About Australian Massage and Beauty Institute

The BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management is for the next generation of business leaders who need highly developed emotional intelligence and the ability to communicate with influence. This nationally recognised diploma has a heavy focus on interpersonal skills and relationship building, while teaching you how to develop administrative systems, operational plans, budgets, policy and compliance documents. Choose electives in areas that support your job role: finance, administration, risk management, big data, industrial relations, customer service. Enquire now for the list of study units, elective choices, and upcoming enrolment dates..

Become a qualified beauty therapist and open your own salon with the SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to deliver a wide range of beauty treatments as well as setup and operate a beauty business. Treatment competencies include: body massage, lash and brow services, facials and skin care treatments, waxing, makeip application and design, manicures and pedicures, piercings, and more. You can also gain specialist skills in electrolysis, relaxation massage, or spa treatments. Enquire now for entry requirements, graduation competencies, and upcoming enrolment opportunities near you..

The Diploma of Remedial Massage is a comprehensive program that prepares students to become qualified remedial massage therapists. You'll learn anatomy, massage techniques, and how to treat various musculoskeletal conditions, gaining practical experience through supervised clinic hours. Graduates will be well-equipped to provide effective treatments to clients in a range of settings..

The Certificate III in Hairdressing (SHB30416) is the minimum qualification for professional hairdressers in Australia. Through practical training, you will learn how to wash, cut, style, and treat both men’s and women’s hair — as well as work in a contemporary salon. This extensive course covers: hair colours, lightening, braiding, bleaching and other chemical treatments. Enquire now for the list of study units and the next intake dates..

Step up to senior management with the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management. This advanced qualification will teach you how to provide leadership across an organisation while managing innovation and continuous improvement. Over 12-18 months of study you will be developing your critical thinking and strategic communication skills. Graduate ready to implement a business plan and tackle a range of complex problems and strategies. Enquire now for the list of elective choices, entry requirements, and enrolment opportunities near you..

Become a senior beauty therapist with the SHB40121 Certificate IV in Beauty. This hands-on training course will teach you how to provide body massages, spray tans, lash and brow services, makeup design, manicures and pedicures, facials, and skin care treatments. The course also covers infection controls, retail sales in the salon, customer service, and beauty product knowledge. Enquire now for the full list of study units, beauty industry career outcomes, and training providers near you that offer this qualification..

