This qualification is for someone who is highly motivated, can work independently, and deliver a range of high quality treatments. The role of a beauty therapist is to provide a broad range of beauty therapy treatments and services including facial treatments, body massage and treatments, hair removal, lash and brow treatments, nail and make-up services. This includes consultation with clients to provide beauty advice, recommend beauty treatments and services, and sell retail skin-care and cosmetic products.
Their work involves the self-directed application of knowledge and skills where judgement and initiative is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques. A beauty therapist must be able to create and build a client base, encourage repeat custom through consistent re-booking of clients and provide knowledgeable advice in regards to products and services.
Work is typically conducted in beauty salons and spas.
This course is for traineeship training only.
Students must be employed within a Beauty salon or spa with the appropriately qualified supervisor/s.
During the sign-up process salons will be required to verify they can meet the training requirements required within individual units. Alternative arrangements can be made if any gaps are identified.
Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or high level course.
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 |
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Skill Area |
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AQF Level | Level 4: Certificate IV |
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, individuals can continue to work in a salon as a Beauty Therapist to provide treatments such as facial treatments, body massage, hair removal, lash and brow treatments, natural nail and make-up services.
They communicate with clients to recommend treatments and services and sell retail skin care and cosmetic products.
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 course is for trainees only.
Full time traineeship needs to be completed in 24 months.
Part-time traineeship options available. Needs to be completed in 48 months.
Core |
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SHBXWHS001 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXIND001 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXCCS002 | Provide salon services to clients | 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 | |
SHBBNLS001 | Provide manicure and pedicare services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBMUP002 | Design and apply make-up | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBHRS001 | Provide waxing services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBFAS002 | Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBFAS001 | Provide lash and brow services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBBOS003 | Provide body treatments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBBOS002 | Provide body massages | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBBOS001 | Apply cosmetic tanning products | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Elective Refer to packaging rules at https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/SHB40115 for additional options relating to elective units. |
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SHBBMUP001 | Apply eyelash extensions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBNLS002 | Apply gel nail enhancements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBNLS003 | Apply acrylic nail enhancements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBNLS004 | Apply nail art | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBNLS005 | Use electric file equipment for nail services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBNLS006 | Apply advanced 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 | |
SHBBHRS002 | Provide female intimate waxing services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBFAS003 | Provide specialised facial treatments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBBOS004 | Provide aromatherapy massages | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBSMB403 | Market the small business | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBSKS005 | Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBINF001 | Maintain infection control standards | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBCCS001 | Advise on beauty products and services | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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SHBXWHS001 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
SHBXIND001 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
SHBXCCS002 | Provide salon services to clients |
SHBXCCS001 | Conduct salon financial transactions |
SHBBRES001 | Research and apply beauty industry information |
SHBBNLS001 | Provide manicure and pedicare services |
SHBBMUP002 | Design and apply make-up |
SHBBHRS001 | Provide waxing services |
SHBBFAS002 | Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations |
SHBBFAS001 | Provide lash and brow services |
SHBBBOS003 | Provide body treatments |
SHBBBOS002 | Provide body massages |
SHBBBOS001 | Apply cosmetic tanning products |
SHBBMUP001 | Apply eyelash extensions |
SHBBNLS002 | Apply gel nail enhancements |
SHBBNLS003 | Apply acrylic nail enhancements |
SHBBNLS004 | Apply nail art |
SHBBNLS005 | Use electric file equipment for nail services |
SHBBNLS006 | Apply advanced nail art |
SHBBMUP004 | Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up |
SHBBMUP003 | Design and apply make-up for photography |
SHBBHRS002 | Provide female intimate waxing services |
SHBBFAS003 | Provide specialised facial treatments |
SHBBBOS004 | Provide aromatherapy massages |
BSBSMB403 | Market the small business |
SHBBSKS005 | Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments |
SHBBINF001 | Maintain infection control standards |
SHBBCCS001 | Advise on beauty products and services |
This course is for trainees only.
Full time traineeship needs to be completed in 24 months.
Part-time traineeship options available. Needs to be completed in 48 months.
Core |
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SHBBBOS001 | Apply cosmetic tanning products | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBBOS002 | Provide body massages | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBBOS003 | Provide body treatments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBFAS001 | Provide lash and brow services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBFAS002 | Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBHRS001 | Provide waxing services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBMUP002 | Design and apply make-up | 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 | |
SHBXCCS001 | Conduct salon financial transactions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXCCS002 | Provide salon services to clients | 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 Refer to packaging rules at https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/SHB40115 for additional options relating to elective units. |
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SHBBCCS001 | Advise on beauty products and services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBINF001 | Maintain infection control standards | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBSKS005 | Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBBOS004 | Provide aromatherapy massages | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBFAS003 | Provide specialised facial treatments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBHRS002 | Provide female intimate waxing services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBMUP003 | Design and apply make-up for photography | 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 | |
SHBBMUP001 | Apply eyelash extensions | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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SHBBBOS001 | Apply cosmetic tanning products |
SHBBBOS002 | Provide body massages |
SHBBBOS003 | Provide body treatments |
SHBBFAS001 | Provide lash and brow services |
SHBBFAS002 | Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations |
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 |
SHBBCCS001 | Advise on beauty products and services |
SHBBINF001 | Maintain infection control standards |
SHBBSKS005 | Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments |
SHBBBOS004 | Provide aromatherapy massages |
SHBBFAS003 | Provide specialised facial treatments |
SHBBHRS002 | Provide female intimate waxing services |
SHBBMUP003 | Design and apply make-up for photography |
SHBBMUP004 | Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up |
SHBBNLS004 | Apply nail art |
SHBBMUP001 | Apply eyelash extensions |
Assessment Types |
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Written/Electronic Assessment |
Third Party Verification |
RPL |
Practical Task |
This course is available as a traineeship through Mackay, Rockhampton and Gladstone campuses.
Textbook Requirements
The following textbooks are recommended for this course:
Available for loan from the CQUni Library. The eBook can be viewed on CQUni library website or you can purchase a hard copy via the CQUni bookshop or Cengage Learning - www.cengage.com.au
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 once enrolled into the 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:
Beauty tunic from your workplace.
Black full-length or 3/4 length work pants (not leggings or jeans).
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.
Tunics and aprons can be purchased from local beauty suppliers.
What are the times I have to be in class?
Please contact the teacher on campus to confirm days and times.
If you are unable to attend, have to leave early, or arrive late, please phone or email your teacher ahead of time.
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 endeavor 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