Beautician Courses
Beauticians enhance clients' appearance through treatments like facials, massages, and makeup, with diverse career paths available.
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How do I become a Beautician
Get qualified to work as a Beautician with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
SHB50121
Duration
5 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
Become a qualified beauty therapist and open your own salon with the SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to deliver a wide range of beauty treatments as well as setup and operate a beauty business. Treatment competencies include: body massage, lash and brow services, facials and skin care treatments, waxing, makeip application and design, manicures and pedicures, piercings, and more. You can also gain specialist skills in electrolysis, relaxation...
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Duration
5 months - 24 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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SHB30121
Duration
3 weeks - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
A SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services provides students with broad skills and knowledge for success in a range of beauty industry roles. You will gain practical beauty skills including nails, waxing, lash and brows and basic make-up, while also learning about customer service, client consulting and product selection. This course is a pathway to jobs as a nail technician, cosmetic assistant, beautician or make-up artist in a busy salon.
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Duration
3 weeks - 24 months
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SHB30321
Duration
3 weeks - 14 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
Become a qualified nail technician with the SHB30321 Certificate III in Nail Technology. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to deliver a full range of nail services including manicures, pedicures, acrylic nail enhancements, and nail art. You’ll graduate job-ready with the skills you need to sell beauty products, process transactions, communicate with customers, and keep the nail salon hygienic and clean. Enquire now for the full list of study units, nail service competencies, and ...
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Duration
3 weeks - 14 months
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SHBBMUP008
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
The SHBBMUP008 Apply Eyelash Extensions short course, taught by expert lash artists, focuses on applying, infilling, and removing eyelash extensions to add length and thickness to natural lashes. You will learn client consultation, product selection, and equipment use. This unit applies to beauty therapists, retail assistants, and make-up freelancers in beauty salons, cosmetic outlets, and make-up service settings, requiring routine service decisions within a defined range.
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Common questions
How much do Beauticians earn?
In Australia, a full time beautician generally earns $1,200 per week ($62,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience can you expect a higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for Beauticians?
Opportunities for beauticians in Australia are expected to grow strongly over the next 5 years as more than 25,000 new jobs open up around the country. Beauticians work in beauty and hair salons, day spas, wellness centres, cruise ships, fashion houses, hotels and resorts, fashion houses, theatres and production studios.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Beautician?
You can get started as a beautician with a VET qualification — a Certificate III in Make-Up or Beauty Therapy are great choices. These qualifications usually take about 6 months to complete and will give you a diverse range of beauty service skills. If you have your heart set on opening your salon you could try a Diploma in Beauty Therapy or Salon Management which can take 1.5-2 years.
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Choose from a range of accredited Hair and Beauty courses offered by nationally recognised providers that will prepare you with practical skills and knowledge to land that next dream job.
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Courses for every level and standard, from short courses to diploma qualifications and higher. Find the qualification to suit you, and turn your passion for hair, nails and beauty into a profession.
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Beauticians (also known as beauty therapists) apply beauty treatments, cosmetics, and therapies to enhance the personal appearance of their clients. As a beautician you’ll be performing waxing, facials and other skin-care services, body treatments like massage and spray tans, as well hair styling, nail art, and make up services.
Beauticians have a wide-range of career options — you could open your own beauty salon, create a mobile beauty service, work for a day spa at a fancy resort, or even work on a cruise ship. As you gain experience you can pursue career specialisations in electrolysis, body massage, dermal therapies, and laser treatments.
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