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The Diploma of Beauty Therapy will teach you a broad range of beauty therapy treatments and services which will allow you to graduate qualified to manage your own beauty salon. These include massage, hair removal, spa treatments, lash and brow treatments, nail technology services, providing advice on beauty treatments and services, selling retail skin care and cosmetic products and many more.
The course content below provides all possible units related to the course. If the course has various streams, the units you are required to study will depend on your chosen stream.
Full-time students will complete 4 days a week of on-campus study with 6 hours a week for online study. Classes are held face to face on campus, with an online component available to be completed at home. Currently, classes are delivered Monday to Thursday 9am - 4.30pm each week (this is subject to change for 2024).
Part-time students will complete 2 days a week in the first year and 2 days a week in the second year face-to-face study in the classroom, with 3-6 hours a week of online study at home.
Additional study time is required to complete assessments, classroom readings, and activities. We recommend that approximately 3-6 hours per week should be put aside for these activities, to cover the online component.
To undertake this course, you must have your immunisations up to date. You will also need to complete a Language Literacy Numeracy review prior to commencement to assess your suitability for this course. Please note: to complete the unit SHBBHRS011 Provide female intimate waxing services, there is a minimum age limit of 18 years old.
For information in relation to the University and students rights and responsibilities please refer to the VET Information Guide.
Applicants need to demonstrate the literacy and numeracy skills required to undertake this course through a test as part of the application process. The test will be conducted through Federation College prior to commencement of training. Feedback will be provided to the applicant on their results and types of support, if necessary, available to them.
Direct application: Yes
Federation University code: LBH
National course code: SHB50121
The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program.
Find out more about eligibility here.
| Concession Government Subsidised Place | Standard Government Subsidised Place | Full Fee Place (Not eligible for government subsidy) |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | $12,329 | $21,812 |
*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.
A VET Student Loan from the Australian Government can cover all or part of your tuition fees for some Diploma/Advanced Diploma courses (subject to availability).
A VET Student Loan is available for this course – up to a maximum of $18,097
For more information visit our VET Student Loan page.
Material fees cover the cost of items which are purchased by the university and provided to the student, such as tools, materials, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and other incidentals associated with the course.
The estimated material fees for this course are $1,255
Students are required to purchase a Beauty Kit Included
• Uniform
• Name Badge
• Make-up kit
• Manicure/pedicure kit
• Waxing Kit
• Eyelash extension kit
Direct Debit Payment Plans are available for eligible students to help manage the payment of tuition and material fees throughout the enrolment year (excluding Diploma/Advanced Diploma tuition fees).
Students accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program need to be aware that enrolling in a qualification may affect their ability to access future government-subsidised training.
Free TAFE: Under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, some courses have free tuition for eligible students, however material fees (if applicable) will be payable by the student. Free TAFE is subject to availability and eligibility requirements.
Further information on fees, payments and refunds is available here.
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If what you have learned at work, from other courses, units, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this course, you may be entitled to gain unit credits or exemptions. The University is obliged to recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further details contact Federation University on 1800 333 864.
Alternate entry:
SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services
SHB20121 Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
To complete the unit SHBBHRS011 Provide female intimate waxing services there is a minimum age limit of 18 years old. If under 18 an optional elective will be provided.
Students will require access to a computer with an internet connection for access to online classes.
A range of student services are available at most campuses. For further information on these services or for course information, please contact us on 1800 333 864.
The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
All information contained in this course overview including the availability of courses and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.
CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909