SHB40121 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy

VU course code: SHB40121 | Level of study: TAFE

Duration

1 year full time

Delivery mode

Face to Face with eLearning

Fees

VET

Location

City Campus

Applications closed

Overview

Make beauty therapy your career with the Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy SHB40121 from Victoria University.

Our industry professionals are here to teach you the skills for your career in the beauty industry. You will learn a range of beauty therapy treatments and services, including:

facial treatments
advanced facial treatments
lash and brow treatments
manicure and pedicure
make-up
waxing
body massage
body treatments
advice on and selling retail skin care and cosmetic products
lash and brow treatments
spray tanning
eyelash extension
demonstrating and selling retail skin care and cosmetic products
safe hygiene and work practices
environmental sustainability.

The combination of classroom and practical exercises means you will graduate with skills needed to work as a competent and work-ready beauty therapist.

: This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are competent in a prescribed range of beauty therapy treatments and services, including facial massage, lash and brow treatments, nail technology services, make-up, waxing, body massage, and aromatherapy as well as providing advice on and selling retail skin care and cosmetic products. Work would be undertaken as skilled beauty therapists in the beauty therapy services stream of the beauty industry.
: Everything you learn at Victoria University has direct links to the real world. You’ll develop practical skills through hands-on learning so you’re job-ready when you graduate.
You’ll get real-life work experience at Aura at VU, our City Campus student-run hair, beauty & massage salon. This salon provides the ideal training environment, where you can practise your skills while providing a wide range of beauty services to the public. You’ll also gain valuable experience arranging bookings and greeting clients. You’ll learn from expert trainers and work under their guidance.
: VU’s Learning Hub is a welcoming space where you can improve your study and employability skills.
Our students can attend Learning Hubs at one of five VU campuses.
We offer maths, writing, careers and English-language advice, and show you effective ways to study and manage your time.
Our programs include:
workshops
drop-in sessions
peer mentoring
maths and writing resources
resume and career guidance.
We also have accessibility support services and counselling services available for all students.

This course is nationally recognised training.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’, which lets you finish your course more quickly when you have gained some of the skills required from past study or work experience.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To be awarded SHB40121 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy, a student must complete a total of Twenty-three (23) units of competency, consisting of:

Eighteen (18) core units, and;
Five (5) elective units, of which:
one (1) unit from Group A: Infection control
at least Two (2) units from Group B: Elective units
up to Two (2) units from the SHB Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.

Units

Fees & scholarships

TAFE fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer.

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

Studying at Victoria University will help you get a foot in the door of the growing beauty, massage and make-up industry. Visit the Jobs and Skills Australia website to see the employment growth and average earnings for beauty therapists at Labour Market Insights.

Work is typically conducted in spas and salons. You could also work as a beauty consultant for international cosmetic companies, or as a freelance beauty consultant working from home.

You’ll be qualified to provide the following services: