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SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services

SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services

National ID SHB30121 State ID BHJ8
Do you have a passion for style and glamour?

This course is the perfect entry point into the beauty industry. Our experienced team of industry professionals will guide you through the fundamentals of beauty treatments, covering everything from nails to lash extensions.

You'll also develop excellent customer service abilities, ensuring positive client experiences from arrival to product recommendations.

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Person applies makeup to student.

Overview

Where Mandurah | Murdoch

When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2024

How On Campus

Do you love all things beauty and have a great eye for style and glamour? This course is your first step to beginning your career in the vibrant and exciting world of beauty. 

Be guided by our expert team of lecturers who are experienced industry professionals as you learn the fundamentals of providing a range of beauty treatments including nails, waxing, lash and brow, spray tanning, eye lash extensions and make-up services. You’ll be trained using professional product ranges such as Dermalogica skin care, MAC, Crown, Kryolan and LA girl makeup. 

In this course you’ll also grow your customer service skillset, learning to engage with clients and create a positive client experience from greeting and preparing on arrival through to advising on beauty products and treatments. 

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. You can follow the clinics on Facebook(opens in a new tab) .

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) .

 

 

 

Important information

School Leaver Non-School Leaver AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent Certificate I or Certificate II

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

SM TAFE actively promotes the employment availability of course graduates to key industry partners and organisations. We also seek expressions of interest from organisations for the placement of our students into work experience. We endeavour to assist students into a career pathway, but please be aware that neither employment nor work experience placement is guaranteed by us.

To access free career planning and job search assistance, visit the Jobs and Skills Centres page.

Attendance in class

This course is equivalent to 3-4 days per week when studied full time across one semester. 

At-home study

As well as the in-class component, you may be required to complete additional study each week outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research.

You will need to have the basic technical requirements for at-home study. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.

What you need for your first day of class

On your first day you should bring your SM TAFE confirmation enrolment receipt, your student ID, stationery (a pen and notepad and equipment from orientation booklet lists). Student will require to supply own equipment/tools below.

  • 1 pair of tweezers
  • 1 pair of cuticle clippers
  • 1 black gown – Velcro/ under arm style
  • 1 black head band
  • 2 large black bath towels
  • 2 black hand towels
  • 1 black flat single sheet (not fitted)
  • laptop or electronic device for completing assessments and access to Blackboard at home and in class
  • Word program required or can be accessed for free as a student of TAFE
  • USB (optional but handy)
  • 1 display folder for written handouts
  • pens
  • highlighters
  • Text book: Professional Beauty Therapy – Nordmann/Day – Australia and New Zealand 4th Edition 

Uniforms and workwear requirements

  • Black beauty tunic - JB’s Wear – JB’s Ladies Scrubs Top-SKU: JB-4SRT1-Bk purchased from Hot Klobba/Hip Pocket Workwear and Safety, Mandurah, Port Kennedy and Naval Base.
  • Black pants, or plain black leggings, or long black loose skirt. No active wear leggings are to be worn. While waiting for your tunic, a black shirt or t-shirt with no slogans, pictures or words should be worn. 
  • Closed in shoes in black or white.
  • Winter, over tunic- Biz Collection – Apex Ladies Jacket - SKU: BC-J740L-Bk from Hot Klobba/Hip Pocket Workwear and Safety, Mandurah, Port Kennedy and Naval Base. Long-sleeved black shirt under tunic if required (no jumpers or hoodies are to be worn).

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 1, 2025

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Murdoch
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
SHBBBOS007 Apply cosmetic tanning products $97.60 $29.40 $99.00
SHBBCCS005 Advise on beauty products and services $122.00 $36.75 $22.00
SHBBFAS004 Provide lash and brow services $122.00 $36.75 $60.50
SHBBHRS010 Provide waxing services $439.20 $132.30 $275.75
SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-up $195.20 $58.80 $330.75
SHBBNLS007 Provide manicure and pedicare services $268.40 $80.85 $121.50
SHBBNLS011 Use electric file equipment for nail services $122.00 $36.75 $53.00
SHBBRES003 Research and apply beauty industry information $97.60 $29.40 $27.50
SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactions $122.00 $36.75 $80.50
SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clients $122.00 $36.75 $80.50
SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment $195.20 $58.80 $80.50
SHBXWHS003 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices $170.80 $51.45 $80.50
SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms $219.60 $66.15 $58.25
SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer $195.20 $58.80 $37.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Maintain infection control standards
$341.60 $102.90 $79.25
Apply eyelash extensions
$170.80 $51.45 $281.00
Design and apply make-up for photography
$122.00 $36.75 $99.25
Use social media and online tools
$146.40 $44.10 $21.25

