lash and brow services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBCCS001 | Advise on beauty products and services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Elective There is a set sequence of enrolment for this course. Refer to the timetable or the course planners for the specific details. |
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SHBBHRS002 | Provide female intimate waxing services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBMUP004 | Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBNLS004 | Apply nail art | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBMUP003 | Design and apply make-up for photography | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | SHBBHRS001 - Provide waxing services |
1 | SHBXIND001 - Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
1 | SHBXWHS001 - Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
1 | SHBXCCS002 - Provide salon services to clients |
1 | SHBBHRS002 - Provide female intimate waxing services |
2 | SHBBBOS001 - Apply cosmetic tanning products |
2 | SHBBMUP004 - Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up |
3 | SHBXCCS001 - Conduct salon financial transactions |
3 | SHBBNLS001 - Provide manicure and pedicare services |
3 | SHBBNLS004 - Apply nail art |
4 | SHBBMUP002 - Design and apply make-up |
4 | SHBBRES001 - Research and apply beauty industry information |
5 | SHBBFAS001 - Provide lash and brow services |
5 | SHBBCCS001 - Advise on beauty products and services |
5 | SHBBMUP003 - Design and apply make-up for photography |
This program is typically delivered over a 12 month period, however as it is competency based, it may be possible for learners to complete specific units sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
Core Units are clustered in groups of similar services. Students need to enrol into all units within each cluster, unless they have been completed previously. |
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SHBXIND001 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXWHS001 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXCCS002 | Provide salon services to clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBHRS001 | Provide waxing services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBBOS001 | Apply cosmetic tanning products | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBNLS001 | Provide manicure and pedicare services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXCCS001 | Conduct salon financial transactions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBRES001 | Research and apply beauty industry information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBMUP002 | Design and apply make-up | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBFAS001 | Provide lash and brow services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBCCS001 | Advise on beauty products and services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Elective There is a set sequence of enrolment for this course. Refer to the timetable or the course planners for the specific details. |
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SHBBHRS002 | Provide female intimate waxing services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBMUP004 | Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBNLS004 | Apply nail art | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBMUP003 | Design and apply make-up for photography | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | SHBXIND001 - Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
1 | SHBXWHS001 - Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
1 | SHBXCCS002 - Provide salon services to clients |
1 | SHBBHRS001 - Provide waxing services |
1 | SHBBHRS002 - Provide female intimate waxing services |
2 | SHBBBOS001 - Apply cosmetic tanning products |
2 | SHBBMUP004 - Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up |
3 | SHBBNLS001 - Provide manicure and pedicare services |
3 | SHBXCCS001 - Conduct salon financial transactions |
3 | SHBBNLS004 - Apply nail art |
4 | SHBBRES001 - Research and apply beauty industry information |
4 | SHBBMUP002 - Design and apply make-up |
5 | SHBBFAS001 - Provide lash and brow services |
5 | SHBBCCS001 - Advise on beauty products and services |
5 | SHBBMUP003 - Design and apply make-up for photography |
This program is typically delivered over a 12 month period, however as it is competency based, it may be possible for learners to complete specific units sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
Core Units are clustered in groups of similar services. Students need to enrol into all units within each cluster, unless they have been completed previously. |
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SHBXIND001 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBHRS001 | Provide waxing services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXCCS002 | Provide salon services to clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXWHS001 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBBOS001 | Apply cosmetic tanning products | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXCCS001 | Conduct salon financial transactions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBNLS001 | Provide manicure and pedicare services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBRES001 | Research and apply beauty industry information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBMUP002 | Design and apply make-up | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBCCS001 | Advise on beauty products and services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBFAS001 | Provide lash and brow services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Elective There is a set sequence of enrolment for this course. Refer to the timetable or the course planners for the specific details. |
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SHBBHRS002 | Provide female intimate waxing services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBMUP004 | Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBNLS004 | Apply nail art | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBMUP003 | Design and apply make-up for photography | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | SHBXIND001 - Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
1 | SHBBHRS001 - Provide waxing services |
1 | SHBXCCS002 - Provide salon services to clients |
1 | SHBXWHS001 - Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
1 | SHBBHRS002 - Provide female intimate waxing services |
2 | SHBBBOS001 - Apply cosmetic tanning products |
2 | SHBBMUP004 - Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up |
3 | SHBXCCS001 - Conduct salon financial transactions |
3 | SHBBNLS001 - Provide manicure and pedicare services |
3 | SHBBNLS004 - Apply nail art |
4 | SHBBRES001 - Research and apply beauty industry information |
4 | SHBBMUP002 - Design and apply make-up |
5 | SHBBCCS001 - Advise on beauty products and services |
5 | SHBBFAS001 - Provide lash and brow services |
5 | SHBBMUP003 - Design and apply make-up for photography |
Core | ||||
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SHBBMUP002 | Design and apply make-up | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXCCS002 | Provide salon services to clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBHRS001 | Provide waxing services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBFAS001 | Provide lash and brow services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBCCS001 | Advise on beauty products and services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXCCS001 | Conduct salon financial transactions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBBOS001 | Apply cosmetic tanning products | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBRES001 | Research and apply beauty industry information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBNLS001 | Provide manicure and pedicare services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXIND001 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXWHS001 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Elective | ||||
SHBBHRS002 | Provide female intimate waxing services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBNLS004 | Apply nail art | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBMUP004 | Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBMUP003 | Design and apply make-up for photography | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBNLS005 | Use electric file equipment for nail services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBNLS003 | Apply acrylic nail enhancements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBBOS002 | Provide body massages | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBFAS002 | Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBMUP001 | Apply eyelash extensions | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | SHBXIND001 - Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
1 | SHBXWHS001 - Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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SHBBMUP002 | Design and apply make-up |
SHBXCCS002 | Provide salon services to clients |
SHBBHRS001 | Provide waxing services |
SHBBFAS001 | Provide lash and brow services |
SHBBCCS001 | Advise on beauty products and services |
SHBXCCS001 | Conduct salon financial transactions |
SHBBBOS001 | Apply cosmetic tanning products |
SHBBRES001 | Research and apply beauty industry information |
SHBBNLS001 | Provide manicure and pedicare services |
SHBBHRS002 | Provide female intimate waxing services |
SHBBNLS004 | Apply nail art |
SHBBMUP004 | Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up |
SHBBMUP003 | Design and apply make-up for photography |
SHBBNLS005 | Use electric file equipment for nail services |
SHBBNLS003 | Apply acrylic nail enhancements |
SHBBBOS002 | Provide body massages |
SHBBFAS002 | Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations |
SHBBMUP001 | Apply eyelash extensions |
Core | ||||
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SHBBBOS001 | Apply cosmetic tanning products | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBRES001 | Research and apply beauty industry information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBNLS001 | Provide manicure and pedicare services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXCCS001 | Conduct salon financial transactions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBFAS001 | Provide lash and brow services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBCCS001 | Advise on beauty products and services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBMUP002 | Design and apply make-up | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXCCS002 | Provide salon services to clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBHRS001 | Provide waxing services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXIND001 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXWHS001 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Elective | ||||
SHBBMUP001 | Apply eyelash extensions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBHRS002 | Provide female intimate waxing services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBNLS004 | Apply nail art | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBBOS002 | Provide body massages | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBMUP004 | Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBMUP003 | Design and apply make-up for photography | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBFAS002 | Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | SHBXIND001 - Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
1 | SHBXWHS001 - Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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SHBBBOS001 | Apply cosmetic tanning products |
SHBBRES001 | Research and apply beauty industry information |
SHBBNLS001 | Provide manicure and pedicare services |
SHBXCCS001 | Conduct salon financial transactions |
SHBBFAS001 | Provide lash and brow services |
SHBBCCS001 | Advise on beauty products and services |
SHBBMUP002 | Design and apply make-up |
SHBXCCS002 | Provide salon services to clients |
SHBBHRS001 | Provide waxing services |
SHBBMUP001 | Apply eyelash extensions |
SHBBHRS002 | Provide female intimate waxing services |
SHBBNLS004 | Apply nail art |
SHBBBOS002 | Provide body massages |
SHBBMUP004 | Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up |
SHBBMUP003 | Design and apply make-up for photography |
SHBBFAS002 | Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations |
Assessment Types |
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Written/Electronic Assessment |
Practical Task |
RPL |
Third Party Verification |
Additional Resources Required
Make-up Kit Required
A professional make-up kit from Kryolan Australia is required to be purchased by each student to be used in make up classes and to enable extra practice at home. This kit is approximately $384 + shipping. Students may prefer to source a similar kit from another supplier if they wish, however a student kit from Kryolan Australia will ensure each student is using makeup with the highest degree of product safety, reliability and hypo-allergenic properties.
