This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as beauty therapists 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 skincare and cosmetic products.
These individuals work relatively autonomously and are accountable for personal outputs. Their work involves the self-directed application of knowledge and skills with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques.
Work is typically conducted in beauty salons and spas.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment must be completed prior to admission, unless the student has completed an equal or high level course.
The SHB Training Package: there are no training pre-requisites for admission into SHB50121, however, the SHB Training Package states two conditions are applicable for students considering the SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy:
1. The SHB50121 qualification is not suitable for secondary students;
2. Persons seeking to enrol into SHBBHRS011 Provide Female Intimate Waxing Services must be 18 years of age or over.
Please note: SHBBHRS011 is an optional elective for apprentices only due to the high number of practical activities required. SHBBHRS011 is only available to persons who have successfully completed the pre-requisite unit SHBBHRS010 Provide Waxing Services.
Course Requirements:
Students and apprentices must bring their own laptop or internet enabled device to every class as all required resources for learning and assessment are only accessible online via the student's Moodle login. A mobile phone is not suitable for this purpose.
Students and apprentices will have access to the textbook, "Professional Beauty Therapy", 4th Edition, via their Moodle login. Students and apprentices may choose to purchase their own hard copy textbook direct from Cengage Publishing.
Additional information:
Under the SHB50121 qualification training package there are pre-requisites related to unit enrolments:
Core / Elective | Unit | Pre-requisite |
Core | SHBBNLS007 | SHBBNLS011 |
Core | SHBBFAS005 | SHBBSSC002, SHBBSSC001 |
Core | SHBBFAS006 | SHBBSSC001 |
Elective | SHBBSKS009 | SHBBSSC002, SHBBSSC001, SHBBINF002 |
Core | SHBBBOS008 | SHBXCCS006, SHBBSSC002, SHBBSSC001 |
Elective | SHBBBOS009 | SHBXCCS006, SHBBSSC002, SHBBSSC001 |
Elective | SHBBBOS010 | SHBXCCS006, SHBBSSC002, SHBBSSC001 |
Elective | SHBBSPA007 | SHBBBOS008 |
Elective | SHBBHRS011 | SHBBHRS010 |
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In the Diploma of Beauty Therapy SHB50121, as a diploma qualified beauty therapist, you could work in beauty salons, day spas, beauty salons, resorts, and clinical environments.
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.
Three (3) years
Cluster 1 - Beauty salon essentials | ||||
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SHBXWHS003 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXIND003 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBINF002 | Maintain infection control standards | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBHRS010 | Provide waxing services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 2 Lash and Brow | ||||
SHBXCCS007 | Conduct salon financial transactions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXCCS008 | Provide salon services to clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBFAS004 | Provide lash and brow services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBNLS011 | Use electric file equipment for nail services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 3 Tanning Services | ||||
SHBBBOS007 | Apply cosmetic tanning products | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBCCS005 | Advise on beauty products and services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SIRXSLS001 | Sell to the retail customer | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 4 Make up and Nails | ||||
SHBBMUP009 | Design and apply make-up | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBMUP011 | Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBMUP010 | Design and apply make-up for photography | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBRES003 | Research and apply beauty industry information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBNLS007 | Provide manicure and pedicare services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 5 Skin and Body Sciences and Well-being | ||||
SHBBSSC001 | Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBSSC002 | Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXCCS006 | Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXCCS005 | Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SIRXOSM002 | Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 6 Indian Head Massage | ||||
SHBBSPA008 | Provide Indian head massages for relaxation | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 7 Facials and Body Massage | ||||
SHBBFAS005 | Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBFAS006 | Provide specialised facial treatments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBSKS009 | Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBBOS008 | Provide body massages | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 8 Massage | ||||
SHBBBOS009 | Provide aromatherapy massages | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBBOS010 | Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBSPA007 | Provide stone therapy massages | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | SHBXWHS003 - Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
1 | SHBXCCS007 - Conduct salon financial transactions |
1 | SHBBBOS007 - Apply cosmetic tanning products |
1 | SHBBMUP009 - Design and apply make-up |
1 | SHBBSSC001 - Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy |
1 | SHBBSPA008 - Provide Indian head massages for relaxation |
1 | SHBBFAS005 - Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations |
1 | SHBBBOS009 - Provide aromatherapy massages |
2 | SHBXIND003 - Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
2 | SHBXCCS008 - Provide salon services to clients |
2 | SHBBCCS005 - Advise on beauty products and services |
2 | SHBBMUP011 - Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up |
2 | SHBBSSC002 - Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy |
2 | SHBBFAS006 - Provide specialised facial treatments |
2 | SHBBBOS010 - Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments |
3 | SHBBINF002 - Maintain infection control standards |
3 | SHBBFAS004 - Provide lash and brow services |
3 | SIRXSLS001 - Sell to the retail customer |
3 | SHBBMUP010 - Design and apply make-up for photography |
3 | SHBXCCS006 - Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context |
3 | SHBBSKS009 - Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments |
3 | SHBBSPA007 - Provide stone therapy massages |
4 | SHBBHRS010 - Provide waxing services |
4 | SHBBNLS011 - Use electric file equipment for nail services |
4 | SHBBRES003 - Research and apply beauty industry information |
4 | SHBXCCS005 - Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting |
4 | SHBBBOS008 - Provide body massages |
5 | SHBBNLS007 - Provide manicure and pedicare services |
5 | SIRXOSM002 - Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms |
Three (3) years
Cluster 1 Beauty salon essentials | ||||
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SHBXWHS003 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXIND003 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBINF002 | Maintain infection control standards | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBNLS011 | Use electric file equipment for nail services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 2 Tanning Services | ||||
SHBBBOS007 | Apply cosmetic tanning products | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBCCS005 | Advise on beauty products and services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SIRXSLS001 | Sell to the retail customer | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 3 Make up and Nails | ||||
SHBBMUP009 | Design and apply make-up | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBMUP010 | Design and apply make-up for photography | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBMUP011 | Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBRES003 | Research and apply beauty industry information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBNLS007 | Provide manicure and pedicare services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 4 Skin and Body sciences and well-being | ||||
SHBBSSC001 | Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBSSC002 | Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXCCS006 | Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXCCS005 | Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SIRXOSM002 | Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 5 Indian head massage | ||||
SHBBSPA008 | Provide Indian head massages for relaxation | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 6 Facials and body massage | ||||
SHBBFAS005 | Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBFAS006 | Provide specialised facial treatments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBSKS009 | Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBBOS008 | Provide body massages | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 7 Massage | ||||
SHBBBOS009 | Provide aromatherapy massages | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBBOS010 | Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBSPA007 | Provide stone therapy massages | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 8 Waxing | ||||
SHBBHRS010 | Provide waxing services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 9 Lash and Brow | ||||
SHBXCCS007 | Conduct salon financial transactions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXCCS008 | Provide salon services to clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBFAS004 | Provide lash and brow services | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | SHBXWHS003 - Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
1 | SHBBBOS007 - Apply cosmetic tanning products |
1 | SHBBMUP009 - Design and apply make-up |
1 | SHBBSSC001 - Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy |
1 | SHBBSPA008 - Provide Indian head massages for relaxation |
1 | SHBBFAS005 - Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations |
1 | SHBBBOS009 - Provide aromatherapy massages |
1 | SHBBHRS010 - Provide waxing services |
1 | SHBXCCS007 - Conduct salon financial transactions |
2 | SHBXIND003 - Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
2 | SHBBCCS005 - Advise on beauty products and services |
2 | SHBBMUP010 - Design and apply make-up for photography |
2 | SHBBSSC002 - Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy |
2 | SHBBFAS006 - Provide specialised facial treatments |
2 | SHBBBOS010 - Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments |
2 | SHBXCCS008 - Provide salon services to clients |
3 | SHBBINF002 - Maintain infection control standards |
3 | SIRXSLS001 - Sell to the retail customer |
3 | SHBBMUP011 - Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up |
3 | SHBXCCS006 - Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context |
3 | SHBBSKS009 - Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments |
3 | SHBBSPA007 - Provide stone therapy massages |
3 | SHBBFAS004 - Provide lash and brow services |
4 | SHBBNLS011 - Use electric file equipment for nail services |
4 | SHBBRES003 - Research and apply beauty industry information |
4 | SHBXCCS005 - Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting |
4 | SHBBBOS008 - Provide body massages |
5 | SHBBNLS007 - Provide manicure and pedicare services |
5 | SIRXOSM002 - Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms |
The duration of the apprenticeship is three (3) years full-time
Unit Sequence | ||||
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SHBXWHS003 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXIND003 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBINF002 | Maintain infection control standards | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBHRS010 | Provide waxing services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXCCS007 | Conduct salon financial transactions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXCCS008 | Provide salon services to clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBFAS004 | Provide lash and brow services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBNLS011 | Use electric file equipment for nail services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBBOS007 | Apply cosmetic tanning products | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBCCS005 | Advise on beauty products and services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SIRXSLS001 | Sell to the retail customer | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBMUP009 | Design and apply make-up | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBMUP011 | Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBMUP010 | Design and apply make-up for photography | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBRES003 | Research and apply beauty industry information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBNLS007 | Provide manicure and pedicare services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBSSC001 | Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBSSC002 | Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXCCS006 | Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBXCCS005 | Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SIRXOSM002 | Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBSPA008 | Provide Indian head massages for relaxation | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBFAS005 | Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBFAS006 | Provide specialised facial treatments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBSKS009 | Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBBOS008 | Provide body massages | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBBOS009 | Provide aromatherapy massages | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBBOS010 | Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SHBBSPA007 | Provide stone therapy massages | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Optional Elective Unit for Apprentices Only
This unit of competency can be swapped for one other elective unit. Apprentices must be 18 years of age and over to enrol in this unit, as per the training package rules.
