Certificate III in Beauty Services

In this course you'll learn from our team of professionals how to provide a range of beauty services including:

eyelash extensions waxing manicure and pedicure lash and brow treatments spray tanning make-up.

This course includes training in demonstrating and selling retail skin care and cosmetic products.

You’ll also learn about safe hygiene and work practices and environmental sustainability, with a combination of classroom and hands-on practical exercises.

You’ll graduate with the technical and customer service skills needed to work as a competent beautician.

To be awarded SHB30115 Certificate III in Beauty Services, a student must successfully complete a total of fifteen (15) units, consisting of:

• eleven (11) core units, and;
• four (4) elective units, of which:
• two (2) units must be selected from the SHB30115 Certificate III in Beauty Services qualification, and;
• two (2) units may be selected from SHB30115 Certificate III in Beauty Services qualification, elsewhere in the SHB training package or any other current training package or accredited course.

The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

Core units

• SHBBBOS001 - Apply cosmetic tanning products
• SHBBCCS001 - Advise on beauty products and services
• SHBBFAS001 - Provide lash and brow services
• 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

• SHBBMUP001 - Apply eyelash extensions
• SHBBMUP003 - Design and apply make-up for photography

Imported

• SHBBMUP004 - Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up
• SHBBNLS004 - Apply nail art

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.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as beauticians to provide a range of beauty services including nail, waxing, lash and brow and basic make-up services. These individuals possess a range of well-developed technical and customer service skills where discretion and judgement is required and are responsible for their own outputs. This includes client consultation on beauty products and services. Work is typically conducted in beauty, waxing, brow and nail salons.