SHB40121 Certificate IV in 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).

• Apply cosmetic tanning products

  Unit code

  SHBBBOS007

• Provide body massages

  Unit code

  SHBBBOS008

• Provide lash and brow services

  Unit code

  SHBBFAS004

• Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations

  Unit code

  SHBBFAS005

• 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

• 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

• Design and apply make-up for photography

  Unit code

  SHBBMUP010

• Provide specialised facial treatments

  Unit code

  SHBBFAS006

• Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up

  Unit code

  SHBBMUP011

• Research and develop business plans

  Unit code

  BSBESB401

• Apply eyelash extensions

  Unit code

  SHBBMUP008

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.