The SHBBINF002 Maintain Infection Control Standards provides training in maintaining infection control standards during skin penetration treatments in a clinical environment. It covers state or territory and local council requirements, teaching individuals to identify, manage, and control infection risks to clients, colleagues, and themselves. This unit is relevant for beauticians and beauty therapists working in salons, clinics, or cosmetic medical clinics, where they operate autonomously and make independent treatment decisions. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The CHCCOM006 Establish and Manage Client Relationships unit teaches skills for building professional client relationships, managing interactions, effective communication, handling challenging behaviours, and responding to client enquiries. It applies to community services or health workers who independently work with clients within established guidelines, providing ongoing health services or interventions. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The SHBBBOS009 Provide Aromatherapy Massage imparts the skills and knowledge required to provide aromatherapy massages using blended aromatic plant oils. It involves establishing client priorities and applying knowledge of anatomy, physiology, skin science, and lifestyle factors to select appropriate oils and massage techniques. This is suitable for beauty and spa therapists working in salons, clinics, and spas. Participants will learn to make independent treatment decisions while being part of a team, ensuring client needs are met through effective aromatherapy practices. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The SHBBFAS005 Provide Facial Treatments and Skin Care Recommendations imparts the skills and knowledge required to provide facial treatments and recommend appropriate skin care products. It involves establishing client priorities during consultation and treatment, utilising knowledge of cosmetic chemistry and nutrition, and designing facial routines. Participants will learn to advise clients on suitable products and skin protection measures. Facials can be offered as single treatments or as part of a series of treatments, tailored to meet individual client needs. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The SHBBFAS004 Provide Lash and Brow Services imparts the skills and knowledge required to provide lash and brow services, including shaping and colouring. Participants learn to consult with clients, select suitable products and equipment, and perform lash and brow treatments, including waxing, tweezing, and tinting. The course covers essential theory, such as skin biology and hair structure, to ensure confidence upon completion. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The SHBBNLS007 Provide Manicure and Pedicare Services imparts the skills and knowledge necessary to provide manicure and pedicure services, including advice on hand, foot, and nail care. It involves recognising contraindications and conditions, understanding the structure and function of hands, feet, and nails, and selecting appropriate treatments and products. This applies to those working in beauty and nail salons and spas, who are responsible for making routine service decisions and providing tailored services to clients. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The SHBBHRS010 Provide Waxing Services provides the skills and knowledge needed to deliver professional waxing services for removing unwanted facial and body hair. It involves consulting with clients, selecting suitable wax products, and performing waxing on various body parts, including the face, legs, underarms, bikini area, and arms. This applies to beauticians and beauty therapists in beauty or hair removal salons, where they work as part of a team and make independent decisions within a defined scope. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The SHBBMUP002 Design and Apply Make-Up is ideal for those looking to master the basics of makeup application. This hands-on course is taught face-to-face by expert makeup artists in small, engaging class sizes. Participants will learn a variety of techniques, including performing makeup consultations, analysing face shapes and features, identifying skin types and contra-indications, and understanding the principles of colour. The course also covers evening makeup looks like smokey eyes, winged eyeliner, and red lips, as well as natural day makeup looks. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The SHBBBOS007 Apply Cosmetic Tanning Products unit teaches the application of tanning products using a spray gun. It covers client consultations, product selection, and skin preparation. This is essential for beauticians and beauty therapists working independently within salon or spa settings, making service decisions within established guidelines. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The SHBBMUP008 Apply Eyelash Extensions short course, taught by expert lash artists, focuses on applying, infilling, and removing eyelash extensions to add length and thickness to natural lashes. You will learn client consultation, product selection, and equipment use. This unit applies to beauty therapists, retail assistants, and make-up freelancers in beauty salons, cosmetic outlets, and make-up service settings, requiring routine service decisions within a defined range. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The SHBBBOS010 Use Reflexology Relaxation Techniques in Beauty Treatments describes the skills and knowledge required to provide relaxation treatments using reflexology techniques. This includes consulting with clients, selecting appropriate products and techniques, and delivering manual reflexology relaxation according to the client's needs and agreed treatment plan. Applicable to beauty and spa therapists in beauty salons, massage clinics, and spas, this unit enables practitioners to make independent treatment decisions while working within a team environment. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates. .

The SHB50321 Diploma of Cosmetic Tattooing prepares individuals to work as autonomous cosmetic tattooists, designing and providing cosmetic tattooing services. This qualification equips practitioners with specialised knowledge and experience to consult, design, and manage treatment programmes. It also enhances communication and technical skills. Practitioners operate within a defined scope of practice, using initiative and judgement to refuse or refer treatments as needed, ensuring high standards of professional accountability. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..

The Diploma of Salon Management (SHB50216) is perfect for hair and beauty salon owners wanting to compliment their creative skills with sound business knowledge and practices. Students begin their studies with 7 core units. They learn how to manage HR and recruitment, build team leadership and safety while managing treatment services. Students then select 3 elective units from course a range of specialities; franchising, management, training, learning and development. The Diploma of Salon Management (SHB50216) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Hairdressing and Beauty Services Training Package..

Become a qualified nail technician with the SHB30321 Certificate III in Nail Technology. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to deliver a full range of nail services including manicures, pedicures, acrylic nail enhancements, and nail art. You’ll graduate job-ready with the skills you need to sell beauty products, process transactions, communicate with customers, and keep the nail salon hygienic and clean. Enquire now for the full list of study units, nail service competencies, and enrolment centres near you that offer this course..

Get started in massage or formalise your knowledge of massage therapy with a nationally recognised qualification. The HLT42021 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy course teaches you the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology; practical skills in deep tissue massage; personal safety and infection controls; as well as business skills and practice ethics. It’s everything you need to run your own successful massage practice. Enquire now for a list of entry requirements and intake dates..