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Certificate III in Beauty Services


 National Code: SHB30121
 TAFE SA Code: TP01353


2025 start

Description

Begin your career as a beautician, retail beauty consultant, or beauty salon assistant with this nationally recognised qualification. You will develop skills in make-up, waxing, tanning, nail services, and eyelash and brow treatments as you enhance your natural talents. Choose from our wide range of electives to tailor your course to your own career. Learn the latest techniques in our on-site beauty clinics that replicate the real workplace environment.

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18 months 

Part Time

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Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Adelaide City

601412

Blended Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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Berri

646336

Blended Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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Elizabeth

621349

Blended Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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Mount Gambier

655384

Blended Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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Noarlunga

615358

Blended Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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Port Pirie

628348

Blended Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • No course admission requirements
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.

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Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
This course can be studied over 1, 2 or 3 days a week. All units must be completed in each stage in the semester of study.

Industry Conditions and Skills
We recommend that you are interested in working with people, have good communication skills and a reasonable level of fitness to stand for long periods.

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs
Beauty kit $330.00 and uniform $70.00 (approximate costs).

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 18 month course
Subsidised
$1,388
$4,165
Concession
$1,038
$3,115
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
What is the CSPA?
Full Fee
$3,010
$9,030

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Beautician, retail beauty consultant, beauty salon assistant.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in Beauty Services (SHB30121)
    This course covers advising on beauty products and services, tanning, waxing, make-up, nail services, financial transactions and workplace safety. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 14 core units and 4 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Advise on beauty products and services 30
    Apply cosmetic tanning products 20
    Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices 40
    Comply With Organisational Requirements Within a Personal Services Environment 45
    Conduct salon financial transactions 25
    Design and apply make-up 45
    Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms 50
    Provide lash and brow services 30
    Provide manicure and pedicare services 60
    Provide salon services to clients 30
    Provide waxing services 100
    Research and apply beauty industry information 20
    Sell to the retail customer 20
    Use electric file equipment for nail services 30

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply eyelash extensions 40
    Design and apply make-up for photography 30
    Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up 35
    Greet and prepare clients for salon services 10
    Maintain infection control standards 75
    Pierce ear lobes 20
    Provide female intimate waxing services 24
    Use social media and online tools 35

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Certificate III in Beauty Services
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