Course Description
Turn your passion into a rewarding career with this comprehensive diploma course, where you will master the art of skincare and rejuvenation through the essential skills, both traditional and modern, distinguishing this exciting profession. The beauty industry is constantly evolving, with new techniques, trends and technologies becoming available every day.
SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy is designed to provide the necessary skills and knowledge to become a professional beauty therapist and asset to any business. The qualification involves learning an array of beauty services, including facial treatments, body massage and treatments, lash and brow treatments, hair removal, nail and makeup. A thorough understanding of how nutrition and wellbeing affect the skin and body, and how to recommend beauty treatments and clinical services – and how to convert these recommendations into retail sales – are important parts of this course. You will also add skills such as advanced facials, LED light therapy and microdermabrasion to your repertoire.
Our highly experienced teachers provide one-on-one guidance and support every step of the way to ensure you have the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field.
Cornzal understands the flexibility needed to fit your training in with your work arrangements. We deliver training in the workplace, online and in the classroom. With this range of options, we will ensure your training plan suits you and your employer.
This course will be offered at:
Brisbane Campus – Level 1, 433 Boundary Street, Brisbane
Blackstone Campus – 14 Hill Street, Blackstone
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete the 20 core and 9 elective units listed below.
| UNITS OF COMPETENCY & PROGRAM STRUCTURE SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy | ||
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Core/Elective |
| SHBBOS008* | Provide body massages | CORE |
| SHBBCCS005 | Advise on beauty products and services | CORE |
| SHBBFAS004 | Provide lash and brow services | CORE |
| SHBBFAS005* | Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations | CORE |
| SHBBFAS006* | Provide specialised facial treatments | CORE |
| SHBBHRS010 | Provide waxing services | CORE |
| SHBBMUP009 | Design and apply make-up | CORE |
| SHBBNLS007* | Provide manicure and pedicure services | CORE |
| SHBBNLS011 | Use electric file equipment for nail services | CORE |
| SHBBRES003 | Research and apply beauty industry information | CORE |
| SHBBSSC001 | Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy | CORE |
| SHBBSSC002 | Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy | CORE |
| SHBXCCS005 | Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting | CORE |
| SHBXCCS006 | Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context | CORE |
| SHBXCCS007 | Conduct salon financial transactions | CORE |
| SHBXCCS008 | Provide salon services to clients | CORE |
| SHBXIND003 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | CORE |
| SHBXWHS003 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | CORE |
| SIRXOSM002 | Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms | CORE |
| SIRXSLS001 | Sell to the retail customer | CORE |
Note: Units marked with a * include one or more prerequisite units of competency.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
You will be required to complete the Learning, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment to identify any Learning Support needs we can assist you with.
It is recommended that you understand basic business and technology ideas, which may have been acquired through previous training, qualifications and/or work experience.
You will be required to access and use technology to complete the learning assessment activities and resources within this course.
You may also be required to purchase an equipment kit that contains items required for performing beauty services.
Industry Requirements
Practitioners in this industry are required to work closely with their clients while they provide personal beauty services. This could include removing body hair by waxing, performing massage routines relative to treatment, performing skin analysis, providing advice, recommending and selling of cosmetic products and performing reception duties such as telephone answering, appointment making and client enquiries. As a result, the Practitioner is expected to respect the client’s privacy, maintain confidentiality and provide personal beauty services with absolute professionalism.
Students are required to have their hair tied back and have short natural nails (no artificial nails). All facial piercings are to be removed (and during certain practical classes body piercings will need to be removed). No jewellery to be worn with the exception of a pair of studs in the lower ear and a wedding ring.
CORNZAL advises that, in undertaking this training, students will be exposed to some beauty products and machines that are unsuitable for use by epileptic people or people with certain nerve diseases or disorders, as they can cause seizures.
CORNZAL will make reasonable accommodations for any such student who wishes to undertake this course, and will ensure that its teachers indicate prior to use if any of the materials/machines to be used in a particular class that they have these properties, so that students can identify to the teacher that they may be at risk if accommodations are not made, but also so that all students in class are aware of these particular risks when they enter the industry and can take appropriate precautions with their clients.
Please note that these accommodations may require a student with these types of conditions to train, for whole or parts of some classes, in a different training area from other students and will mean that these students will not gain experience with these types of machines and products for use in industry.
CORNZAL considers it critical for the safety of students with epilepsy or nerve conditions that they are aware of the training they will receive. For students who may be affected please contact us prior to enrolment to arrange a discussion with your teacher.
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways, including observation, written assessment, questioning, third-party feedback, and if you are currently working in the industry, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in roles such as:
Salon Manager/Owner
Senior Beauty Therapist
Spa Therapist/Manager
Skin Specialist
