Beauty Therapist Courses
A Beauty Therapist provides beauty treatments, assesses client needs, and offers product advice, requiring strong communication skills.
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How do I become a Beauty Therapist
Get qualified to work as a Beauty Therapist with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
SHB50121
Duration
4 months - 24 months
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, 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
4 months - 24 months
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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SHB60118
Duration
2 weeks - 18 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
The Advanced Diploma of Intense Pulsed Light and Laser for Hair Reduction (SHB60118) is for skincare specialists and dermal therapists who want to learn how to use the latest technologies for reducing hair on the face and body. During 7 months of training you will learn how to safely apply non-ionising radiation treatments while maintaining infection control standards.
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Duration
2 weeks - 18 months
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Blended, On Campus
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SHBBMUP008
Study mode
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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SHBBINF002
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
The SHBBINF002 Maintain Infection Control Standards provides training in maintaining infection control standards during skin penetration treatments in a clinical environment. It covers state or territory and local council requirements, teaching individuals to identify, manage, and control infection risks to clients, colleagues, and themselves. This unit is relevant for beauticians and beauty therapists working in salons, clinics, or cosmetic medical clinics, where they operate autonomously and make indepe...
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Blended, On Campus
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Common questions
How much does a Beauty Therapist earn?
In Australia, a full time Beauty Therapist generally earns $1,500 per week ($78,000 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 you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Beauty Therapist?
This industry has seen strong growth in employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 42,300 people working as a Beauty Therapist in Australia compared to 25,500 five years ago. Beauty Therapists may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Beauty Therapist?
If you’re interested in a career as a Beauty Therapist, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy. This course will develop your skills in a range of beauty treatments such as spray tanning, manicures and pedicures, waxing and tinting and skin care. This qualification includes a work placement so you can gain real industry experience.
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A Beauty Therapist provides a range of beauty services and treatments to clients at a beauty salon. You might specialise in a type of service such as hair removal, manicures and pedicures or eyebrow work. Beauty Therapists might assess their clients’ needs and provide advice on suitable treatments or products. You might also provide skin and make up services for special events like weddings or school formals.
Beauty Therapists should have excellent personal skills and be able to communicate well with their clients. You’ll need to be a good listener and be able to understand customers’ needs and concerns. Beauty Therapists must be able to organise their time and work well in a team environment.
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