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Diploma of Beauty Therapy

Diploma · 1.5–2 years

The Diploma of Beauty Therapy — code SHB50121 — is the most advanced beauty qualification under the personal services training package. It covers advanced facials, body treatments, electrical aesthetics, makeup, lash and brow services, and the business skills needed to manage a salon.

What’s covered

  • Advanced facial treatments, including peels and microdermabrasion
  • Body treatments and massage techniques
  • Electrical aesthetics and equipment
  • Makeup, lash, and brow services
  • Skin analysis and consultation
  • Salon operations and small-business management

Visa and migration pathway

Beauty Therapist appears on regional skilled-migration occupation lists in some states. The Diploma is the qualification level that supports professional registration with most industry associations.

Entry requirements

  • Year 11 or equivalent
  • IELTS 5.5 (or institute equivalent)

Where you can study this — by city

Sydney

Newcastle

Melbourne