Study areas
Beauty Therapy and Makeup
Transform your passion for beauty into a vibrant career with accredited beauty therapy and makeup courses, perfect for aspiring beauticians, makeup ar...
Career opportunities
Beautician
Nail Technician
Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician
Waxing Therapist
Spa Therapist
Laser Therapist
Dermal Therapist
Beauty Therapist
Cosmetic Nurse
Makeup Artist
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Hair and Makeup Artist
Dermal Clinician
IPL and Laser Technician
Electrologist
Skin Therapist
Clinical Aesthetician
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Hairdressing and Barbering
Become a professional hairdresser or barber or gain the skills to run a thriving salon with an accredited qualification in Australia.
Popular education and training courses
All skill levels
Beginner
Experienced
SHB50121
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $21,000
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
SHBBMUP008
Apply Eyelash Extensions
On Campus, Online
6 days
$1,933 - $2,800
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
CUA51020
Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-up Services)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $18,000
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
SHBHDES003
Create Finished Hair Design
Online
10 weeks
$2,999
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
National Institute of Beauty
SHB50216
Diploma of Salon Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
Unavailable
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Demi International
SHB30221
Certificate III in Make-Up
Blended
4 months
$2,550 - $8,000
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
The Makeup Technicians
HLTINF005
Maintain Infection Prevention for Skin Penetration Treatments
Online
8 weeks
$299
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
National Institute of Beauty
SHB40121
Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $10,990
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Parramatta Community College
SHB30121
Certificate III in Beauty Services
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $6,450
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Parramatta Community College
SHB30516
Certificate III in Barbering
On Campus
18 months
Unavailable
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Demi International
SHBHDES005
Select and Apply Hair Extensions
Online
8 weeks
$2,999
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
National Institute of Beauty
SHBBHRS010
Provide Waxing Services
Online
6 weeks
$1,799
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
National Institute of Beauty
SHB30416
Certificate III in Hairdressing
On Campus
18 months
Unavailable
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Demi International
CUA60620
Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-Up Services)
On Campus
12 months
$17,500
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
The Makeup Technicians
SHBBSKT010
Provide Skin Needling Treatments
On Campus
2 days
$1,799
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Parramatta Community College
SHBBMUP010
Design and Apply Make-Up for Photography
On Campus
4 days
$670
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Parramatta Community College
SHBBBOS007
Apply Cosmetic Tanning Products
On Campus
2 days
$590
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Parramatta Community College
Make-up for Professionals
On Campus
5 days
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Parramatta Community College
SHB30321
Certificate III in Nail Technology
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 14 months
$0 - $10,255
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
+ 19 more
HLT42021
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 12 months
$0 - $10,092
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
+ 7 more
What type of course is right for me?
Vocational Education and Training
VET is designed to teach you workplace knowledge and practical learning to ensure you are job-ready in the skills employers need.
VET courses are nationally recognised and delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTO).
- Job-ready skills
- Nationally recognised qualification
- Shorter course durations
- Lower entry requirements
Higher Education
Higher education is focused on academic and theoretical studies and can lead to a broad range of professional careers.
Higher education courses are nationally recognised and delivered by universities.
- Broad career options
- Nationally recognised qualification
- Longer course durations
- Higher entry requirements
Industry Training
Industry training is designed with direct input from industry experts and employers, ensuring the content is relevant to current job market trends.
Industry courses do not lead to a formal qualification but many offer industry recognised certifications.
- Specialised skills
- Industry recognised
- Shorter course durations
- Lower entry requirements
Further reading
How to get into beauty therapy
20th June 2020)
