SHB40121 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
Are you ready to transform the world of beauty?
Launch your career with the Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy, designed to equip you with the essential skills needed to excel as a beauty therapist in beauty salons, day spas, or even your own business. This course offers hands-on training in state-of-the-art facilities that mirror real-world environments, ensuring you’re ready for the industry.
Overview
Campus Karratha
When Available all year
Study Mode On Campus
Students will master a wide range of beauty treatments, focusing on essential spa services such as facials and massages.
In addition, students will learn salon treatments such as make-up application, waxing, lash and brow tinting and lifting, spray tanning, and eyelash extensions. Gain practical experience in our modern training salons: Salon 700 in Karratha and the Narli Magungany Salon in Broome. These facilities are equipped with the latest beauty therapy tools, providing an authentic salon atmosphere. Students will work directly with real clients, applying their skills in a simulated, yet realistic environment.
This course emphasises developing strong customer service and retail skills. Students will learn how to create exceptional client experiences and confidently recommend appropriate treatments while managing beauty services. Our expert team of industry professionals will guide students through each step, ensuring they acquire the practical skills and knowledge needed to thrive as beauty therapists in the competitive beauty industry.
Throughout this course, students will gain skills in:
- Lash and brow treatments
- Nail services
- Make-up
- Massage
- Waxing
- Communicating with clients to recommend treatments and services
- Sell retail skin care and cosmetic products
- Communicating with customers
This course is suited to you if:
- You have an excellent attitude, you're enthusiastic, motivated and patient
- You do not experience skin allergies
- You have good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
- You are able to consult with clients and listen to their needs
- You are already employed or have an interest in working within the Beauty industry
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHBBBOS007 Apply cosmetic tanning products | $97.60 | $29.40 | $57.50 |
| SHBBBOS008 Provide body massages | $439.20 | $132.30 | $37.27 |
| SHBBFAS004 Provide lash and brow services | $122.00 | $36.75 | $0.00 |
| SHBBFAS005 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations | $439.20 | $132.30 | $114.85 |
| SHBBHRS010 Provide waxing services | $439.20 | $132.30 | $0.00 |
| SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-up | $195.20 | $58.80 | $0.00 |
| SHBBNLS007 Provide manicure and pedicare services | $268.40 | $80.85 | $50.10 |
| SHBBNLS011 Use electric file equipment for nail services | $122.00 | $36.75 | $28.45 |
| SHBBRES003 Research and apply beauty industry information | $97.60 | $29.40 | $0.00 |
| SHBBSSC001 Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy | $268.40 | $80.85 | $26.60 |
| SHBBSSC002 Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy | $268.40 | $80.85 | $26.60 |
| SHBXCCS006 Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context | $170.80 | $51.45 | $26.60 |
| SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactions | $122.00 | $36.75 | $26.60 |
| SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clients | $122.00 | $36.75 | $0.00 |
| SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | $195.20 | $58.80 | $26.60 |
| SHBXWHS003 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | $170.80 | $51.45 | $37.27 |
| SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms | $219.60 | $66.15 | $0.00 |
| SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer | $195.20 | $58.80 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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$341.60 | $102.90 | $0.00 |
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$170.80 | $51.45 | $0.00 |
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$122.00 | $36.75 | $0.00 |
Option
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
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$122.00 | $36.75 | $26.60 |
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$97.60 | $29.40 | $0.00 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2024.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.