Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
SHB50121
BHK0
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 16/12/2021 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as beauty therapists to provide a broad range of beauty therapy treatments and services including facial treatments, body massage and treatments, hair removal, lash and brow treatments, nail and make-up services. This includes consultation with clients to provide beauty advice, recommend beauty treatments and services, and sell retail skincare and cosmetic products.
These individuals work relatively autonomously and are accountable for personal outputs. Their work involves the self-directed application of knowledge and skills with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques.
Work is typically conducted in beauty salons and spas.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twenty nine (29) units must be completed:- Twenty (20) core units
- Nine (9) elective units, consisting of:
- One (1) unit from Group A: Infection control
- all units from any one of Group B, C, or D:
- Group B: Electrolysis/Diathermy
- Group C: Relaxation Massage
- Group D: Spa Treatments
- remaining units from the list below, elsewhere in the SHB Training Package, or any other current training package or accredited course.
Specialisations
Packaging Rules for each specialisation:
- All units from Group B electives must be selected for award of the Diploma of Beauty Therapy (Electrolysis/Diathermy)
- All units from Group C electives must be selected for award of the Diploma of Beauty Therapy (Relaxation Massage)
- All units from Group D electives must be selected for award of the Diploma of Beauty Therapy (Spa Treatments).
The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
Note: Units marked with an *asterisk include one or more prerequisite units of competency. Please refer to each individual unit for details of prerequisites.
1. Core Units
All twenty (20) units must be completed.
2. Group A Infection Control Elective Units
One (1) unit must be chosen from Group A Infection Control elective unit list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODR42 | SHBBINF002 | Maintain infection control standards | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ65 | HLTINF005 | Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments | 70 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Electrolysis/Diathermy Elective Units
All units from Group B electives must be selected for award of the Diploma of Beauty Therapy (Electrolysis/Diathermy).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODR36 | SHBBSKS007 | Provide diathermy treatments | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODQ89 | SHBBHRS013 | Provide hair reduction treatments using electrical currents | 130 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Relaxation Massage Elective Units
All units from Group C electives must be selected for award of the Diploma of Beauty Therapy (Relaxation Massage).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODR47 | SHBBBOS009 | Provide aromatherapy massages | 70 | Unit of competency |
| ODR02 | SHBBSPA007 | Provide stone therapy massages | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODR55 | SHBBBOS010 | Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments | 25 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Spa Treatments Elective Units
All units from Group D electives must be selected for award of the Diploma of Beauty Therapy (Spa Treatments).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODR47 | SHBBBOS009 | Provide aromatherapy massages | 70 | Unit of competency |
| ODR40 | SHBBSPA006 | Provide spa therapies | 70 | Unit of competency |
| ODR02 | SHBBSPA007 | Provide stone therapy massages | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODR14 | SHBBSPA005 | Work in a spa therapies framework | 20 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E General Elective Units
The remaining electives can be selected from Group E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWO6 | SHB50115 | Diploma of Beauty Therapy | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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