SHB50121 – Diploma of Beauty Therapy

This qualification includes 29 units of competency which comprises of 20 core and 9 elective units. Elective units have been carefully selected based on the industry consultation to ensure the learner achieves the desired vocational outcomes of the course.

Units of Competency:

Core Units:

• SHBBBOS008 Provide body massages
• SHBBCCS005 Advise on beauty products and services
• SHBBFAS004 Provide lash and brow services
• SHBBFAS005 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations
• SHBBFAS006 Provide specialised facial treatments
• SHBBHRS010 Provide waxing services
• SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-up
• SHBBNLS007 Provide manicure and pedicare services
• SHBBNLS011 Use electric file equipment for nail services
• SHBBRES003 Research and apply beauty industry information
• SHBBSSC001 Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy
• SHBBSSC002 Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy
• SHBXCCS005 Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting
• SHBXCCS006 Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context
• SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactions
• SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clients
• SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
• SHBXWHS003 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
• SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
• SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer

Elective:

• SHBBINF002 Maintain infection control standards
• SHBBBOS009 Provide aromatherapy massages
• SHBBBOS010 Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments
• SHBBSPA007 Provide stone therapy massages
• SHBBMUP010 Design and apply make-up for photography
• SHBBMUP011 Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up
• SHBBBOS007 Apply cosmetic tanning products
• SHBBMUP008 Apply eyelash extensions
• SHBBSPA008 Provide Indian head massages for relaxation

The above elective units have been selected based on the industry requirements and in relation to the vocational outcome. REACH for Training may consider offering other preferred elective units based on the applicable training package requirements.

Duration:

Up to 48 weeks (excluding holidays).

Study commitment required:

We recommend a learner would require a minimum of 35-45 hours of commitment per week to complete this qualification. This includes participation in class, homework and self-study, work placement hours, assignment activities and assessments.

Training delivery method:

Training is delivered in a blended mode including mixed mode, scheduled face-to-face learning in class and online learning activities.

Assessments methods:

Written assessment, Role Plays, Project, Practical exercises, Workplace Observations.

Age:

Minimum 18 Years

English

• Year 10 or equivalent; or
• Minimum 1-year work experience communicating in English

LLN:

Completion of LLN Assessment at Level 4 of Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).

Academic requirements:

• Year 10 or equivalent; or
• Completed a Certificate III or higher;

Physical requirements:

This qualification requires working in a beauty services environment which involves: 

• working for long hours standing and moving  
• working in a high-pressure environment 
• frequently engaging in waxing and eyelash extension tasks 
• frequently using cleaning and disinfection products and equipment 
• frequently engaging with chemicals, adhesives, electrical equipment, cosmetic tanning and exfoliation products 
• working with sharps equipment and tools for regular tasks.

Technology requirements:

This course is offered in a blended mode and the learning resources are accessible online through our Learning Management System (LMS). To ensure access to the learning resources, you would require: 

• a Personal Computer/Laptop/Tablet or any Mobile device with salon system software
• appropriate software e.g., Microsoft Office to engage with the learning and assessment
• High speed internet connectivity
• Audio/video/visual tools to engage with the interactive video materials
• Basic computer skills to engage with the LMS and in live online learning sessions
• Photography skills

USI Number:

Valid USI number is required. Ask us if you require any assistance in creating it on your behalf.

Other requirements:

Valid and current email address

Work placement

This course requires you to complete a mandatory work placement of 300 hours within a beauty services environment. This is to ensure that a learner has adequate opportunities of learning, practicing and demonstrating their skills in the workplace according to the beauty industry standards and based on the units of competency. 

Requirements:

At REACH, our learners are responsible for finding a suitable workplace facility to undertake the mandatory work placement. However, our Student Support team is available to assist with strategies of identifying a suitable venue.

Approval of the facility:

Once identified, our Work placement coordinators verify the suitability of the venue to ensure our learners will get opportunities of learning and practicing the required tasks.

Documents required:

REACH provides:

• Work Placement Agreement between REACH and the employer;
• Insurance Certificate for undertaking work placement;
• Work Placement Logbook and other related materials.

Learner to organise:

Any other evidence requested by the employer e.g., proof of vaccination etc.

Undertaking work placement:

Prior to the commencement of the work placement, learners are informed about:

• the workplace, their policy and procedures and the do’s and don’ts;
• the requirements of the placement and the activities to be undertaken;
• the evidence to be recorded in the Work Placement Logbook.

Payment Options:

REACH acknowledges that our learners may require flexibility in how they pay their fees.
To support our learners, we offer a structured Payment Plan which could be discussed

Payment Plan:

You have the flexibility to make payments as per an agreed amount and duration. Please note that REACH does not accept any payment of fees over $1500 at a time..

Government funded:

If you enrol under a government subsidised option, your fees will be in accordance with the funding requirements as defined by the relevant funding body.
Please speak to the enrolment officer for further details.

ACT – Skilled Capital
NSW – Smart and Skilled program
WA – Jobs and Skills

*If you are not eligible for government funding, please contact our support team for other options