It is highly recommended that you purchase this kit prior to your first make up class. Contact your teacher regarding when this will be.
Please see contact details below:
For sales enquiries, please email sales@kryolan.com.au or call 03 9580 8122
For Internet Order enquiries, please email internetorders@kryolan.com.au or call 03 9580 8122
Students may purchase online by following this link: https://kryolan.com.au/cquniversity
Students can have their kit sent to their home address if they select and pay for shipping.
Uniform Requirements
To meet all Workplace Health and Safety requirements for the simulated training salon on campus, you are required to wear a black beauty tunic, with black pants and closed in shoes. A beauty tunic can be found at various uniform shops, beauty wholesalers and even online.
Textbook Requirements
The following textbooks are recommended for this course:
Available on CQUni library website as an eBook, or you can purchase a bard copy via the CQUni bookshop or Cengage Learning - www.cengage.com.au
Attendance Requirements - For all students
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What is the BKSB?
The Basic Knowledge and Skills Builder is an online pre-enrolment assessment to match the qualification level in which you will achieve the best chance of success. Diploma students must receive a level four in both literacy and numeracy to be eligible to access Vet Student Loan.
Can I resit the BKSB?
You can resit the BKSB two weeks after your first sitting. Meanwhile there is an online workbook to work through before you are able to resit.
Will I get help with literacy and numeracy skills?
Contact our Student Success Team on 13 27 86 who will refer you to the literacy and numeracy support team.
When can I have a look at my unit on Moodle?
You can access the units on Moodle approximately two weeks prior to the commencement date of each unit.
How do I log into Moodle?
User name: 1023456 (your student number)
Password: Default password is found in your welcome email.
What do I wear to class?
Whilst on-campus, students are required to adhere to the following uniform requirements:
Black tunic available at the beauty wholesalers, uniform shops or online.
Black full-length or 3/4 length work pants (not leggings or jeans).
Black enclosed shoes. Choose black joggers or black support shoes. Do not wear ballet flats or heels.
Tidy hair with long hair secured in a plait, braid or bun.
Clean, tidy nails and appropriate makeup.
Minimal jewellery, no midriffs.
A CQUni apron will be available to wear in the simulated salon during each practical activity.
Due to Workplace Health and Safety guidelines, you will not be able to participate in practical activities if your uniform is not satisfactory.
What are the times I have to be in class?
8.45am to 3.30/4pm.
If you are unable to attend, have to leave early or arrive late, please phone or email your teacher ahead of time, as quite often a student clinic will be operating and you will have clients booked for the day.
Do I have to attend for each timetabled day on campus?
Yes. Your teacher’s role is to prepare you for working in a beauty salon, hairdressing salon, spa or to run your own beauty business. Therefore you will need to attend for the full day on each campus so that you can observe, practice and be assessed in the many practical skills of your beauty course.
Can I catch up on missed days?
Each day on campus is valuable time to learn new techniques, practice and participate in the simulated salon environment. Therefore it is very important to attend each day on your timetable. Teachers will endeavour to schedule catch up classes but this is done on a case by case basis and not guaranteed to be available.
Do I have to find my own clients?
Your training salon has a client base however students may need to source their own clients from time to time. It is a good idea to network with your family and friends who can become your clients in our busy training salons.
It is each student’s responsibility to ensure that a model is obtained and booked into the appointment book for all Practical Assessments. Students must be prepared to provide treatments to clients.
What kind of assessments will I have to do?
Each unit will has several practical assessments and a written assessment. A timetable is provided that identifies when each assessment is due.
Anything else I need to know?
Student Counsellors are available to assist you with both study and personal counselling services. To Self-refer and arrange a free face-to-face or phone appointment, contact counselling@cqu.edu.au, or phone 07 49 30 9456.
Student Counsellors can help with Time Management, Study skills, Relationship and Family issues, Stress, Anxiety and depression, Home, sickness, Grief and loss and more that may impact students whilst studying. Please do not hesitate to call the Student Counsellors for a confidential session