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

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Mandurah
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
SHBBBOS007 Apply cosmetic tanning products $97.60 $29.40 $99.00
SHBBCCS005 Advise on beauty products and services $122.00 $36.75 $22.00
SHBBFAS004 Provide lash and brow services $122.00 $36.75 $60.50
SHBBHRS010 Provide waxing services $439.20 $132.30 $275.75
SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-up $195.20 $58.80 $330.75
SHBBNLS007 Provide manicure and pedicare services $268.40 $80.85 $121.50
SHBBNLS011 Use electric file equipment for nail services $122.00 $36.75 $53.00
SHBBRES003 Research and apply beauty industry information $97.60 $29.40 $27.50
SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactions $122.00 $36.75 $80.50
SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clients $122.00 $36.75 $80.50
SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment $195.20 $58.80 $80.50
SHBXWHS003 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices $170.80 $51.45 $80.50
SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms $219.60 $66.15 $58.25
SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer $195.20 $58.80 $37.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Maintain infection control standards
$341.60 $102.90 $79.25
Apply eyelash extensions
$170.80 $51.45 $281.00
Design and apply make-up for photography
$122.00 $36.75 $99.25
Use social media and online tools
$146.40 $44.10 $21.25

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, 2024

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Murdoch
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
SHBBBOS007 Apply cosmetic tanning products $97.60 $29.40 $99.00
SHBBCCS005 Advise on beauty products and services $122.00 $36.75 $22.00
SHBBFAS004 Provide lash and brow services $122.00 $36.75 $60.50
SHBBHRS010 Provide waxing services $439.20 $132.30 $275.75
SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-up $195.20 $58.80 $330.75
SHBBNLS007 Provide manicure and pedicare services $268.40 $80.85 $121.50
SHBBNLS011 Use electric file equipment for nail services $122.00 $36.75 $53.00
SHBBRES003 Research and apply beauty industry information $97.60 $29.40 $27.50
SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactions $122.00 $36.75 $80.50
SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clients $122.00 $36.75 $80.50
SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment $195.20 $58.80 $80.50
SHBXWHS003 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices $170.80 $51.45 $80.50
SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms $219.60 $66.15 $58.25
SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer $195.20 $58.80 $37.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Maintain infection control standards
$341.60 $102.90 $79.25
Apply eyelash extensions
$170.80 $51.45 $281.00
Design and apply make-up for photography
$122.00 $36.75 $99.25
Use social media and online tools
$146.40 $44.10 $21.25

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

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Mandurah
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
SHBBBOS007 Apply cosmetic tanning products $97.60 $29.40 $99.00
SHBBCCS005 Advise on beauty products and services $122.00 $36.75 $22.00
SHBBFAS004 Provide lash and brow services $122.00 $36.75 $60.50
SHBBHRS010 Provide waxing services $439.20 $132.30 $275.75
SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-up $195.20 $58.80 $330.75
SHBBNLS007 Provide manicure and pedicare services $268.40 $80.85 $121.50
SHBBNLS011 Use electric file equipment for nail services $122.00 $36.75 $53.00
SHBBRES003 Research and apply beauty industry information $97.60 $29.40 $27.50
SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactions $122.00 $36.75 $80.50
SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clients $122.00 $36.75 $80.50
SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment $195.20 $58.80 $80.50
SHBXWHS003 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices $170.80 $51.45 $80.50
SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms $219.60 $66.15 $58.25
SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer $195.20 $58.80 $37.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Maintain infection control standards
$341.60 $102.90 $79.25
Apply eyelash extensions
$170.80 $51.45 $281.00
Design and apply make-up for photography
$122.00 $36.75 $99.25
Use social media and online tools
$146.40 $44.10 $21.25

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. 

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