CERTIFICATE IV IN BEAUTY THERAPY
COURSE CODE: SHB40121 | CRICOS CODE: 110217A
Course Overview.
During your course, you will learn to work independently and as part of a salon team in our fully functional clinic, where you will build on your theoretical knowledge by providing real-world salon services to paying customers.
This course is designed to have you skilled-up, confident, and ready to work in the rapidly growing beauty industry!
What You Will Learn In This Course.
MAKE-UP
WAXING
TINTING
FACIALS
BODY MASSAGE
SPECIALISED FACIALS
Intake dates
2025: 13 Jan, 12 May, 8 Sep
2026: 12 Jan
Course Duration
Campus Location
Workload
Entry Requirements
Course Delivery
*Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday
depending on the intake.
Assessment.
Assessment in SHB40121 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy is designed to ensure that the participant demonstrates competency in all unit requirements.
A variety of assessment methods are used and may include but are not limited to:
• Learner workbook activities
• Observations
• Third party report
• Questions/Answers
• Portfolio
• Case study
• Evidence Sheets
Units of Competency.
SHBBBOS007
SHBBBOS008*
SHBBFAS004
SHBBFAS005*
Apply cosmetic tanning products
Provide body massages
Provide lash and brow services
Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations
SHBBHRS010
SHBBMUP009
SHBBNLS007*
SHBBNLS011
Provide waxing services
Design and apply make-up
Provide manicure and pedicare services
Use electric file equipment for nail services
SHBBRES003
SHBBSSC001
Research and apply beauty industry information
Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy
SHBBSSC002
Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy
SHBXCCS006
SHBXCCS007
SHBXCCS008
Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context
Conduct salon financial transactions
Provide salon services to clients
SHBXIND003
Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
SHBXWHS003
SIRXOSM002
Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
SIRXSLS001
SHBBMUP010
SHBBMUP011
SHBBINF002
SHBBCCS005
SHBBFAS006*
Sell to the retail customer
Design and apply make-up for photography
Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up
Maintain infection control standards
Advise on beauty products and services
Provide specialised facial treatments
Note: Units marked with an *asterisk include one or more prerequisite units of competency.
Assessment.
Assessment in SHB40121 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy is designed to ensure that the participant demonstrates competency in all unit requirements.
A variety of assessment methods are used and may include but are not limited to:
• Learner workbook activities
• Observations
• Third party report
• Questions/Answers
• Portfolio
• Case study
• Evidence Sheets
Units of Competency.
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
SHBBMUP010 – Design and apply make-up for photography
SHBBMUP011 – Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up
SHBBINF002 – Maintain infection control standards
SHBBCCS005 – Advise on beauty products and services
SHBBFAS006* – Provide specialised facial treatments
Note: Units marked with an *asterisk include one or more prerequisite units of competency.
Fees
$12,500
$11.200 tuition fee + $1300 Industry Pack
(Brush set, 2 towels, uniforms: T-shirt and scrubs as well as all products supplied for training)
Payment Options
2. Payment instalments through payment plans