Certificate III in Beauty Services
SHB30121
Length
6 Months (full time)
2 Years (part time)
Study Mode
On Campus & Online
Workplace & On Campus
On Campus & Workplace
Certificate III in Beauty Services - SHB30121
Course Overview
Course start dates are indicative and are subject to change. Students will receive information from their teacher upon enrolment including a confirmed start date and timetable. If applicable, students will also receive information about a course induction and directions on where to go on the first day.
The Certificate III in Beauty Services reflects the role of individuals employed as beauticians to provide a range of beauty services including nail, waxing, lash and brow, and basic make-up services.
Students will learn a range of well-developed technical and customer service skills where discretion and judgement are required. This includes client consultation on beauty products and services. Work is typically conducted in beauty, waxing, brow, and nail salons.
Careers & study pathways
Where can this course take me?
This course will give graduates the specialist skills and knowledge to work in a beauty, waxing, brow, or nail salon.
Further study
After graduating, participants might like to undertake further study in the:
- SHB40121 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
- SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Course details
Upcoming dates and times
Choose a location below to learn more about when this course is offered and on which days you’ll need to attend.
Shepparton - Fryers Street
(5 commencing soon)
Open From: 28-Jan-2025 - Traineeship - Part time - Monday - 9.30am - 3.30pm - Workplace & On Campus
Open From: 02-Feb-2026 - Traineeship - Part time - Monday - 9.00am - 4.00pm - On Campus & Workplace
Open From: 02-Feb-2026 - School Based Apprentice or Trainee - Part time - Monday - 9.00am - 4.00pm - On Campus & Workplace
Cert III Makeup Gap Training - Starts On: 27-Jan-2026 - Full time - Tuesday & Thursday - 9.00am - 4.00pm - On Campus & Online - Applications Close: 20-Jan-2026
Starts On: 21-Apr-2026 - Full time - Tuesday & Thursday - 9.00am - 4.00pm - On Campus & Online - Applications Close: 21-Apr-2026
Wangaratta - Docker Street
(5 commencing soon)
Open From: 28-Jan-2025 - Traineeship - Part time - Monday - 9.30am - 3.30pm - Workplace & On Campus
Open From: 02-Feb-2026 - Traineeship - Part time - Monday - 9.00am - 4.00pm - On Campus & Workplace
Open From: 02-Feb-2026 - School Based Apprentice or Trainee - Part time - Monday - 9.00am - 4.00pm - On Campus & Workplace
Starts On: 27-Jan-2026 - Full time - Monday & Tuesday - 9.00am - 4.00pm - On Campus & Online - Applications Close: 27-Jan-2026
Cert III Makeup Gap Training - Starts On: 01-Jun-2026 - Full time - Monday & Tuesday - 9.00am - 4.00pm - On Campus & Online - Applications Close: 25-May-2026
Study units
Take a look at some of the subjects you’ll be studying when you take this course.
This course requires a total of 18 units: 14 core and 4 elective.
Core units
14 unit(s)
- SHBBBOS007 Apply cosmetic tanning products
- SHBBCCS005 Advise on beauty products and services
- SHBBFAS004 Provide lash and brow services
- SHBBHRS010 Provide waxing services
- SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-up
- SHBBNLS007 Provide manicure and pedicare services
- SHBBNLS011 Use electric file equipment for nail services
- SHBBRES003 Research and apply beauty industry information
- SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactions
- SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clients
- SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
- SHBXWHS003 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
- SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
- SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer
Elective units
4 unit(s)
- SHBBINF002 Maintain infection control standards
- SHBBMUP008 Apply eyelash extensions
- SHBXCCS005 Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting
- SHBXCCS009 Greet and prepare clients for salon services
Attendance & commitment
General public blended delivery | 0.5 years course length | Full-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Attend on campus two days per week (Monday, Tuesday - Wangaratta and Tuesday & Thursday - Shepparton) from 9:00am - 4pm.
- Attend a 1 hour weekly online webinar.
- Attend 4 additional salon days for practical assessment at the end of the program.
- Spend approximately 20 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and completion of assessments.
- Students must provide live models, particularly for waxing services, to meet the 38 hours of supervised practical assessment required.
School based apprenticeship traineeship blended delivery | 3 years course length | Part-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Work within Industry for a minimum of 7 hour per week.
- Attend on campus from February to November for 5 training days per year (up to 15 days in total).
- Spend approximately 2.5 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision and completion of assessments.
