Certificate III in Beauty Services
Transform your passion into a vibrant career & become a sought after beauty expert
Course code: SHB30121
Empowering aspiring beauticians to master a spectrum of beauty techniques, from stunning nail artistry, precise waxing to flawless lash and brow enhancements to captivating basic makeup services.
Certificate III In Beauty Services develops the skills to begin a career in the beauty therapy industry, where individuals embrace a range of well-developed technical and customer service skills where discretion and judgement is
required and responsible for their own outputs. This includes client consultations on beauty products and services.
Graduates will be highly skilled in interacting with customers, providing a range of sophisticated beauty services including; innovative makeup, waxing, manicure and pedicure, lash and brow treatments, cosmetic tanning, classic facials and demonstrating and selling retail skin care and other cosmetic products.
As a qualified beautician with a SHB30121 Certificate III In Beauty Services, a career can begin within beauty salons executing all practical skills learnt through the qualification and become a key performer working within beauty salons, typically conducted in beauty, waxing, brow and nail salons. General reception areas and executing all duties with retail skin care and makeup products, merchandising, client consultation and care.
Available to:
Government Schools
Catholic and Private Schools
Course details
Course fee
*Based on electives
Approximately $10,150 – $12,150
Payment plans*
Payment plans are available.
Nominal hours
*Based on electives
Approimately 665 – 725 hrs
Duration
1.5 years
Australian accredited
Yes
Kit and uniform
Not included
*Incurs a 3% administration fee.
Course fee
*Based on electives
Approximately €10,150 – €12,150
Payment plans*
Payment plans are available.
Nominal hours
*Based on electives
Approimately 665 – 725 hrs
Duration
1.5 years
Australian accredited
Yes
Kit and uniform
Not included
*Incurs a 3% administration fee.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships*
Course fee
1 day per week on campus: $8,830.00
Colour Cosmetica Academy and workplace-based delivery: $3,500.00
Payment plans*
Partially Funded
Nominal hours
*Based on electives
Approximately 240 – 300 Hours
Duration
1.5 years
Australian accredited
Yes
Kit and uniform
Not included
* SKILLS SA – South Australia needs skilled people in the growth areas of our economy. Check your eligibility on the skills.sa.gov.au for subsidised training. You may be eligible for government subsidised training based on your employment and training level.
Australian Students
Online: Based on electives
Approximately 240 – 300 Hours
Hands on: Based on electives
2-3 Â 5 Day Block Sessions
Homework assignments: 180 hours
Assessments: 90 hours
Vocational professional placement: 155 hours
European and UK students
Online: Based on electives
Approximately 240 – 300 Hours
Hands on: Based on electives
2-3 Â 5 Day Block Sessions
Homework assignments: 180 hours
Assessments: 90 hours
Vocational professional placement: 155 hours
We encourage you to register early, as spaces are limited.
Practical training:
OR
Undertake their practical training over 1 on-campus days or through 2-3 block training sessions with guidance from one of our expert mentors.
To achieve a SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services 18 units must be completed:
Core Units
| SHBBBOS007 | Apply cosmetic tanning products |
| SHBBCCS005 | Advise on beauty products and services |
| SHBBFAS004 | Provide lash and brow services |
| SHBBHRS010 | Provide waxing services |
| SHBBMUP009 | Design and apply makeup |
| SHBBNLS007* | Provide manicure and pedicare services |
| SHBBNLS011 | Use electric file equipment for nail services |
| SHBBRES003 | Research and apply beauty industry information |
| SHBXCCS007 | Conduct salon financial transactions |
| SHBXCCS008 | Provide salon services to clients |
| SHBXIND003 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
| SHBXWHS003 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
| SIRXOSM002 | Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms |
| SIRXSLS001 | Sell to the retail customer |
Elective Units
Group A
Infection control
| HLTINF005 | Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments |
| SHBBINF002 | Maintain infection control standards |
Group B
Waxing Services
| SHBBHRS011* | Provide female intimate waxing services |
| SHBBHRS012* | Provide male intimate waxing services |
Eyelash Extensions
| SHBBMUP008 | Apply eyelash extensions |
Makeup
| SHBBMUP010 | Design and apply makeup for photography |
| SHBBMUP011 | Design and apply remedial camouflage makeup |
Piercing
| SHBBSKS006 | Pierce ear lobes |
Health and Wellbeing
| SHBXCCS005 | Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting |
Customer Service
| SHBXCCS009 | Greet and prepare clients for salon services |
Social Media
| SIRXOSM003* | Use social media and online tools |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), formally recognises a person’s existing skills and knowledge towards the achievement of a nationally recognised qualification or statement of attainment.
Skills may have been gained through:
Pathway options
Makeup Retail Assistant
Most common qualification:
Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
(SHB20121)
Salon Assistant
Most common qualification:
Certificate II in Salon Assistant
(SHB20216)
Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Beauty Services
(SHB30121)
Lash and Brow Technician
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Beauty Services
(SHB30121)
Nail Technician
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Nail Technology
(SHB30321)
Beautician
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Beauty Services
(SHB30121)
Hairdresser/ Hair Stylist
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Hairdressing
(SHB30416)
Barber
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Barbering
(SHB30516)
Beauty Therapist
Most common qualification:
Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
(SHB40121)
Senior Colourist/Senior Stylist
Most common qualification:
Certificate IV in Hairdressing
(SHB40216)
Spa Beauty Therapist
Most common qualification:
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
(SHB50121)
Makeup artist
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Beauty Services
(SHB30121)
Certificate III in Makeup
(SHB30221)
Certificate IV in Screen and Media (specialist makeup services)
(CUA41220)
Diploma of Screen and Media (specialist makeup services)
(CUA51020)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Most common qualification:
Certificate IV in Screen and Media (specialist makeup services)
(CUA41215)
Diploma of Screen and Media (specialist makeup services)
(CUA51020)
Hair and Makeup Artist
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Beauty Services
(SHB30121)
Certificate III in Makeup (SHB30221)
Certificate IV in Screen and Media
(specialist makeup services)
(CUA41220)
Diploma of Screen and Media (specialist makeup services)
(CUA51020)
Laser Therapist
Most common qualification:
Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
(SHB40121)
Advanced Diploma of Intense Pulsed Light and Laser for Hair Reduction
(SHB60118)
Dermal Therapist
Most common qualification:
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
(SHB50121)
Advanced Diploma of Skin Therapy (SHB60221)
Salon Manager
Most common qualification:
Diploma of Salon Management
(SHB50216)
Staff Trainer or Educator
Most common qualification:
Certificate IV in Hairdressing (SHB40216)
Diploma of Salon Management
(SHB50216)
Dermal Clinician
Most common qualification:
Bachelor of Health Science
(Dermal Therapies)
Cosmetic Nurse
Most common qualification:
Bachelor of Nursing
Why study at Colour Cosmetica Academy?
Over the last 25+ years, we’ve worked with some of the most respected experts in the fashion industry and over thousands of creative professionals from over 10 different countries.
We lead in beauty, hairdressing, barbering, makeup, and style education, celebrating diversity and innovation. Our programs equip students with essential skills for lifelong learning and success in dynamic careers.
You may be eligible for subsidised training if you live or work in South Australia.
We have a simple step-by-step enrolment process that we will guide you through.
All of the courses we offer are available on campus or online in Australia, Europe and Asia.
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