SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services
Take the first step in your career in the beauty industry, where your love of make-up and making people look great can take you wherever you want to go.
Course essentials
Qualification Code
Entry requirements
Fees
Duration
Locations
Course overview
The Certificate III in Beauty Services provides the hands-on skills training to cover operational skills and knowledge to enable employment as beauticians and provide a range of beauty services including nail, waxing, lash and brow, and basic make-up services.
Students will require access to a computer with an internet connection for access to online classes.
IT requirements
To do this course you’ll need a fast and reliable computer and access to high-speed internet. Expect to use about 5GB of data per month for every unit you’re doing. Find out more about the minimum IT requirements for studying with us.
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The fine print
The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.
Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.
School department
Federation TAFE
Career paths
Fees and scholarships
Tuition fee information
2026 indicative fees
The fees you pay will depend on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program. The indicative fees displayed below are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment.
Fees are subject to change annually.
| Concession Government Subsidised Place | Standard Government Subsidised Place | Full Fee Place (Not eligible for government subsidy) |
|---|---|---|
| $1,100 | $5,499 | $10,082 |
Material fees
This covers things like tools, stationery, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and so on. Expect the cost to be around $2,181.
Other study costs
Material Fee – Beauty Kit; Included:
- Uniform
- Name Badge
- Make-up kit
- Manicure/pedicure kit
- Waxing Kit
- Eyelash extension kit
Other important information
If you need help managing your fee payments, you might be eligible for a direct debit payment plan. Students doing certificate-level TAFE courses can access payment plans for both tuition and materials fees. Diploma and advanced diploma students can access payment plans for materials fees only.
If you’re accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program, doing this course might affect your ability to access future government-subsidised training.
If you’re eligible to enrol in a course under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, the tuition would be free but you’d still have to pay the materials fee (if applicable).
Find out more about fees, payments and refunds.
Scholarships
There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.
Course details
Start dates
Semester 2, 2026
Locations
SMB (on campus)
Information
- Our Mt Helen, SMB, Camp St and Gillies St campuses are located in Ballarat.
Contact hours
Students will complete 2 days per week of on-campus study and 2 hrs online (additional). Classes are held face to face on campus.
Additional study time is required to complete assessments, classroom readings, and activities. We recommend that approximately 2 hours per week should be put aside to complete the online component.
Sample course structure
This is a list of units available in this course. Which units you enrol in will depend on the course and stream available.
- Apply cosmetic tanning productsSHBBBOS007
- Advise on beauty products and servicesSHBBCCS005
- Provide lash and brow servicesSHBBFAS004
- Provide waxing servicesSHBBHRS010
- Design and apply make-upSHBBMUP009
- Provide manicure and pedicare servicesSHBBNLS007
- Use electric file equipment for nail servicesSHBBNLS011
- Research and apply beauty industry informationSHBBRES003
- Conduct salon financial transactionsSHBXCCS007
- Provide salon services to clientsSHBXCCS008
- Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environmentSHBXIND003
- Apply safe hygiene, health and work practicesSHBXWHS003
- Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platformsSIRXOSM002
- Sell to the retail customerSIRXSLS001
- Maintain infection control standardsSHBBINF002
- Apply eyelash extensionsSHBBMUP008
- Design and apply make-up for photographySHBBMUP010
- Apply nail artSHBBNLS010
Entry requirements
Learner must have achieved desired LLN score and completed PTR.
Formal interviews are only required for low LLN and underage applicants
How you apply will depend on your current situation. Visit our how to apply page for options and instructions.
After you submit your application, we’ll get you to do an online literacy and numeracy review to help us understand where you’re at (and if the course you’re applying for is a good fit). We’ll give you feedback and offer you support if needed.
For information about students’ rights and responsibilities, please refer to the VET Information Guide.
- VTAC application
- Yes
- VTAC code
- 3700674284 - SMB (on campus)
- Direct application
- Yes
- Federation University code
- LBG
- National course code
- SHB30121
Pathways: SHB20121 - Certificat II in Retail Cosmetics.
Completion of the Certificate III in Beauty Services will provide direct credit transfer for units in common with the Diploma of Beauty Therapy.