About Western Australian Academy

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..

Get the skills you need to work at a barber’s shop with the Certificate III in Barbering (SHB30516). It’s a nationally recognised qualification and completed over 12 months at a training centre that enables you to practice your skills. The course is hands-on and covers: shampoo and basin services, haircut design and technique, shaving heads and faces as well as merchandising and cash transactions. Enquire now for a list of study units and enrolment opportunities..

Do you love make-up and cosmetics? With the nationally recognised SHB30221 Certificate III in Make-Up you could become a specialist make-up artist and work in beauty salons, day spas, or even film and TV. The course delivers specialist skills in creative make-up design for events, special occasions and photography, but you can also choose electives that will broaden your service offerings. Options include: spray tanning, waxing, recommending and selling beauty products, lash and brow treatments, creating a business plan, setting up a beauty business, and more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, availability of specialist electives, and upcoming course enrolment dates..

A SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services provides students with broad skills and knowledge for success in a range of beauty industry roles. You will gain practical beauty skills including nails, waxing, lash and brows and basic make-up, while also learning about customer service, client consulting and product selection. This course is a pathway to jobs as a nail technician, cosmetic assistant, beautician or make-up artist in a busy salon..

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..

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 SHBBBOS008 Provide Body Massages imparts the skills and knowledge required to provide full body relaxation massages. It involves establishing client priorities, designing massage routines, and advising on body products and protection from environmental damage. Body massages can be offered as a single treatment or as part of a series of treatments. Participants will learn to tailor their approach to meet individual client needs effectively. 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 SHBBHRS011 Provide Female Intimate Waxing Services imparts the skills and knowledge required to provide female intimate waxing services, ensuring safe and hygienic practices. It includes skin preparation, waxing techniques, post-waxing care, and hygiene standards. This involves consulting with clients, planning services, and applying and removing hot and strip wax safely. Beauticians and beauty therapists will learn to perform these services independently while demonstrating sensitivity, maturity, and confidentiality in client interactions. 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 SHBBFAS006 Provide Specialised Facial Treatments outlines the skills and knowledge needed to deliver specialised facial treatments using ultrasonic, galvanic, and direct current devices. It involves setting client priorities, understanding electrical machines and cosmetic products, and tailoring treatments to specific skin types and conditions. Not all equipment is used in every treatment. Specialised facials may be a single treatment or part of a treatment series. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The SHBBSPA007 Provide Stone Therapy Massages provides the skills and knowledge required to deliver full body massages using hot and cold stones. It involves setting client priorities, selecting pre-heated stones, designing massages, and performing stone therapy. Stone massage therapy can be a standalone treatment or part of a series. This unit is for beauty and spa therapists working in day spas, destination and resort spas, and beauty salons, where they work in teams but are responsible for individual client recommendations and treatments. 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 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..

If you’d like to work in at a modern salon or get prepared for a hairdressing apprenticeship try the Certificate II in Salon Assistant (SHB20216). It’s a hands-on qualification (completed over 6-12 months) that will teach you how to greet and prepare clients for their visit to the salon, provide shampoo and basin services, braid hair, and work as part of the salon team. Graduate ready for work as a salon assistant or confidently apply for an apprenticeship. Enquire now for a list of course dates, training centres, and your eligibility for concessions and subsidies..

Would you would love a job at a pharmacy, department store, or salon selling cosmetics? How about the SHB20121 Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics? This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to recommend and sell beauty products, skincare products, and cosmetics. During your course you will learn how to design and apply makeup, create merchandising displays, communicate with customers, and carry out financial transactions. There is even scope to use Facebook and Instagram as sales tools. Enquire now to learn more about how to enrol in this exciting course and begin your career in the beauty industry..

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..

If you’re ready to manage your own team of floor staff (or have your heart set on being the head of your retail department), the Certificate IV in Retail Management delivers the skills you need to manage that frontline team while achieving awesome sales results. Students also learn how to create a customer centric culture, implement customer service strategies, and maintain store security. There are specific entry criteria for this qualification — click for full enrolment details and funding possibilities..