SHB30121
Certificate III in Beauty Services

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Certificate III in Beauty Services

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Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

South
Campbell Street

Attendance options

Full-time
Part-time

Study type

Apprentices/Trainees
Mixed Learning
On-Site

2025 Tuition fees

Subsidised $ 1,640.00
Concession* $ 400.00
Commercial $ PoA

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

If you are looking to gain a qualification in the Beauty Services industry this great alternative non-trade pathway might be just the course you have been looking for!

This qualification is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to work as a beautician and provide a range of beauty services to clients including nails, waxing, lash and brow, and basic make-up services.

As part of the course, you will have the opportunity to develop technical and customer service skills, as well as learn how to provide client consultation on beauty products and services, and conduct salon financial transactions

You’ll gain extensive hands-on experience in providing quality lash and brow services, waxing services, and manicures and pedicures, as well as how to design and apply make-up and apply cosmetic tanning products. In addition, you will gain valuable experience in how to research and apply beauty industry information and comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment, as well as how to apply safe hygiene, health and work practices.

Other electives are available at all three locations and include the application of eyelash extensions, nail art and how to recommend products and services.

Successful completion of this course will provide you with the skills sets and knowledge you need to operate effectively in the Beauty industry. You may be interested in pursuing work in a beauty, waxing, brow or nail salon, or you may decide to undertake further study with SHB40121 – Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy or SHB30321 – Certificate III in Nail Technology.

Other electives are available at all three locations and include the application of eyelash extensions, nail art and how to recommend products and services.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
North
Alanvale	12 Feb 2025 - 27 Nov 2025	Full-time 2 days per week, Wednesday & Thursday, 9.00am - 4.00pm, Alanvale Campus, C Block, Room C3-40	Mixed Learning	Apply now
South
Campbell Street	12 Feb 2025 - 26 Nov 2025	Full-time 2 days per week - Monday and Wednesday 9am - 4pm. 3rd floor, 75 Campbell St, Hobart Room A3-31	Mixed Learning	Full
Campbell Street	13 Feb 2025 - 27 Nov 2025	Full-time 2 days per week - Monday and Thursday 9am - 4pm. 3rd floor, 75 Cambpell St, Hobart Room A3-31	Mixed Learning	Apply now

Entry

As part of the application process, and before being offered a place in the course, a member of our Team will contact you to discuss if this course aligns with your goals and aspirations, and to ensure that you are fully informed and understand the course requirements.

There are no essential entry requirements for this course.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For this course, you will need to pay for the following items:

Beauty Kit:
North - $1050
South - $1,170

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a SHB30121 - Certificate III in Beauty Services.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
SHBBBOS007	Apply cosmetic tanning products
SHBBCCS005	Advise on beauty products and services
SHBBFAS004	Provide lash and brow services
SHBBHRS010	Provide waxing services
SHBBMUP009	Design and apply make-up
SHBBNLS007	Provide manicure and pedicare services
SHBBNLS011	Use electric file equipment for nail services
SHBBRES003	Research and apply beauty industry information
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
SHBBHRS011	Provide female intimate waxing services
SHBBINF002	Maintain infection control standards
SHBBMUP008	Apply eyelash extensions
SHBBMUP010	Design and apply make-up for photography
SHBBNLS008	Apply gel and dip powder nail enhancements
SHBBNLS010	Apply nail art
SIRXOSM003	Use social media and online tools

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SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services

Course overview

Locations

Attendance options

Study type

2025 Tuition fees

Locations, dates & times

Information Session

Career opportunities

Information Session

Career opportunities

We’re here to help…

SHB30121
Certificate III in Beauty Services