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SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services

Take the first step in your career in the beauty industry, where your love of make-up and making people look great can take you wherever you want to go.
Length
Course Duration - 10 months
Qualification Code
SHB30121

The Certificate III in Beauty Services provides the hands-on skills training to cover operational skills and knowledge to enable employment as beauticians and provide a range of beauty services including nail, waxing, lash and brow, and basic make-up services. 

  • Beautician
  • Nail technician
  • Make-up artist
  • Salon owner
  • Eyelash technician

This is a list of units available in this course. Which units you enrol in will depend on the course and stream available.

SELL TO THE RETAIL CUSTOMER
SIRXSLS001
MAINTAIN ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS WHEN USING SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE PLATFORMS
SIRXOSM002
APPLY SAFE HYGIENE, HEALTH AND WORK PRACTICES
SHBXWHS003
COMPLY WITH ORGANISATIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITHIN A PERSONAL SERVICES ENVIRONMENT
SHBXIND003
PROVIDE SALON SERVICES TO CLIENTS
SHBXCCS008
CONDUCT SALON FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS
SHBXCCS007
RESEARCH AND APPLY BEAUTY INDUSTRY INFORMATION
SHBBRES003
USE ELECTRIC FILE EQUIPMENT FOR NAIL SERVICES
SHBBNLS011
PROVIDE MANICURE AND PEDICARE SERVICES
SHBBNLS007
DESIGN AND APPLY MAKE-UP
SHBBMUP009
PROVIDE WAXING SERVICES
SHBBHRS010
PROVIDE LASH AND BROW SERVICES
SHBBFAS004
ADVISE ON BEAUTY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
SHBBCCS005
APPLY COSMETIC TANNING PRODUCTS
SHBBBOS007
PROVIDE SHAMPOO AND BASIN SERVICES
SHBHBAS001
APPLY NAIL ART
SHBBNLS010
DESIGN AND APPLY MAKE-UP FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
SHBBMUP010
APPLY EYELASH EXTENSIONS
SHBBMUP008
MAINTAIN INFECTION CONTROL STANDARDS
SHBBINF002
PROVIDE FEMALE INTIMATE WAXING SERVICES
SHBBHRS011

Students will complete 2 days per week of on-campus study and 2 hrs online (additional). Classes are held face to face on campus.

Additional study time is required to complete assessments, classroom readings, and activities. We recommend that approximately 2 hours per week should be put aside to complete the online component.

Learner must have achieved desired LLN score and completed PTR.

How you apply will depend on your current situation. Visit our how to apply page for options and instructions.

After you submit your application, we’ll get you to do an online literacy and numeracy review to help us understand where you’re at (and if the course you’re applying for is a good fit). We’ll give you feedback and offer you support if needed.

For information about students’ rights and responsibilities, please refer to the VET Information Guide.

Direct application: Yes

Federation University code: LBG

National course code: SHB30121

Tuition fees

What you pay depends on your eligibility for a Victorian Government–subsidised place under the Skills First Program. 

2024 total estimated tuition fees for Certificate III in Beauty Services
Concession
Government Subsidised Place
Standard
Government Subsidised Place
Full Fee Place
(Not eligible for government subsidy)
$1,058$5,288$9,870

*Fees displayed are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are subject to change annually.

Visit our fees and charges page for more information.

Material fees

This covers things like tools, stationery, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and so on. Expect the cost to be around $1,520. 

Other study costs

Material Fee – Beauty Kit

Included

  • Uniform
  • Name Badge
  • Make-up kit
  • Manicure/pedicure kit
  • Waxing Kit
  • Eyelash extension kit

 

Other important information

If you need help managing your fee payments, you might be eligible for a direct debit payment plan. Students doing certificate-level TAFE courses can access payment plans for both tuition and materials fees. Diploma and advanced diploma students can access payment plans for materials fees only.

If you’re accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program, doing this course might affect your ability to access future government-subsidised training.

If you’re eligible to enrol in a course under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, the tuition would be free but you’d still have to pay the materials fee (if applicable).

Find out more about fees, payments and refunds.

 

Scholarships

There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.

Your previous studies, work skills or life experience might count as unit credit or exemptions towards this course (which means you could finish it sooner). Contact us on 1800 333 864 to find out if that’s the case.

Completion of the Certificate III in Beauty Services will provide direct credit transfer for units in common with the Diploma of Beauty Therapy.

SHBBHRS011 Provide female intimate waxing services is available as an option for students who are aged over 18 years old, due to age restrictions for this unit.

Students will require access to a computer with an internet connection for access to online classes.

Got questions?

Call us on 1800 333 864, start a live chat or submit an enquiry.

Student support

The support we offer is second to none. Need academic help? No problem. Extra access or financial assistance? Let’s see what we can do. View our student services.

The fine print

The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.

Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.

Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.

School department

Federation TAFE