- Attend fortnightly online webinar.
- Meet with their trainer at their place of work at least 2 times per year to consolidate their learning in their workplace.
Traineeship blended delivery | 2 years course length | Part-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Attend day release training: One Monday per month (9:00 am – 4:00 pm), February to November.
- Attend fortnightly online sessions: Topic-based training and guided assessment support.
- Spend approximately 4 hours per week working through their theory work, revision, and preparation for practical tasks.
VDSS face-to-face delivery | 2 years course length | Part-time study load
This course can be delivered as part of GOTAFE’s VET Delivered to School Students (VDSS) program. Students interested in undertaking this course need to enrol through their school.
Skills First subsidised funding is not available for VDSS programs. Contact your school for VDSS Fee information.
General public blended delivery | 10 weeks course length | Full-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Attend on campus two days per week for 10 weeks (Monday, Tuesday - Wangaratta and Tuesday & Thursday - Shepparton) from 9am - 4pm.
- Attend 4 'salon days' at the end of Term 2 for the final 4 weeks.
- Attend weekly online webinar for one hour x 10 sessions.
- Spend approximately 8 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and completion of assessments.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods may include:
- Knowledge assessments
- Performance assessments
- Observation checklists
- Log books
Before you begin
Entry requirements
GOTAFE preferred entry requirements
Before being accepted into this course applicants must:
- Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
- Undertake a Pre-training Review by interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
- Prospective Traineeship or Apprenticeship students are required to apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with their employer to organise their apprenticeship contract before applying for this course.
- Prospective VDSS students are required to apply through their School's VET Coordinator or Careers Advisor.
Student resources
Students must have:
- A laptop/computer with internet access.
- Access to a digital camera or video camera for visual and audio assessment tasks.
- General stationery (pens, pencils, rulers).
Enrolment
Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government-subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:
- Aspirations/career goals
- Educational attainment and capability
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.
You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:
- Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.
Fees and payments
Fees and costs
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
2025 fees are displayed and are subject to change.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
Please note that the fees on this webpage, for this particular course:
- are correct at the time of publishing for those enrolling in 2025 and may change without notice.
- will be discussed with applications as part of the application process to ensure it is understood what is being paid for and which fee rates they may be eligible for.
Course Fees consist of 3 different components:
- Student Tuition Fee - cover the costs of training and assessment. These fees vary across courses and are calculated based on a rate per nominal hour enrolled in. The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Circumstances may include:
- an individual’s eligibility for Victorian (Skills First) and Commonwealth government-funded training
- an individual’s eligibility for concession rates on Victorian (Skills First) and Commonwealth government-funded training
- ineligible individuals who are required to pay the full fees for tuition and other costs.
- Material Fee - where applicable, cover the costs of classroom consumables, handouts, and booklets, e-Learning resources, and associated license access fees and excursions.
- Student Services Fee (SSF) - contributes to the provision of student engagement, learning and support services. SSF is a non-refundable annual fee that does not apply to short-course participants.
Additionally, some courses require students to purchase or supply textbooks, kits, tools, uniforms and personal protection equipment. A full list with associated costs will be provided to you at your course information session or during the pre-training review Interview.
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your fees.
Learn more about fees, charges, refunds and payment options
Student support
As an enrolled student at GOTAFE you may access a wide range of academic support services to assist you to meet the academic challenges of your course from our Learning Support Unit.
Learning support
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Contingent Study Arrangements
Where a situation arises that prevents campus attendance (such as COVID restrictions, natural disasters, etc.) and it is deemed an appropriate response in protecting the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors, this course will adapt to alternative training arrangements, possibly using online methods of teaching and/or communication while students engage from home with their Trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time.
Whether you need support with time management, your mental health, grief and loss, a diagnosed disability, financial hardship, or any other challenge life throws your way, we are here to help.
Support for personal issues
We have a dedicated team to ensure students have the help they need with personal issues impacting studies such as homelessness, family problems & setting up payment plans.
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Disability support
Get access to the supports and adjustments you need for your disability or medical condition to be successful in your studies.
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Counselling services
We offer free counselling services to help you work through life's challenges including grief and loss, mental health or relationships.
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Koorie Unit
The Koorie Unit is a culturally safe space on our Shepparton Fryers Street Campus for all Koorie students enrolled and studying through GOTAFE, or with one of our education partnering organisations.
Refer to the Student Handbook for information regarding Learner’s Rights Student Handbook.
Further information is provided at course induction.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition.
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