
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Join the 21st Century in Beauty, Skin and Dermal treatments.

Start Date
Semi-Rolling Intake
Duration
12 months
Delivery Method
Face to Face Blended (Perth Campus)
Blended Online (NSW, VIC & QLD)
Units
25
Next Start Date
Semi-Rolling Intake
Course Duration
12 months
Delivery Method
Face to Face Blended (Perth Campus)
Blended Online (NSW, VIC & QLD)
Practical Assessments
6 workshops in total - Wednesday to Saturday
(Roughly every 2 months)
Attendance is mandatory for each workshop
Pre-Requisites
N/A
Do you have a passion and drive for everything beauty? Are you looking for an inspiring career in the beauty industry? With the SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy course, we offer the highest qualification in the beauty industry to give you skills and knowledge in the art and science of beauty, aesthetics, and wellness.
Why TrainSmart?
- Top Quality Trainer Support
- Affordable Payment Options
- Government Subsidies Available
Course Overview
Study the Diploma of Beauty Therapy
The Diploma of Beauty Therapy course at TrainSmart Australia teaches a range of beauty treatments as well as skills and knowledge in how to successfully start and manage a Beauty Salon, Skin Clinic or Wellness Spa. Using quality products with well-known brands such as Dermalogica, La Clinica and Lycon, you will study traditional beauty treatments along with modern, on-trend treatments.
This course also explores the science behind the beauty treatments and why therapies are so successful.
Our beauty trainers have extensive industry experience and a passion for the beauty industry, priding themselves in developing and training exceptional beauty therapists. You will receive practical experience with clients under the guidance of our qualified trainers while you study face-to-face and online.
Is the Diploma of Beauty Therapy for you?
This is the right course for you if you want to….
- Start and manage your own beauty salon
- Start your own beauty business from home
- Make people feel good and feel amazing about their body’s and themselves
What will you learn in the Diploma of Beauty Therapy?
In this course, you will learn knowledge and practical skills for a wide range of beauty treatments and services for both face and body including:
- Advance Facial Techniques
- Microdermabrasion and electrical equipment
- Skin Science
- Beauty Enhancements and Makeovers
- Spray Tanning
- Lash and Brow Treatments and enhancements
- Male and Female waxing
- Spa and Wellness Therapies
- Prescribing Skincare and Retailing
- Business Skills
How will you study the Diploma of Beauty Therapy?
We offer two methods of studying for our beauty therapy qualification: either on campus or through blended learning. This gives students flexible learning options designed to fit in well around those who are working, caring for young children or plan on studying from a distance.
If you’re studying as part of a blended course, you will learn the theoretical components of your course online, while, completing the practical assessments face-to-face. Our IT trainers will teach you to use the easy-to-understand and innovative online learning platform Moodle, to help you work through the beauty units and assessments.
Our Perth Campus
The TrainSmart Australia College of Beauty Therapy has modern, well-equipped beauty rooms with outstanding views of the Swan River in Perth’s CBD.
The college has a beauty salon where clients can receive treatments from our skilled students at reduced rates.
The campus offers free refreshments and a relaxation area for clients whilst waiting, as well as skincare kits for students and clients to purchase.
How long is the Diploma of Beauty Therapy?
The duration of the SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy course is 12 months.
entry Requirements
TrainSmart Australia will assess a student’s ‘academic suitability’ to ensure the student has the best chance of success. This is determined by either:
- The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of an Australian year 12 certificate; or,
- The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of a Certificate IV qualification (or above) that can be verified or,
- The student completing the Core Skills Profile for Adults online assessment passing at or above Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy.
You may be required to complete a Bridging Course if you do not meet the above academic suitability criteria or at the request of our career advisory team.
Please note, we are unable to enrol international students at this time.
Modules
This qualification is made up of the following units of competency. All units of competency must be completed in order to successfully attain the SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy.
The SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy is broken up into the following Modules.
