Vocational Education and Training
All Western Australian Academy Courses
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.
Learn moreGain 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.
Learn moreIf 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.
Learn moreThis 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.
Learn moreWhen 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.
Learn moreSHB30221 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.
Learn moreGain 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.
Learn moreCertificate 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.
Learn moreThis 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.
Learn moreDiscover 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.
Learn moreSHBBBOS008 Provide Body Massages delivers the skills and knowledge required to provide full body relaxation massages. This unit will teach you how to establish priorities with clients, design body massage routines, and provide advice on body products and protection from environmental damage.
What you will learn:
- Client consultation
- Contra-indications to body massage
- Designing and recommending body massages
- Prepare for massage treatments
- Providing body massage treatments
- Selecting appropriate massage mediums
- Aftercare advice, treatment and recommendations
- Health, hygiene and safety for therapist and client
SHBBFAS005 Provide Facial Treatments and Skin Care Recommendations delivers the skills and knowledge required to provide facial treatments and recommend appropriate skin care products. This unit will teach you how to establish client priorities during consultation and treatment, synthesise knowledge of cosmetic chemistry and nutrition, and to design and provide facial routines and advice on products and protection of facial skin.
What you will learn:
- Client consultation
- Contra-indications to facial treatments
- Skin analysis and diagnosis
- Designing and recommending facial treatment plans
- Prepare for facial treatments
- Providing facial treatments including cleansing, exfoliation, extractions, facial massage and application of specialised products
- Selecting appropriate products
- Aftercare advice, treatment and recommendations
- Health, hygiene and safety for therapist and client
This unit also includes the delivery of SHBBINF002 Maintain infection control standards. On successful completion you will receive a Statement of Attainment for SHBBFAS005 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations & SHBBINF002 Maintain infection control standards in partial completion of a SHB40121 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy. This unit can be used as a stepping stone to a beauty therapy qualification.
Learn moreSHBBHRS011 Provide Female Intimate Waxing Services delivers the skills and knowledge required to provide waxing services to remove unwanted hair from female intimate areas. This unit will teach you how to consult with clients and create a treatment plan, apply and remove hot and strip wax safely and as discretely as possible.
What you will learn:
Completion of SHBBHRS010 Provide Waxing Services or equivalent must be completed prior to undertaking this unit.
- Client consultation
- Contra-indications to female intimate waxing
- Designing intimate waxing – full, partial or basic shape
- Providing intimate waxing service
- Health, hygiene and safety for therapist and client
- Aftercare advice, treatment and recommendations
- Sustainability in waxing services
SHBBFAS004 Provide Lash and Brow Services delivers the skills and knowledge required to provide lash and brow services that include shaping, colouring and lifting. This unit will teach you how to consult with clients to select suitable products and equipment to perform lash and brow services.
Learn moreSHBBFAS006 Provide Specialised Facial Treatments delivers the skills and knowledge required to provide specialised facial treatments incorporating the use of ultrasonic, galvanic and direct current devices, as well as microdermabrasion treatments. This unit will teach you how to establish priorities with clients and apply knowledge of electrical machines and cosmetic products, and to design and provide treatments to address specific skin types and conditions.
What you will learn:
- Designing and recommending specialised facial treatment plans
- Designing and recommending micro-dermabrasion treatments
- Prepare for specialised facial treatments including micro-dermabrasion
- Cleansing skin using ultrasonic and direct current
- Remove minor skin blemishes and infuse serums
- Application of basic peels
- Selecting appropriate products
- Application of specialised products
- Aftercare advice, treatment and recommendations
- Health, hygiene and safety for therapist and client
SHBBSPA007 Provide Stone Therapy Massages delivers the skills and knowledge required to provide full body massages with hot and cold stones. This unit will teach you how to establish priorities with clients, and to select pre-heated stones, design massage and provide a stone massage treatment.
What you will learn:
- Client consultation
- Contra-indications to stone therapy massage
- Designing and recommending stone therapy massage treatments
- Selection and application of hot and cold stones
- Provide body massage with hot stones and use cold stones as required
- Aftercare advice, treatment and recommendations
- Health, hygiene and safety for therapist and client
SHBBHRS010 Provide Waxing Services delivers the skills and knowledge required to provide waxing services to remove unwanted facial and body hair. This unit will teach you application and removal methods, wax selection and the keys to achieving a high standard of results.
What you will learn:
- Client consultation
- Contra-indications to waxing
- Hair growth cycle
- Hot and strip waxing
- Roll-on waxing
- Tweezing
- Aftercare advice, treatment and recommendations
- Health, hygiene and safety for therapist and client
- Sustainability in waxing services
On successful completion you will receive a Statement of Attainment for SHBBHRS010 Provide waxing services in partial completion of a SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services.
Learn moreSHBBBOS007 Apply Cosmetic Tanning Products delivers the skills and knowledge required to select and apply cosmetic tanning products. This unit will teach you how to consult with clients to select the correct tanning products and colour choice, prepare the skin and apply tanning products using a spray tanning gun.
What you will learn:
- Client consultation
- Contra-indications to tanning
- Correct colour and product choice
- Applying tan products with a spray gun
- Correct care, use and cleaning of spray gun
- Aftercare advice, treatment and recommendations
- Health, hygiene and safety for therapist and client
- Sustainability in tanning services
SHBBMUP008 Apply Eyelash Extensions delivers the skills and knowledge required to apply eyelash extensions for added length and thickness of natural lashes. This unit will teach you how to consult with clients to select suitable products and equipment to apply, in-fill and remove classic eyelash extensions.
What you will learn:
- Client consultation
- Contra-indications to eyelash extensions
- Tool requirements
- Mapping skills
- Application techniques for classic eyelash extensions
- In-fill procedure
- Removal of damaged, sparse or grown-out eyelash extensions
- Aftercare advice, treatment and recommendations
- Health, hygiene and safety for therapist and client
- Sustainability in eyelash extension services
On successful completion you will receive a Statement of Attainment for SHBBMUP008 Apply Eyelash Extensions in partial completion of a SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services. This unit can be used as a stepping stone to a beauty therapy qualification.
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