SHB40121 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
Unlock a beauty therapy career!
The SM TAFE expert team guides you through facials, massages, manicures, and more. Gain retail and customer service skills for a positive client experience. Manage services confidently in salons or larger stores.
Join us on this transformative journey!
Overview
Where Mandurah | Murdoch
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How On Campus
When you complete the Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy you will be looking at a career as a beauty therapist in a beauty salon, cruise ship or even your own home salon.
Be guided by our professional and passionate team of lecturers who are experienced industry specialists. You’ll learn how to provide a range of beauty treatments, including facials and specialised facials for glowing skin, as well as body massage and aromatherapy massage for ultimate relaxation. Develop your manicure and pedicure skills, gain skills in popular services such as waxing, lash and brow tinting and lifting, spray tans, eyelash extensions and professional make-up application.
Grow an understanding of retail operations for the beauty industry and establish a customer service skillset, learning how to create a positive client experience and leave a lasting impression. Your skills will allow you to perform treatments independently and you’ll be trained in coordinating or managing the services within a beauty salon or a department within a larger store.
At SM TAFE your fees are inclusive of all training products and equipment for the entirety of your course. You will receive a take home makeup brush set to start you on your makeup journey. Additional purchases include a beauty tunic, textbook and linen for class use.
Study in specialist facilities
Gain hands-on experience in our student Hair, Beauty & Massage Student Clinics(opens in a new tab) which offer the chance to operate in a ‘real life’ beauty clinic, hairdressing salon or remedial massage clinic whilst developing your practical skills under the guidance of qualified practitioners and lecturers.
Follow the clinics on Facebook(opens in a new tab) for exciting news and updates.
Our Mandurah campus(opens in a new tab) has undergone major re-development with new purpose-built training facilities including simulated hair and beauty training facilities, with a hair salon and dedicated training spaces for beauty and massage therapy.
Want some tips on how to become industry ready for beauty therapy? Read our news story (opens in a new tab) with lecturer Steph Ellison-Judge or watch the video.(opens in a new tab)
- facials and specialised facials
- body massage and aromatherapy massage
- waxing
- lash and brows
- makeup application
- spray tanning
- eye lash extensions
- retail and sales operations
- manicure and pedicure
- infection control and safe hygiene
In order to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you must take into account the essential skills and knowledge required to undertake this study.
- be a people's person - friendly and easy to approach with a love for the beauty industry
- enjoy practical work and be comfortable with physical contact
- no significant allergic reactions to cosmetic products, particularly to nuts
- be well-presented
- have good communication skills and can relate to people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds
- be motivated with a high level of responsibility
- Basic computer skills are required for this course
- able to use email
- able to navigate the internet using a web browser and search engines
- able to access TAFE online systems and upload assessment documents
Our Informed Choices page lists the skills and attributes necessary to study and work in this field.
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Semester 1, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHBBFAS004 Provide lash and brow services | $122.00 | $36.75 | $62.25 |
| SHBBFAS005 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations | $439.20 | $132.30 | $424.00 |
| SHBBHRS010 Provide waxing services | $439.20 | $132.30 | $283.50 |
| SHBBNLS007 Provide manicure and pedicare services | $268.40 | $80.85 | $125.00 |
| SHBBNLS011 Use electric file equipment for nail services | $122.00 | $36.75 | $54.50 |
| SHBBRES003 Research and apply beauty industry information | $97.60 | $29.40 | $28.25 |
| SHBBSSC001 Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy | $268.40 | $80.85 | $32.75 |
| SHBBSSC002 Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy | $268.40 | $80.85 | $32.75 |
| SHBXCCS006 Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context | $170.80 | $51.45 | $21.75 |
| SHBXWHS003 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | $170.80 | $51.45 | $82.75 |
| SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms | $219.60 | $66.15 | $60.00 |
| SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer | $195.20 | $58.80 | $38.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$439.20 | $132.30 | $489.25 |
|
|
$341.60 | $102.90 | $81.50 |
Semester 1, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $3,562.40 | $1,816.25 | $5,378.65 |
| Concession | $1,073.10 | $1,816.25 | $2,889.35 |
Semester 2, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHBBBOS007 Apply cosmetic tanning products | $97.60 | $29.40 | $101.75 |
| SHBBBOS008 Provide body massages | $439.20 | $132.30 | $108.75 |
| SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-up | $195.20 | $58.80 | $340.00 |
| SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactions | $122.00 | $36.75 | $82.75 |
| SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clients | $122.00 | $36.75 | $82.75 |
| SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | $195.20 | $58.80 | $82.75 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$341.60 | $102.90 | $38.00 |
|
|
$170.80 | $51.45 | $288.75 |
|
|
$122.00 | $36.75 | $102.00 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $1,805.60 | $1,227.50 | $3,033.10 |
| Concession | $543.90 | $1,227.50 | $1,771.40 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Units and fees
Semester 1, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer | $195.20 | $58.80 | $38.00 |
| SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms | $219.60 | $66.15 | $60.00 |
| SHBXWHS003 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | $170.80 | $51.45 | $82.75 |