- Module 1: Infection Control, Mani Pedi and Reflexology
- Module 2: Salon Services, Waxing, Brow and Lashes
- Module 3: Facials & Micro-Dermabrasions
- Module 4: Make-up and Tanning
- Module 5: Body Massage and Treatments
- Module 6: Aromatherapy and Stone Massage
Module 1: Infection Control, Mani Pedi and Reflexology
Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
SHBXWHS001
Maintain infection control standards
SHBBINF001
Provide manicure and pedicare services
SHBBNLS001
Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments
SHBBBOS005
Communicate as part of a salon team
SHBXIND002
Module 2: Salon Services, Waxing, Brow and Lashes
Provide lash and brow services
SHBBFAS001
Provide waxing services
SHBBHRS001
Provide salon services to clients
SHBXCCS002
Provide female intimate waxing services
SHBBHRS002
Module 3: Facials & Micro-Dermabrasions
Advise on beauty products and services
SHBBCCS001
Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations
SHBBFAS002
Provide specialised facial treatments
SHBBFAS003
Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments
SHBBSKS005
Module 4: Make-up and Tanning
Apply cosmetic tanning products
SHBBBOS001
Design and apply make-up
SHBBMUP002
Research and apply beauty industry information
SHBBRES001
Module 5: Body Massage and Treatments
Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
SHBXIND001
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBSUS201
Provide body massages
SHBBBOS002
Provide body treatments
SHBBBOS003
Provide Indian head massages for relaxation
SHBBSPA004
Module 6: Aromatherapy and Stone Massage
Provide aromatherapy massages
SHBBBOS004
Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments
SHBBCCS002
Provide stone therapy massages
SHBBSPA003
Conduct Salon Financial Transactions
SHBXCCS001
Dual Qualification
Can’t decide between Make-Up Artistry or Beauty Therapy?
Why not study both?
With TrainSmart Australia’s Dual Qualification, you can work towards completing both a CUA51015 Diploma of Screen and Media AND a SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy at the same time!
Be the best of both worlds, and learn a skill set that only a select handful of people can do!
Click below to learn more about the Dual Qualification.
Job Outcomes
Diploma of Beauty Therapy Career Opportunities
The SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy offers many exciting career paths. As a qualified Beauty Therapist, you will be sought after as a therapist, manager or supervisor in a variety of beauty settings. Some of these include;
- Beauty Salons
- Skin Clinics
- Day Spas
- Medispas
- Cosmetic Clinics
- Retail Beauty stores
- Sales consultants for Skincare and Beauty equipment businesses
- Destination Resort Spas
- Cruise Ships
- Home business
The beauty industry is expected to continue to grow, employing up to 50,700 beauty therapists by 2024. There are a wide number of roles and career paths you can apply for after achieving t the Diploma of Beauty Therapy – the most common profession being of which, a Beauty Therapist.
Weekly Pay: $959
Future Growth: Very Strong
Average Full-time: 42 Hours
To find out more about the SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy course at TrainSmart Australia, download the brochure.
Expected Salary and biggest employment opportunity
All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research. Based on national surveys.
Payment Options
Standard Rate
$12,950
The maximum tuition fee for this course is $12,950. Your fee payment options are:
- Upfront payment
- VET Student Loans – Australian government income contingent loan which allows you to study now and pay later.
Find out what your repayments may be by using our VET Student Loans Repayments Calculator
*VET Student Loans are subject to students meeting eligibility requirements. VET Student Loan creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth.
- Interest Free Payment Plan – No deposit, no interest payment plans.
Find out what your repayments may be using our Payment Plan Repayment Calculator
- Study Loans – Flexible loan with payment options for up to 48 months.

Units of competency
SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy
This qualification is made up of the following units of competency. All units of competency must be completed in order to successfully attain the SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy.
The SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy is broken up into the following Modules;
Module 1: Infection Control, Mani Pedi and Reflexology
SHBXWHS001 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
SHBBINF001 Maintain infection control standards
SHBBNLS001 Provide manicure and pedicare services
SHBBBOS005 Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments
SHBXIND002 Communicate as part of a salon team
Module 2: Salon Services, Waxing, Brow and Lashes
SHBBFAS001 Provide lash and brow services
SHBBHRS001 Provide waxing services
SHBXCCS002 Provide salon services to clients
SHBBHRS002 Provide female intimate waxing services
Module 3: Facials & Micro-Dermabrasions
SHBBCCS001 Advise on beauty products and services
SHBBFAS002 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations
SHBBFAS003 Provide specialised facial treatments
SHBBSKS005 Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments
Module 4: Make-up and Tanning
SHBBBOS001 Apply cosmetic tanning products
SHBBMUP002 Design and apply make-up
SHBBRES001 Research and apply beauty industry information
Module 5: Body Massage and Treatments
SHBXIND001 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
SHBBBOS002 Provide body massages
SHBBBOS003 Provide body treatments
SHBBSPA004 Provide Indian head massages for relaxation
Module 6: Aromatherapy and Stone Massage
SHBBBOS004 Provide aromatherapy massages
SHBBCCS002 Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments
SHBBSPA003 Provide stone therapy massages
SHBXCCS001 Conduct Salon Financial Transactions
If you are interested in this course, please call us on 1300 855 517!
* Please note, course Units of Competency are subject to change. These units are valid only on the date of printing.