Course Name

Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Diploma of Salon Management
This qualification does not have any pre requisite courses.

*IMPORTANT- Students DO NOT need to complete a Certificate III Beauty prior to enrolling into the Diploma of Beauty. A student can enrol directly into the Diploma qualification without having any prior studies.

Course Code

SHB50121/SHB50216

Locations

Berwick Campus
Cranbourne Campus
Peninsula Campus

Next Intake

Term 1- February 9th 2026 Intake Now Open

Duration

On Campus Study Options

Day Options: 9:30am-2:30pm
12 months
Full Time: 3 days on campus per week Monday, Tuesday and every third Wednesday with alternating Wednesdays delivered online via a Zoom Online Session. (2 zoom sessions in between each on campus class). Plus salon sessions and clinic days.


Night Options: 6pm-9:30pm 
18 months
Part Time: 2 evenings on campus per week from Monday to Tuesday and a Zoom Online Session every third Wednesday. Plus salon and clinic days.

Practical Placement - Work Placement hours will be completed in the college or externally in salon.
Students are provided with all the information at Orientation, Induction Day and in the Placement Manual.
Student Salon- Students will complete some of the practical component in the Student Salon during on campus days.

Payment Plan

Interest Free Payment Plan Available from $85 per week

Core Units

• SHBBBOS008 Provide Body Massage
• SHBBCCS005 Advise on beauty services
• SHBBFAS004 Provide Lash and Brow Services
• SHBBFAS005 Provide Facial Treatments and Skin Care Recommendations
• SHBBFAS006 Provide Specialised Facial Treatments
• SHBBHRS010 Provide Waxing Services
• SHBBMUP009 Design and Apply Make-up
• SHBBNLS007 Provide Manicure and Pedicure Services
• SHBBNLS011 Use electrical file equipment for nails
• SHBBRES003 Research and Apply Beauty Industry Information
• SHBBSSC001 Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy
• SHBBSSC002 Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy
• SHBXCCS005 Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting
• SHBXCCS006 Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context
• SHBXCCS007 Conduct Salon Financial Transactions
• SHBXCCS008 Provide Salon Services to Clients
• SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
• SHBXWHS003 Apply Safe Hygiene, Health and Work Practices
• SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
• SIRXLS001 Sell to the retail customer

• BSBHRM404 Review human resource functions
• BSBHRM506 Manage recruitment selection and induction processes
• BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
• SHBXPXM001 Leads teams in a personal environment
• SHBXPSM002 Manage treatment services and sales deelivry
• SHBXPSM003 Promote a persoanl services business
• SHBXWH004 Provide a safe work environment

Elective Units
(compulsary)

• SHBBMUP008 Apply Eyelash Extensions
• SHBXIND005 Communicate as part of a salon team
• SHBBSPA005 Work in a Spa Therapies Framework
• SHBBSPA006 Provide Spa Therapies
• SHBBSPA007 Provide Stone Therapy Massages
• SHBBBOS009 Provide Aromatherapy Massage
• SHBBCCS006 Prepare Personalised Aromatic Plant Oil Blends for Beauty Treatments
• SHBBBSPA008 Provide Indian Head Massage for Relaxation
• SHBBINF002 Maintain Infection Control Standards

• BSBSMB403 Market the small business
• BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans
• BSBSWOR501 Manage perosnal work priorities and professional development

• Melbourne Beauty Expo
• Mind Body & Spirit Festival
• Dermalogica Product Knowledge
• Pevonia Product Knowledge
• Peninsula Hot Springs Excursion
• Alba Hot Springs
• Crown Brushes Incursion
• Lycon and Caron Wax Product Knowledge

Career Options

• Beauty Therapist
• Dermal Therapist
• Day Spa Therapist
• Hotel Spa Manager
• Hotel Spa Therapist
• Cruiseship Therapist
• Resort Therapist
• Salon Manager
• Salon Owner