| SHBXCCS006 Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context | $170.80 | $51.45 | $21.75 |
| SHBBSSC002 Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy | $268.40 | $80.85 | $32.75 |
| SHBBSSC001 Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy | $268.40 | $80.85 | $32.75 |
| SHBBRES003 Research and apply beauty industry information | $97.60 | $29.40 | $28.25 |
| SHBBNLS011 Use electric file equipment for nail services | $122.00 | $36.75 | $54.50 |
| SHBBNLS007 Provide manicure and pedicare services | $268.40 | $80.85 | $125.00 |
| SHBBHRS010 Provide waxing services | $439.20 | $132.30 | $283.50 |
| SHBBFAS005 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations | $439.20 | $132.30 | $424.00 |
| SHBBFAS004 Provide lash and brow services | $122.00 | $36.75 | $62.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$341.60 | $102.90 | $81.50 |
|
|
$439.20 | $132.30 | $489.25 |
Semester 1, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $3,562.40 | $1,816.25 | $5,378.65 |
| Concession | $1,073.10 | $1,816.25 | $2,889.35 |
Semester 2, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | $195.20 | $58.80 | $82.75 |
| SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clients | $122.00 | $36.75 | $82.75 |
| SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactions | $122.00 | $36.75 | $82.75 |
| SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-up | $195.20 | $58.80 | $340.00 |
| SHBBBOS008 Provide body massages | $439.20 | $132.30 | $108.75 |
| SHBBBOS007 Apply cosmetic tanning products | $97.60 | $29.40 | $101.75 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$122.00 | $36.75 | $102.00 |
|
|
$170.80 | $51.45 | $288.75 |
|
|
$341.60 | $102.90 | $38.00 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $1,805.60 | $1,227.50 | $3,033.10 |
| Concession | $543.90 | $1,227.50 | $1,771.40 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Semester 2, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHBBFAS004 Provide lash and brow services | $122.00 | $36.75 | $62.25 |
| SHBBFAS005 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations | $439.20 | $132.30 | $424.00 |
| SHBBHRS010 Provide waxing services | $439.20 | $132.30 | $283.50 |
| SHBBNLS007 Provide manicure and pedicare services | $268.40 | $80.85 | $125.00 |
| SHBBNLS011 Use electric file equipment for nail services | $122.00 | $36.75 | $54.50 |
| SHBBRES003 Research and apply beauty industry information | $97.60 | $29.40 | $28.25 |
| SHBBSSC001 Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy | $268.40 | $80.85 | $32.75 |
| SHBBSSC002 Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy | $268.40 | $80.85 | $32.75 |
| SHBXCCS006 Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context | $170.80 | $51.45 | $21.75 |
| SHBXWHS003 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | $170.80 | $51.45 | $82.75 |
| SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer | $195.20 | $58.80 | $38.00 |
| SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms | $219.60 | $66.15 | $60.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$439.20 | $132.30 | $489.25 |
|
|
$341.60 | $102.90 | $81.50 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $3,562.40 | $1,816.25 | $5,378.65 |
| Concession | $1,073.10 | $1,816.25 | $2,889.35 |
Semester 1, 2026
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHBBBOS007 Apply cosmetic tanning products | $97.60 | $29.40 | $101.75 |
| SHBBBOS008 Provide body massages | $439.20 | $132.30 | $108.75 |
| SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-up | $195.20 | $58.80 | $340.00 |
| SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactions | $122.00 | $36.75 | $82.75 |
| SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clients | $122.00 | $36.75 | $82.75 |
| SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | $195.20 | $58.80 | $82.75 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$341.60 | $102.90 | $38.00 |
|
|
$170.80 | $51.45 | $288.75 |
|
|
$122.00 | $36.75 | $102.00 |
Semester 1, 2026 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $1,805.60 | $1,227.50 | $3,033.10 |
| Concession | $543.90 | $1,227.50 | $1,771.40 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Units and fees
Semester 2, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms | $219.60 | $66.15 | $60.00 |
| SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer | $195.20 | $58.80 | $38.00 |
| SHBXWHS003 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | $170.80 | $51.45 | $82.75 |
| SHBXCCS006 Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context | $170.80 | $51.45 | $21.75 |
| SHBBSSC002 Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy | $268.40 | $80.85 | $32.75 |
| SHBBSSC001 Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy | $268.40 | $80.85 | $32.75 |
| SHBBRES003 Research and apply beauty industry information | $97.60 | $29.40 | $28.25 |
| SHBBNLS011 Use electric file equipment for nail services | $122.00 | $36.75 | $54.50 |
| SHBBNLS007 Provide manicure and pedicare services | $268.40 | $80.85 | $125.00 |
| SHBBHRS010 Provide waxing services | $439.20 | $132.30 | $283.50 |
| SHBBFAS005 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations | $439.20 | $132.30 | $424.00 |
| SHBBFAS004 Provide lash and brow services | $122.00 | $36.75 | $62.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$341.60 | $102.90 | $81.50 |
|
|
$439.20 | $132.30 | $489.25 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $3,562.40 | $1,816.25 | $5,378.65 |
| Concession | $1,073.10 | $1,816.25 | $2,889.35 |
Semester 1, 2026
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | $195.20 | $58.80 | $82.75 |
| SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clients | $122.00 | $36.75 | $82.75 |
| SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactions | $122.00 | $36.75 | $82.75 |
| SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-up | $195.20 | $58.80 | $340.00 |
| SHBBBOS008 Provide body massages | $439.20 | $132.30 | $108.75 |
| SHBBBOS007 Apply cosmetic tanning products | $97.60 | $29.40 | $101.75 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$122.00 | $36.75 | $102.00 |
|
|
$170.80 | $51.45 | $288.75 |
|
|
$341.60 | $102.90 | $38.00 |
Semester 1, 2026 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $1,805.60 | $1,227.50 | $3,033.10 |
| Concession | $543.90 | $1,227.50 | $1,771.40 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.