SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy

VU Polytechnic delivers the electives listed in the ‘course structure and units’ below. These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback. Alternative suitable electives are only available via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT).

• Provide body massages

  Unit code

  SHBBBOS008

• Advise on beauty products and services

  Unit code

  SHBBCCS005

• Provide lash and brow services

  Unit code

  SHBBFAS004

• Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations

  Unit code

  SHBBFAS005

• Provide specialised facial treatments

  Unit code

  SHBBFAS006

• Provide waxing services

  Unit code

  SHBBHRS010

• Design and apply make-up

  Unit code

  SHBBMUP009

• Provide manicure and pedicare services

  Unit code

  SHBBNLS007

• Use electric file equipment for nail services

  Unit code

  SHBBNLS011

• Research and apply beauty industry information

  Unit code

  SHBBRES003

• Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy

  Unit code

  SHBBSSC001

• Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy

  Unit code

  SHBBSSC002

• Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting

  Unit code

  SHBXCCS005

• Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context

  Unit code

  SHBXCCS006

• Conduct salon financial transactions

  Unit code

  SHBXCCS007

• Provide salon services to clients

  Unit code

  SHBXCCS008

• Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment

  Unit code

  SHBXIND003

• Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices

  Unit code

  SHBXWHS003

• Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms

  Unit code

  SIRXOSM002

• Sell to the retail customer

  Unit code

  SIRXSLS001

• Maintain infection control standards

  Unit code

  SHBBINF002

• Work in a spa therapies framework

  Unit code

  SHBBSPA005

• Provide spa therapies

  Unit code

  SHBBSPA006

• Provide stone therapy massages

  Unit code

  SHBBSPA007

• Provide aromatherapy massages

  Unit code

  SHBBBOS009

• Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments

  Unit code

  SHBBCCS006

• Interpret the chemical composition and physical effects of cosmetic products

  Unit code

  SHBBCCS007

• Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments

  Unit code

  SHBBSKS009

• Provide Indian head massages for relaxation

  Unit code

  SHBBSPA008

• Research and develop business plans

  Unit code

  BSBESB401

• Provide female intimate waxing services

  Unit code

  SHBBHRS011

• Apply eyelash extensions

  Unit code

  SHBBMUP008

This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as beauty therapists to provide a broad range of beauty therapy treatments and services including facial treatments, body massage and treatments, hair removal, lash and brow treatments, nail and make-up services. This includes consultation with clients to provide beauty advice, recommend beauty treatments and services, and sell retail skincare and cosmetic products.

These individuals work relatively autonomously and are accountable for personal outputs. Their work involves the self-directed application of knowledge and skills with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques.