SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Learn the dermal science behind beauty therapy
This diploma opens graduates to a range of employment opportunities such as working in a dermal therapy or laser skin clinic, spa centres, beauty and skincare clinics, cruise ships or a home-based business.
This qualification is also a pathway to Advanced Dermal Science qualifications.
This course is a VET Student Loan eligible course. A VET Student Loan creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth and is only available to students who are eligible.
To find out if you are eligible or to see the list of eligible courses visit our Student Loans page.
Overview
Where Murdoch | Mandurah
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How On Campus
This course provides theory training in IPL and LASER units required to work with these modalities in industry. Along with a dermal science and advanced skin care treatment focus.
Be trained by industry specialists in our well-equipped beauty clinic rooms, using a wide range of professional products and technologies, including Dermalogica and Medik8 skin care, and MAC, Crown, Kryolan and LA girl makeup.
At South Metro 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 kit to start you on your makeup journey. Additional purchases include a beauty tunic, textbook and linen for class use.
On completion of this course, you will gain a Laser Safety Officer Certificate. This certificate is recognised by the Radiological Council of Western Australia under the Radiation Safety Act This certificate is a prerequisite for laser licensing in Western Australia, Queensland and Tasmania, and is required to gain licensing for use by non-medical practitioners to use laser for cosmetic procedures.
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)
- microdermabrasion
- skin needling
- specialised skin peels with Medik8 and Dermalogica
- IPL and laser safety protocols (laser safety Officer Certificate)
- facials and specialised facials
- body massage and aromatherapy massage
- knowledge of skin structure and function into Beauty Therapy
- manicure and pedicare
- waxing
- lash and brow treatments including lash lifting
- skills in retail and sales operations
- reflexology
- hot stone massage
- day, evening, photography and catwalk makeup application
- 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 | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| SHBBFAS004 Provide lash and brow services | $144.75 | $62.25 |
| SHBBFAS005 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations | $521.10 | $424.00 |
| SHBBFAS006 Provide specialised facial treatments | $521.10 | $489.25 |
| SHBBHRS010 Provide waxing services | $521.10 | $283.50 |
| SHBBNLS007 Provide manicure and pedicare services | $318.45 | $125.00 |
| SHBBNLS011 Use electric file equipment for nail services | $144.75 | $54.50 |
| SHBBRES003 Research and apply beauty industry information | $115.80 | $28.25 |
| SHBBSSC001 Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy | $318.45 | $32.75 |
| SHBBSSC002 Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy | $318.45 | $32.75 |
| SHBXCCS006 Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context | $202.65 | $21.75 |
| SHBXWHS003 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | $202.65 | $82.75 |
| SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms | $260.55 | $60.00 |
| SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer | $231.60 | $38.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$405.30 | $81.50 |
Semester 1, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $4,226.70 | $1,816.25 | $6,042.95 |
Semester 2, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| SHBBBOS008 Provide body massages | $521.10 | $108.75 |
| SHBBCCS005 Advise on beauty products and services | $144.75 | $22.50 |
| SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-up | $231.60 | $340.00 |
| SHBXCCS005 Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting | $202.65 | $32.75 |
| SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactions | $144.75 | $82.75 |
| SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clients | $144.75 | $82.75 |
| SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | $231.60 | $82.75 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$405.30 | $38.00 |
|
|
$144.75 | $43.50 |
|
|
$144.75 | $102.00 |
|
|
$202.65 | $169.50 |
|
|
$173.70 | $27.25 |
|
|
$405.30 | $380.50 |
|
|
$144.75 | $48.75 |
|
|
$231.60 | $174.00 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $3,474.00 | $1,735.75 | $5,209.75 |
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 | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer | $231.60 | $38.00 |
| SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms | $260.55 | $60.00 |
| SHBXWHS003 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | $202.65 | $82.75 |
| SHBXCCS006 Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context | $202.65 | $21.75 |
| SHBBSSC002 Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy | $318.45 | $32.75 |
| SHBBSSC001 Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy | $318.45 | $32.75 |
| SHBBRES003 Research and apply beauty industry information | $115.80 | $28.25 |
| SHBBNLS011 Use electric file equipment for nail services | $144.75 | $54.50 |
| SHBBNLS007 Provide manicure and pedicare services | $318.45 | $125.00 |
| SHBBHRS010 Provide waxing services | $521.10 | $283.50 |
| SHBBFAS006 Provide specialised facial treatments | $521.10 | $489.25 |
| SHBBFAS005 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations | $521.10 | $424.00 |
