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SHB30321 Certificate III in Nail Technology will provide you with the ability to complete a range of nail services. You will develop practical skills and knowledge so you have the ability to care for and enhance the appearance of nails. You will explore your creativity and skill in nail art and learn to use all the equipment, product and tools of the trade.

You will also undertake a number of business units to help you on your way to establishing and marketing yourself as a Nail Technician with our Certificate III in Nail Technology.

Gain the skills to launch your career in the beauty industry as a Beautician with SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services. This qualification is designed for either the beginner or those who have basic beauty and/or makeup skills. If you are wanting to learn more and commence working at a professional industry level this is the qualification for you.

If you are passionate about beauty and skincare, the SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy will allow you to transform that passion into a rewarding career.

This qualification provides you with the education in the fundamentals of the skin and body, paired with practical skills, techniques and diagnostic skills. The hands-on approach to the course ensures that you confident and skilled in performing a wide range of facial and body treatments, along with make-up and nail services.

This is the ultimate management qualification specifically designed to meet the needs of the retail industry. Providing a pathway to work in a diverse range of retail settings including hairdressing salons, beauty salons, speciality retailers, supermarkets, department stores and quick service restaurants.

This qualification gives you the knowledge and ability to manage a salon or own and operate your own salon.

Functions in this qualification involve a broad range of business building ideas and experiences including human resources, recruiting staff, business planning, sustainability, financial management, marketing and promotion as well as strong leadership skills.

When you complete the Certificate III in Hairdressing you will be set for a creative career that will make you a cut above the rest as a hairdresser. This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to complete your apprenticeship course to work as a qualified hairdresser.

SHB30221 Certificate III in Make-up is a nationally recognised qualification that introduces you to the creative and advanced world of make-up artistry. This qualification will allow you to explore and develop your skills to design and apply make-up for a variety of purposes including beauty, fashion, media and entertainment industry. You will gain the necessary skills and confidence to work as a freelance make-up artist providing make-up and airbrushing services to clients.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a freelance make-up artist or retail sales consultant in any business that sells beauty or cosmetic products and services. This can include retail outlets such as cosmetic counters, department stores, pharmacies or beauty and hairdressing salons.

Gain the skills to launch your career in the hairdressing industry as a salon assistant with SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant. This qualification is designed to give students practical and relevant skills and build a foundation to pursue further education and prepare them for career opportunities in the hairdressing industry. You will develop a range of basic practical skills and valuable industry knowledge that is used in hairdressing salons by individuals who aid with client services.

Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics is the entry level qualification to the make-up industry. The course has been designed for those wanting to develop skills and knowledge to sell, demonstrate and apply cosmetic make-up products to an industry standard.

You will learn how to consult with clients, analyse face and skin, and demonstrate how to apply make-up products to suit each individual client’s requirements. You will also develop a range of skills such as how to create the right look for day, evening and special occasions as well as popular make-up techniques. Also learn an introduction to customer service and retail operations, how to promote a range of cosmetic products as well as blow-drying and braiding hair.

Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics is the entry level qualification to the make-up industry. This course will allow you to develop skills, knowledge & techniques to proceed in this exciting and creative industry.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a retail sales consultant in any business that sells beauty or cosmetic products and services. This can include retail outlets such as cosmetic counters, department stores, pharmacies or beauty and hairdressing salons.

This qualification reflects the role of barbers who use a range of well-developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of barbering services to clients. They use discretion and judgement to provide client services and take responsibility for the outcomes of their work. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a barber in any industry environment, usually a barber shop or salon.

Discover the skills and knowledge used by Beauty Therapists when commencing your career in the beauty industry with SHB40121 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy. This qualification is designed for those who wish to be employed as Beauty Therapists in a beauty salon and provide consultation with clients to deliver beauty advice, recommend beauty treatments, plan and select appropriate equipment, sell retail skin-care and cosmetic products. This qualification builds a foundation of skills offering a career in all areas of beauty covered in the qualification or allows you to specialise in areas of interest such as facial treatments, massage, eyelash extensions and more. The qualification has 3 streams of electives you can choose to assist you in creating the qualification that suits you and your future career aspirations.