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Certificate III in Beauty Services

National Course Code: SHB30115

Overview

The nationally recognised Certificate III in Beauty Services prepares you for a career as a qualified beautician in a salon environment. Learn a wide range of practical skills and develop your ability to consult with clients both in a TAFE NSW beauty salon and as part of your work experience.

LEARN NEW SKILLS

Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:

Perform waxing
Do manicures and pedicures
Apply lash and brow treatments
Apply a cosmetic tan
Apply and create make-up looks
Provide salon services to clients
Ensure safe and hygienic health and work practices

DEVELOP YOUR TALENT

Develop the attributes that help you get ahead:

Communication skills to connect with clients
Customer service, collaboration and consultation skills
Problem solving strategies to meet client expectations

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

Completing this course provides you with:

A nationally recognised Certificate III qualification
A strong foundation to kick start your beauty career

GROW YOUR CAREER

Expand your opportunities with these further study options:

Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Advanced Diploma of Intense Pulsed Light and Laser for Hair Reduction

Or learn a specialty with:

Certificate III in Nail Technology
Certificate III in Make-Up

Locations

This course is currently available at 28 campus locations across NSW. Enquire now for other locations.

Course details

Character Traits

People who are successful in this industry have:

The ability to collaborate and work as part of a team
Effective communication skills
Professional integrity and discretion

Assessments

Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learned so far and identify what knowledge or skills need further development. In this course, you will undertake:

Case studies
Practical skills assessments
Theory knowledge assessments

Compare course levels

The Certificate III in Beauty Services qualification covers the skills and knowledge to work in the beauty industry as a beautician.

The Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy focuses on specialised beauty therapy areas including facials, waxing, massage, and more.

The Diploma in Beauty Therapy focuses on specialised beauty therapy services to work as a beauty therapist.

Excursions

Depending on your area, there may be opportunities where you meet industry experts and/or attend events.

Hands-on skills

You will participate in a range of structured workshop activities that allow you to practice your skills before attempting assessments.

You will gain hands-on experience in:

Waxing
Manicures and pedicures
Applying make-up

Real world projects

In a simulated or real workplace, you will provide beauty services to real clients and gain the experience needed to work in the beauty industry.

Campus facilities

At your TAFE NSW campus, you complete most of your course work in a beauty salon or workshop (simulated working environment) with paying clients.

You will also have access to a computer to complete online components of the course.

Course of the future

This qualification has been designed with industry to complement forecast growth in the personal care industry.

It will prepare you to put your technical skills to work in designing and applying make-up, providing salon services, including nail, waxing, lash and brow, and create looks for photography as well as your interpersonal skills like client consultation, customer service and using discretion and judgment.