| SHBBFAS004 Provide lash and brow services | $144.75 | $62.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$405.30 | $81.50 |
Semester 1, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $4,226.70 | $1,816.25 | $6,042.95 |
Semester 2, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | $231.60 | $82.75 |
| SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clients | $144.75 | $82.75 |
| SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactions | $144.75 | $82.75 |
| SHBXCCS005 Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting | $202.65 | $32.75 |
| SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-up | $231.60 | $340.00 |
| SHBBCCS005 Advise on beauty products and services | $144.75 | $22.50 |
| SHBBBOS008 Provide body massages | $521.10 | $108.75 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$231.60 | $174.00 |
|
|
$144.75 | $48.75 |
|
|
$405.30 | $380.50 |
|
|
$173.70 | $27.25 |
|
|
$202.65 | $169.50 |
|
|
$144.75 | $102.00 |
|
|
$144.75 | $43.50 |
|
|
$405.30 | $38.00 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $3,474.00 | $1,735.75 | $5,209.75 |
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 | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| SHBXWHS003 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | $202.65 | $82.75 |
| SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms | $260.55 | $60.00 |
| SHBBFAS004 Provide lash and brow services | $144.75 | $62.25 |
| SHBBFAS005 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations | $521.10 | $424.00 |
| SHBBFAS006 Provide specialised facial treatments | $521.10 | $489.25 |
| SHBBHRS010 Provide waxing services | $521.10 | $283.50 |
| SHBBNLS007 Provide manicure and pedicare services | $318.45 | $125.00 |
| SHBBNLS011 Use electric file equipment for nail services | $144.75 | $54.50 |
| SHBBRES003 Research and apply beauty industry information | $115.80 | $28.25 |
| SHBBSSC001 Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy | $318.45 | $32.75 |
| SHBBSSC002 Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy | $318.45 | $32.75 |
| SHBXCCS006 Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context | $202.65 | $21.75 |
| SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer | $231.60 | $38.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$405.30 | $81.50 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $4,226.70 | $1,816.25 | $6,042.95 |
Semester 1, 2026
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clients | $144.75 | $82.75 |
| SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | $231.60 | $82.75 |
| SHBBBOS008 Provide body massages | $521.10 | $108.75 |
| SHBBCCS005 Advise on beauty products and services | $144.75 | $22.50 |
| SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-up | $231.60 | $340.00 |
| SHBXCCS005 Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting | $202.65 | $32.75 |
| SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactions | $144.75 | $82.75 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$405.30 | $38.00 |
|
|
$144.75 | $43.50 |
|
|
$144.75 | $102.00 |
|
|
$202.65 | $169.50 |
|
|
$173.70 | $27.25 |
|
|
$405.30 | $380.50 |
|
|
$144.75 | $48.75 |
|
|
$231.60 | $174.00 |
Semester 1, 2026 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $3,474.00 | $1,735.75 | $5,209.75 |
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 | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| SHBXCCS006 Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context | $202.65 | $21.75 |
| SHBBSSC002 Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy | $318.45 | $32.75 |
| SHBBSSC001 Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy | $318.45 | $32.75 |
| SHBBRES003 Research and apply beauty industry information | $115.80 | $28.25 |
| SHBBNLS011 Use electric file equipment for nail services | $144.75 | $54.50 |
| SHBBNLS007 Provide manicure and pedicare services | $318.45 | $125.00 |
| SHBBHRS010 Provide waxing services | $521.10 | $283.50 |
| SHBBFAS006 Provide specialised facial treatments | $521.10 | $489.25 |
| SHBBFAS005 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations | $521.10 | $424.00 |
| SHBBFAS004 Provide lash and brow services | $144.75 | $62.25 |
| SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer | $231.60 | $38.00 |
| SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms | $260.55 | $60.00 |
| SHBXWHS003 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | $202.65 | $82.75 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$405.30 | $81.50 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $4,226.70 | $1,816.25 | $6,042.95 |
Semester 1, 2026
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clients | $144.75 | $82.75 |
| SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactions | $144.75 | $82.75 |
| SHBXCCS005 Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting | $202.65 | $32.75 |
| SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-up | $231.60 | $340.00 |
| SHBBCCS005 Advise on beauty products and services | $144.75 | $22.50 |
| SHBBBOS008 Provide body massages | $521.10 | $108.75 |
| SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | $231.60 | $82.75 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$231.60 | $174.00 |
|
|
$144.75 | $48.75 |
|
|
$405.30 | $380.50 |
|
|
$173.70 | $27.25 |
|
|
$202.65 | $169.50 |
|
|
$144.75 | $102.00 |
|
|
$144.75 | $43.50 |
|
|
$405.30 | $38.00 |
Semester 1, 2026 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $3,474.00 | $1,735.75 | $5,209.75 |
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.