Modification history
Supersedes and is not equivalent to SHB40115 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy.
Qualification description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work as beauty therapists to provide a range of beauty therapy treatments and services, including lash and brow treatments, nail services, make-up, massage and waxing. They communicate with clients to recommend treatments and services, and sell retail skin care and cosmetic products.
These individuals undertake work independently, with limited guidance from others, to perform routine and non-routine activities and solve non-routine problems. They apply and adapt technical skills and knowledge and use judgment in the provision of beauty treatments and services. These individuals are responsible for their own outputs and provide limited guidance to others.
Work is typically conducted in beauty salons and spas.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging rules
23 units must be completed:
- 18 core units
- 5 elective units, consisting of:
- 1 unit from Group A: Infection control
- at least 2 units from Group B: Elective units
- up to 2 units from the list below, elsewhere in the SHB Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
Note: Units marked with an *asterisk include one or more prerequisite units of competency. Please refer to each individual unit for details of prerequisites.
Core units
| SHBBBOS007 | Apply cosmetic tanning products |
| SHBBBOS008* | Provide body massages |
| SHBBFAS004 | Provide lash and brow services |
| SHBBFAS005* | Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations |
| SHBBHRS010 | Provide waxing services |
| SHBBMUP009 | Design and apply make-up |
| 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 |
| 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 B: General elective units
| SHBBBOS009* | Provide aromatherapy massages |
| SHBBFAS006* | Provide specialised facial treatments |
| SHBBMUP008 | Apply eyelash extensions |
| SHBBMUP010 | Design and apply make-up for photography |
| SHBBMUP011 | Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up |
| SHBBNLS008* | Apply gel and dip powder nail enhancements |
| SHBBNLS009* | Apply acrylic nail enhancements |
| SHBBNLS010* | Apply nail art |
| SHBBNLS012* | Apply advanced nail art |
| SIRXOSM003* | Use social media and online tools |
Qualification mapping information
Supersedes and is not equivalent to SHB40115 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy.