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Diploma of Beauty Therapy

National ID: SHB50121 | State ID: BHK0

Learn the dermal science behind beauty therapy

This diploma opens graduates to a range of employment opportunities such as working in a dermal therapy or laser skin clinic, spa centres, beauty and skincare clinics, cruise ships or a home-based business. This qualification is also a pathway to Advanced Dermal Science qualifications.

This course provides theory training in IPL and LASER units required to work with these modalities in industry. Along with a dermal science and advanced skin care treatment focus. Be trained by industry specialists in our well-equipped beauty clinic rooms, using a wide range of professional products and technologies, including Dermalogica and Medik8 skin care, and MAC, Crown, Kryolan and LA girl makeup.

On completion of this course, you will gain a Laser Safety Officer Certificate. This certificate is recognised by the Radiological Council of Western Australia under the Radiation Safety Act This certificate is a prerequisite for laser licensing in Western Australia, Queensland and Tasmania, and is required to gain licensing for use by non-medical practitioners to use laser for cosmetic procedures.

Gain these skills

  • microdermabrasion
  • skin needling
  • specialised skin peels with Medik8 and Dermalogica
  • IPL and laser safety protocols (laser safety Officer Certificate)
  • facials and specialised facials
  • body massage and aromatherapy massage
  • knowledge of skin structure and function into Beauty Therapy
  • manicure and pedicare
  • waxing
  • lash and brow treatments including lash lifting
  • skills in retail and sales operations
  • reflexology
  • hot stone massage
  • day, evening, photography and catwalk makeup application
  • infection control and safe hygiene

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Senior Beauty Therapist | Beauty Salon Manager | Salon Therapist | Day Spa Therapist | Massage Therapist | Sales Representative (retail skin-care and cosmetic products) | Beauty Salon Owner | Small Business Owner | Industry Educator or Trainer

Further Study Option(s)

Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-Up Services)

Course overview

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Geraldton

Duration: One year

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Kalgoorlie

Duration: One Year

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Geraldton One year No No selection criteria
Kalgoorlie One Year No No selection criteria

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Joondalup (McLarty Avenue)

Duration: Two semesters

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Perth

Duration: Two semesters

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) Two semesters No No selection criteria
Perth Two semesters No No selection criteria

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Mandurah

Duration: Two semesters

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Murdoch

Duration: Two semesters

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Mandurah Two semesters No No selection criteria
Murdoch Two semesters No No selection criteria

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Albany

Duration: Two semesters

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Bunbury

Duration: Two semesters

Competitive: Yes

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Albany Two semesters No No selection criteria
Bunbury Two semesters Yes No selection criteria
Last updated on September 10, 2025