Diploma of Beauty Therapy

This course will further advance your beauty therapy skills and prepare you for management positions in salons and spas.

You will be ready to work in-house or as an independent freelance professional.

We’ll ensure you know the theory and science behind treatments and equip you with knowledge of the most up-to-date beauty techniques.

The course includes a practical placement in a salon of your choice where you can gain confidence and face-to-face experience.

This course provides training in basic and advanced beauty therapy techniques and services including:

facial treatments lash and brow treatments manicures and pedicures make-up waxing body massage and treatments spa treatments electrolysis treatments advice on and selling of retail skin care and cosmetic products.

You’ll also learn valuable and transferable business and management skills.

TAFE study dates and breaks 2020.

To be awarded SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy, a student must successfully complete a total of twenty-five (25) units of competency, comprising of:

• thirteen (13) core units, and;
• twelve (12) elective units, of which:
• all units listed within Group A or Group B or Group C must be selected, and;
• remaining units must be selected from Group D - General Electives, elsewhere in the SHB Hairdressing and Beauty Services Training Package, or any other current training package or accredited course.

Course structure and units

Core units

• SHBBBOS002 - Provide body massages
• SHBBBOS003 - Provide body treatments
• SHBBFAS001 - Provide lash and brow services
• SHBBFAS002 - Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations
• SHBBFAS003 - Provide specialised facial treatments
• 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

Elective units

Group A: Electrolysis/Diathermy (3 units)

Electives from this group can be located in Group D, however full elective selection to meet this requirement is not available

Group B - Relaxation Massage (5 units)

Electives from this group can be located in Group D, however full elective selection to meet this requirement is not available

Group C - Spa Treatments (6 units)

• SHBBBOS004 - Provide aromatherapy massages
• SHBBCCS002 - Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments
• SHBBSPA001 - Work in a spa therapies framework
• SHBBSPA002 - Provide spa therapies
• SHBBSPA003 - Provide stone therapy massages
• SHBBSPA004 - Provide Indian head massages for relaxation

Group D - General Electives

• SHBBBOS001 - Apply cosmetic tanning products
• SHBBCCS001 - Advise on beauty products and services
• SHBBHRS004 - Provide hair reduction treatments using electrical currents
• SHBBINF001 - Maintain infection control standards
• SHBBMUP003 - Design and apply make-up for photography
• SHBBMUP004 - Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

Pathways to further study

On completion of this course you will be guaranteed entry into the following degree and in some cases receive credit for your study:

You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

Find out more about our study pathways to VU

Students who complete this course 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. Elective units allow specialisation in areas such as electrolysis/diathermy, relaxation massage or spa treatments.