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SHBBHRS011 | Provide female intimate waxing services | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | SHBXWHS003 - Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
2 | SHBXIND003 - Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
3 | SHBBINF002 - Maintain infection control standards |
4 | SHBBHRS010 - Provide waxing services |
5 | SHBXCCS007 - Conduct salon financial transactions |
6 | SHBXCCS008 - Provide salon services to clients |
7 | SHBBFAS004 - Provide lash and brow services |
8 | SHBBNLS011 - Use electric file equipment for nail services |
9 | SHBBBOS007 - Apply cosmetic tanning products |
10 | SHBBCCS005 - Advise on beauty products and services |
11 | SIRXSLS001 - Sell to the retail customer |
12 | SHBBMUP009 - Design and apply make-up |
13 | SHBBMUP011 - Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up |
14 | SHBBMUP010 - Design and apply make-up for photography |
15 | SHBBRES003 - Research and apply beauty industry information |
16 | SHBBNLS007 - Provide manicure and pedicare services |
17 | SHBBSSC001 - Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy |
18 | SHBBSSC002 - Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy |
19 | SHBXCCS006 - Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context |
20 | SHBXCCS005 - Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting |
21 | SIRXOSM002 - Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms |
22 | SHBBSPA008 - Provide Indian head massages for relaxation |
23 | SHBBFAS005 - Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations |
24 | SHBBFAS006 - Provide specialised facial treatments |
25 | SHBBSKS009 - Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments |
26 | SHBBBOS008 - Provide body massages |
27 | SHBBBOS009 - Provide aromatherapy massages |
28 | SHBBBOS010 - Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments |
29 | SHBBSPA007 - Provide stone therapy massages |
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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SHBBHRS011 | Provide female intimate waxing services |
Assessment Types |
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Third Party Verification |
Written/Electronic Assessment |
Practical Task |
RPL |
On Campus Learning and Simulations
To excel in the Diploma of Beauty Therapy, students will engage in hands-on learning in modern fully equipped simulated beauty salons at each of these campuses:
Mackay City Campus: MKC004, Level 1 Beauty Salon
Rockhampton City Campus: Building B, Level 2, Room 2.02 Beauty Salon
Gladstone Marina Campus: Building 02, Ground Floor, Hairdressing and Beauty Salon.
Attendance is required every Monday and Tuesday, from 9am to 4pm. This pattern of attendance ensures active participation in the CQUniversity Training Salon, where students will have clients scheduled for beauty services. Should circumstances prevent attendance, timely communication with the teacher is essential.
Please be aware that campus activities do not occur during school holidays or public holidays.
Mandatory Attendance
Attendance at the twice weekly on-campus classes is mandatory.
Students are expected to attend class for the full two days, a minimum of 12 hours per week.
Without regular attendance students will not successfully progress through this course.
As you will be working in the CQUniversity Training Salon, which may have clients booked for services, attendance is of high importance to both the client and for your own course progression. If you are unable to attend, must leave early or arrive late, it is essential that you contact your teacher ahead of time so alternative arrangements can be made.
Make-up Kit and Uniform Requirements
Make-up kits are available for purchase, by students, through Kryolan Australia and are a mandatory requirement for the Makeup and Nails Cluster. Please consult your timetable to ensure you have your kits prior to commencing the Makeup and Nails Cluster.
CQU University Student Kit |
(Budget Kit) |
SKU:CQ-Budget Kit |
Contact Details for Kryolan Australia:
For sales enquiries, please email sales@kryolan.com.au
For Internet Order enquiries, please email internetorders@kryolan.com.au
Students may purchase online by following this link: https://www.kryolan.com.au/cquniversity
Or call 03 9580 8122
Deliveries should be to your home address and not to the campus address
Beauty Industry Presentation
Whilst on-campus, students are required to wear the prescribed uniform as listed below to dress professionally, according to Beauty Industry expectations.
Tidy hair with long hair secured in a plait, braid or bun.
Clean, tidy nails and appropriate makeup.
Minimal jewellery, no midriffs.
Uniform Requirements
Due to Workplace Health and Safety guidelines, you will not be able to participate in practical activities if your uniform is not according to the following uniform requirements:
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.
One of the following: Black tunic available at the beauty wholesalers, uniform shops or online. Or the black 'Beauty Services' polo shirt that can be ordered from the CQU Bookshop.
A CQUni apron will be provided to wear in the simulated salon during each practical activity.
Textbooks
The e-Textbook is provided to students at no extra cost.
The textbook is available to students on the Moodle Platform as an eBook, as part of the course materials. There is no requirement for student to purchase a hard copy.
Professional Beauty Therapy: 2022, Australia and New Zealand 4th Edition, Cengage Learning Australia, Nordmann, L, and Day, A.
Accessing Moodle
Students can access the on the online Moodle platform approximately two weeks prior to the commencement date of each unit.
How do I log into Moodle?
Student log into Moodle through MyCQU.
Username: 1023456 (Your student number)
Password: Default password is found in your welcome email.
Providing Services to Clients
As part of the course learning and assessment requirements, students must attend class, be willing and prepared to provide treatments to clients under the supervision of the teacher,
Your training salon has a client base however students may need to source their own clients form time to time. It is a good idea to network with your family and friends who can become clients in our busy training salons.