Certificate III in Beauty Services

Female beauty technician performing facial treatment on female client.

Join the beauty industry's global market, with job opportunities from makeup artist to skin care and other specialised treatments. 

Whether you're working in a salon; in a retail setting, or even at a specialised beauty treatment practice you'll enjoy this rewarding work where you get to help people feel great about themselves. This is an interesting career with many job opportunities for skilled professionals.

Through this course, you'll learn a range of beauty services including makeup application; waxing; manicure and pedicure; lash and brow treatments including tinting, lamination and extensions; and gain knowledge of different skin care, treatments and cosmetic products to be able to consult with and provide product advice to clients. 

Completion of this course can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study. Combine it with a course in business studies, and you could be on your way to setting up your own salon!

Apprenticeship or traineeship
VET for secondary students
Industry: Health and Beauty | Health, Beauty and Fitness | Creative Industries |
National course code: SHB30121 | WA State ID: BHJ8

Quality training from industry experts

In this short video you'll hear about beauty industry training at Western Australia's South Metropolitan TAFE. This training may also be available at other TAFEs across WA.

Doing your qualification at a WA TAFE college or accredited private training provider will ensure you're receiving quality, industry standard training to get the skills and knowledge employers are looking for.

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To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.

If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.

Ready for a beautiful career?

The beauty industry has a global market, with everything from makeup to skin care and specialised treatments. Whether you are working in a salon; in a retail setting or even at a specialised beauty treatment practice you will enjoy this rewarding work where you get to help people feel great about themselves.

Through this course, you will learn a range of beauty services including makeup application; waxing; manicure and pedicure; lash and brow treatments including tinting, lamination and extensions; and gain knowledge of different skin care, treatments and cosmetic products to be able to consult with and provide product advice to clients. 

Are you ready to make the world beautiful?

If you are keen to learn about nail technology, waxing services, and lash and brow services, this course could be the perfect one for you!

You'll gain the skills and confidence to enter the beauty industry and provide a range of services, learning the tips of the trade to be successful in a very competitive market. You could also continue your studies with our SHB30215 Certificate III in Makeup or, with an additional 10 units you could achieve SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy and run your own beauty salon.

A valuable part of our course is ongoing practical demonstration of your skills, so you will be need to bring live models to class as required.

Please note the Joondalup course is run at our McLarty Avenue campus. 

Locations

Joondalup (McLarty Avenue)
Perth

Students will master a variety of beauty treatments, focusing on essential salon services such as waxing, spray tanning, nail services, lash and brow treatments, and makeup application. 

Students will learn to provide professional waxing services for areas including the eyebrows, lip, chin, underarm, bikini, legs, and arms, along with perfecting spray tanning techniques for a flawless finish. They will also gain expertise in manicures, pedicures, and nail art, as well as lash and brow treatments tailored to each client’s needs. Additionally, students will develop skills in makeup application, enhancing clients’ natural features for various occasions.

In addition to hands-on training, students will gain crucial knowledge in advising on beauty products and services, conducting salon financial transactions, and ensuring compliance with organisational requirements in a personal services environment. This course also covers safe hygiene practices and maintaining infection control standards, preparing students to meet the highest professional standards.

Gain practical experience in real-world environments with guidance from industry professionals. By the end of this course, students will be well-equipped to pursue a successful career as a beautician, delivering exceptional services to clients in a salon setting.

Do you love all things beauty and have a great eye for style and glamour? This course is your first step to beginning your career in the vibrant and exciting world of beauty. 

Be guided by our expert team of lecturers who are experienced industry professionals as you learn the fundamentals of providing a range of beauty treatments including nails, waxing, lash and brow, spray tanning, eye lash extensions and make-up services. You’ll be trained using professional product ranges such as Dermalogica skin care, MAC, Crown, Kryolan and LA girl makeup. 

In this course you’ll also grow your customer service skillset, learning to engage with clients and create a positive client experience from greeting and preparing on arrival through to advising on beauty products and treatments. 

At SM TAFE your fees are inclusive of all training products and equipment for the entirety of your course. You will receive a take home makeup brush set to start you on your makeup journey. Additional purchases include a beauty tunic, textbook and linen for class use.

Study in specialist facilities 

Gain hands-on experience in our student Hair, Beauty & Massage Student Clinics(opens in a new tab) which offer the chance to operate in a ‘real life’ beauty clinic, hairdressing salon or remedial massage clinic whilst developing your practical skills under the guidance of qualified practitioners and lecturers. You can follow the clinics on Facebook(opens in a new tab) .

Our Mandurah campus(opens in a new tab)  has undergone major re-development with new purpose-built training facilities including simulated hair and beauty training facilities, with a hair salon and dedicated training spaces for beauty and massage therapy.

When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in Beauty services. You will have the skills and knowledge to start in the beauty industry. The practical experience you gain will provide you with the skills required to work at an entry level in the beauty industry. You will learn a range of beauty services including make-up, waxing, manicure and pedicure, lash and brow treatments and sell retail skin care and cosmetic products. You will gain hands-on experience in a simulated work environment where you will perform simple tasks on real clients.

Choose a private training provider that delivers this course

This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.

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.
You will develop a range of practical skills and valuable industry knowledge and learn a core set of skills. Successful completion of this course leads to exciting career opportunities in the beauty industry. 
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a beautician in a salon or home-based salon that performs beauty, makeup and nail services. This qualification can also be used as a stepping stone to higher beauty and make-up qualifications.  

Delivery location

Perth

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