Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
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.Individuals work independently with limited guidance to perform routine and non-routine activities, apply judgment, and adapt technical skills in the provision of beauty treatments and services.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.
Duration
18–24 months
Study Mode
Blended (Online + In-person)
Start Date
Monthly intakes
Packaging Rules
Total Units
23
Core Units
18
Elective Units
5
- 18 core units must be completed.
- 5 elective units must be completed.
- 1 elective unit must be selected from Group A (Infection control).
- At least 2 elective units must be selected from Group B.
- Up to 2 elective units may be selected from the elective list, 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.
- Units marked with an asterisk (*) include prerequisite units.
Modification History
Track changes and updates made to this qualification across different releases.
This qualification supersedes and is not equivalent to SHB40115 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy.
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 pedicure 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
HLTINF005
Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments
SHBBINF002
Maintain infection control standards
Group B
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
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