This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work as beauty therapists to provide a range of beauty therapy treatments and services, including lash and brow treatments, nail services, make-up, massage and waxing. They communicate with clients to recommend treatments and services and sell retail skin care and cosmetic products.

These individuals undertake work independently, with limited guidance from others, to perform routine and non-routine activities and solve non-routine problems. They apply and adapt technical skills and knowledge, and use judgment in the provision of beauty treatments and services. These individuals are responsible for their own outputs and provide limited guidance to others.

Work is typically conducted in beauty salons and spas.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Sample Units of Competencies

Core Units (SHB40115)

• SHBBBOS001 Apply cosmetic tanning products
• SHBBBOS002 Provide body massages
• SHBBBOS003 Provide body treatments
• SHBBFAS001 Provide lash and brow services
• SHBBFAS002 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations
• SHBBHRS001 Provide waxing services
• SHBBMUP002 Design and apply make-up
• SHBBNLS001 Provide manicure and pedicare services
• SHBBRES001 Research and apply beauty industry information
• SHBXCCS001 Conduct salon financial transactions
• SHBXCCS002 Provide salon services to clients
• SHBXIND001 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
• SHBXWHS001 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices

Elective Units (SHB40115)

• SHBBINF001 Maintain infection control standards
• SHBBCCS001 Advise on beauty products and services
• SHBBMUP003 Design and apply make-up for photography
• SHBBMUP004 Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up
• SHBBFAS003 Provide specialized facial treatments
• SHBBSKS005 Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments