Waxing Therapist Courses
Waxing Therapists remove body hair with hot and strip wax, providing aftercare while working in salons, spas, or mobile services.
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How do I become a Waxing Therapist
Get qualified to work as a Waxing Therapist with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
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SHB40121
Duration
6 weeks - 3 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
Become a senior beauty therapist with the SHB40121 Certificate IV in Beauty. This hands-on training course will teach you how to provide body massages, spray tans, lash and brow services, makeup design, manicures and pedicures, facials, and skin care treatments. The course also covers infection controls, retail sales in the salon, customer service, and beauty product knowledge. Enquire now for the full list of study units, beauty industry career outcomes, and training providers near you that offer this qualification.
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Duration
6 weeks - 3 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
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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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SHB50115
Duration
12 months - 18 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
The Diploma of Beauty Therapy is for students wanting a full-time career in the beauty industry — either owning your own salon or working at health spas, beauty clinics and studios. This course focuses on practical skills which may include reflexology, massage, aromatherapy, waxing, lash and brow services, facial treatments, cosmetics and tanning. You will also develop a holistic understanding of emerging technologies and trends in the beauty industry. Enquire now to speak to a course advisor about your study options.
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Duration
12 months - 18 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
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Common questions
How much do Waxing Therapists earn?
In Australia, full time Waxing Therapists generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 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 can you expect a higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for Waxing Therapists?
Opportunities for Waxing Therapists in Australia are expected to grow over the next 5 years as more than 25,000 new jobs in the beauty industry open up around the country. Waxing Therapists work in waxing salons, hair and beauty salons, day spas, hotels, resorts and cruise ships.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Waxing Therapist?
You can get started as a Waxing Therapist with a Certificate III in Beauty Therapy — though be sure and request electives in male and female intimate waxing services when enrolling. A nationally recognised Certificate III qualification usually takes between 6-12 months to complete and will give you the skills to deliver a diverse range of waxing treatments and services.
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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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Waxing Therapists remove body hair using hot wax and strip wax — as well as provide aftercare therapies to soothe the skin and prevent abrasions. As a waxing therapist you could be applying hot wax to legs, toes, eyebrows and intimate zones — as well heating wax, cleaning and sanitising equipment between treatments.
Waxing Therapists often work in dedicated waxing salons, but you could also be employed at day spas, wellness centres, hair and beauty salons, or even cruise ships. Many waxing therapists open their own mobile waxing service.
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