This course is intended for people seeking to work in the Beauty industry and provides the skills and knowledge required to provide services such as waxing, makeup applications, tanning, lash and brow services and other facets around client and customer service and consultation. The course will provide knowledge and understanding of the regulations, policies and procedures of a licensed beauty salon by providing real life beauty services on clients.
Employment as a beauty therapist, wax technician, beauty advisor, makeup technician, beauty salon owner/operator/manager.
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Training for this course is delivered on site at SuniTAFE.
Applicants are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review to help confirm the course is suitable and must have access to a computer and the internet. Students are required to arrange their own clients for beauty treatments and services during scheduled salon days when required (clients will attend the beauty salon and treatment rooms during the hours of 9am - 3pm Tuesday-Thursday when needed). Students Under 18 years of age to provide parent/guardian consent to preform beauty treatments and services and participate in beauty treatment and services for training and assessment.
9 Months
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| SHBBBOS007 | Apply cosmetic tanning products | 20 | $80.00 |
| SHBBCCS005 | Advise on beauty products and services | 30 | $65.00 |
| SHBBFAS004 | Provide lash and brow services | 30 | $250.00 |
| SHBBHRS010 | Provide waxing services | 100 | $200.00 |
| SHBBMUP009 | Design and apply make-up | 45 | $250.00 |
| SHBBNLS007 | Provide manicure and pedicare services | 60 | $180.00 |
| SHBBNLS011 | Use electric file equipment for nail services | 30 | $55.00 |
| SHBBRES003 | Research and apply beauty industry information | 20 | $65.00 |
| SHBXCCS007 | Conduct salon financial transactions | 25 | $35.00 |
| SHBXCCS008 | Provide salon services to clients | 30 | $35.00 |
| SHBXIND003 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | 45 | $35.00 |
| SHBXWHS003 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | 40 | $35.00 |
| SIRXOSM002 | Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms | 50 | $35.00 |
| SIRXSLS001 | Sell to the retail customer | 20 | $65.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | $0.00 |
| SHBBINF002 | Maintain infection control standards | 75 | $55.00 |
| SHBBMUP010 | Design and apply make-up for photography | 30 | $250.00 |
| SHBXCCS009 | Greet and prepare clients for salon services | 10 | $35.00 |
| SHBXIND005 | Communicate as part of a salon team | 30 | $0.00 |
| 2026 | |
| Government Subsidised | $4,546 |
| Concession | $1,669 |
| Traineeship | $4,077 |
| Traineeship Concession | $1,669 |
| Self-Funded | $5,349 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2026 March | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Classroom, Full Year, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9.00AM-3.00PM, INTAKE CLOSED |
