Diploma of Beauty Therapy
The powerhouse of Beauty & Skincare
Course code: SHB50121
Diploma of Beauty Therapy is designed for individuals who wish to manage or start their own beauty business, or specialise in advanced beauty techniques with luxury and bespoke skills and options from tightening, smoothing and lifting skin with glowing facials, treatments and designs.
From the famous stem-cell anti-aging treatment, to vitamin C that glows, hyaluronic acid that hydrates, retinol that rejuvenates and aquatherm that repairs to advancing and growing with knowledge and skills that pair modern day technology with healing elements of nature delivering the ultimate holistic spa skills. Successful graduates will be able to work independently in quality beauty teams, and are accountable for their individual personal productivities. From cleansers and balms to concentrates, serums and masks, get ready for a lifetime of five-star knowledge for complexions.
You will be able to provide services in quality massages and treatments, up-to-the-minute lash and brow services, on trend facial treatments and skin care obsessions, micro-dermabrasion treatments, hyperpigmentation treatments, facial treatments that stimulate blood flow, refined hair removal using state of the art advanced IPL technologies, makeup designs, trends and techniques, designing and applying makeup for every day, commercial and fashion together with manicure and pedicures, from plenty of twists on the French manicure to mismatched nails and dip powder creations, there’s something to learn for every vibe, mood, for all different nail shapes – from gel and acrylic nail enhancements to nail art classics and advanced.
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Course details
Course fee
$18,750.00
Payment plans*
Payment plans are available.
Nominal hours
1,495 Hours
Duration
2 years
Australian accredited
Yes
Kit and uniform
Not included
*Incurs 3% Administration fee
Course fee
€18,750.00
Payment plans*
Payment plans are available.
Nominal hours
1,495 Hours
Duration
2 years
Australian accredited
Yes
Kit and uniform
Not included
*Incurs 3% Administration fee
Skills SA – Apprenticeships and Traineeships)*
Course fee
$8,500.00
Payment plans*
Partially Funded.
Nominal hours
1,495 Hours
Duration
2 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: 905 Hours
Hands on: 4 5 Day Block Sessions
Homework assignments: 290 hours
Assessments: 145 hours
Vocational professional placement: 155 hours
European and UK students
Online: 905 Hours
Hands on: 4 5 Day Block Sessions
Homework assignments: 290 hours
Assessments: 145 hours
Vocational professional placement: 155 hours
We encourage you to register early, as spaces are limited.
Practical training:
To achieve a SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy 29 units must be completed:
Core Units
| SHBBBOS008 | Provide body massages |
| SHBBCCS005 | Advise on beauty products and services |
| SHBBFAS004 | Provide lash and brow services |
| SHBBFAS005* | Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations |
| SHBBFAS006* | Provide specialised facial treatments |
| 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 |
| SHBBSSC001 | Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy |
| SHBBSSC002 | Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy |
| SHBXCCS005 | Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting |
| SHBXCCS006 | Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context |
| 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 A
Electrolysis/Diathermy
| SHBBHRS013* | Provide hair reduction treatments using electrical currents |
| SHBBSKS007* | Provide diathermy treatments |
Group C
Relaxation Massage
| SHBBBOS009* | Provide aromatherapy massages |
| SHBBBOS010* | Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments |
| SHBBSPA007* | Provide stone therapy massages |
Group D
Spa Treatments
| SHBBBOS009* | Provide aromatherapy massages |
| SHBBSPA005 | Work in a spa therapies framework |
| SHBBSPA006 | Provide spa therapies |
| SHBBSPA007* | Provide stone therapy massages |
Group E
Business
| BSBESB304 | Determine resource requirements for new business ventures |
| BSBESB401 | Research and develop business plans |
| BSBESB404 | Market new business ventures |
| BSBESB406 | Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures |
| BSBESB407 | Manage finances for new business ventures |
Massage Treatments
| SHBBBOS011* | Provide superficial lymph massage treatments |
| SHBBCCS006* | Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments |
| SHBBSPA008 | Provide Indian head massages for relaxation |
Pre-requisite Units
| SHBBSSC001 | Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy |
| SHBBSSC002 | Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy |
| SHBXCCS006 | Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context |
Cosmetic Products
| SHBBCCS007 | Interpret the chemical composition and physical effects of cosmetic products |
Intimate Waxing
| SHBBHRS011* | Provide female intimate waxing services |
| SHBBHRS012* | Provide male intimate waxing services |
| SHBBHRS010 | PRE-REQUISITE UNIT: Provide waxing services |
Makeup
| SHBBMUP010 | Design and apply makeup for photography |
| SHBBMUP011 | Design and apply remedial camouflage makeup |
Eyelash Extensions
| SHBBMUP015* | Apply volume eyelash extensions |
| SHBBMUP008 | PRE-REQUISITE UNIT: Apply eyelash extensions |
Piercings
| SHBBSKS008* | Provide upper body piercings |
| SHBBINF002 | PRE-REQUISITE UNIT: Maintain infection control standards |
Facials
| SHBBSKS009* | Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments |
| SHBBINF002 | PRE-REQUISITE UNIT: Maintain infection control standards |
| SHBBSSC001 | PRE-REQUISITE UNIT: Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy |
| SHBBSSC002 | PRE-REQUISITE UNIT: Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy |
Social Media
| SIRXOSM003* | Use social media and online tools |
| SIRXOSM002 | PRE-REQUISITE UNIT: Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms |
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 in Australia, Europe, the UK & online.
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