SHB40121 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
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SHB40121
Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
Full Time: 4-5 Days/Nights Per Week | 12 Months
Part Time: 2-3 Days/Nights Per Week | 24 Months
Day: 9:30am - 2:30pm
Night: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
30th Jan 2024, 22 July 2024
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work as beauty therapists to provide a range of beauty therapy treatments and services, including lash and brow treatments, nail services, make-up, massage and waxing. They communicate with clients to recommend treatments and services, and sell retail skin care and cosmetic products. This includes consultation with clients to provide beauty advice, recommend beauty treatments and services, and sell retail skincare and cosmetic products.
This course provides training in the fundamentals of beauty therapy techniques and services including:
Basic and specialised facial treatments
Body massage and body treatments
Skin Biology, Anatomy & Physiology
Lash, brow tinting and waxing services
Cosmetic Tanning
Make-up services
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Why choose SCA?
To be awarded SHB40121 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy, a student must complete a total of Twenty-three (23) units of competency, consisting of:
Eighteen (18) core units, and;
Five (5) elective units
These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback.
SHBBBOS007 Apply cosmetic tanning products
SHBBBOS008 Provide body massages
SHBBFAS004 Provide lash and brow services
SHBBFAS005 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations
SHBBHRS010 Provide waxing services
SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-up
SHBBNLS007 Provide manicure and pedicare services
SHBBNLS011 Use electric file equipment for nail services
SHBBRES003 Research and apply beauty industry information
SHBBSSC001 Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy
SHBBSSC002 Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy
SHBXCCS006 Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context
SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactions
SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clients
SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
SHBXWHS003 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer
Entry Requirements
Students will need to demonstrate the Learning, Literacy and Numeracy skills required for this course prior to course commencement.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered via face-to-face teaching, demonstration, and practical application. Students experience a simulated workplace environment, with access to equipment, products and facilities reflecting industry practice. Students are also required to complete a total of 100 hours mandatory work experience to be undertaken prior to course completion.
Full Time: 4-5 Days/Nights Per Week | 12 Months
Part Time: 2-3 Days/Nights Per Week | 24 Months
Day: 9:30am - 2:30pm | Night: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
South Coast Academy offer payment plans for all courses.
Fee for Service
Course Cost
$10,235.00Course Deposit
$1,000.00Paid upon enrolment to secure spot in course
Payment Plan
Eleven (11) x monthly payments $839.54Charged on the first of every month.
Student Kits
The following kits are required for purchase for this course:
Manicure and Pedicure Kit
Make-up Brush Kit
Additional kits can be purchased for individual practice but are not required. You can find more information on student kits by clicking the button below.
Whats included
All teacher directed learning
Online Learner Management System (LMS)
Student Uniform & ID Card
Industry Product Training
All learning resources
Funding Options
There are no funding options available for this course. There are funding options available for the following courses:
SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy
SHB40121 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy Apprenticeship Training
The SHB40121 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy is a great stepping stone for further education in beauty therapy.
This qualification allows many options to work in a Spa or Salon, and even going on to further study like the SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy.
Potential career opportunities include:
Salon Beauty Therapist
Massage Therapist
Beauty Consultant
Freelance Therapist
Beauty Salon/Spa Manager
SCA Recruitment Services
South Coast Academy offers a Recruitment Service to assist those in the Hair and Beauty industries looking for employment opportunities.
For Job Board Candidates and SCA Students, we offer:
Job Opportunity Notifications
Resume Writing Assistance
Interview Preparation
Job Ready Workshops focusing on presentation skills
Student Clinic
SCA operates a student run clinic day designed to enable students to gain valuable experience and skills for treating clients in a Beauty Salon environment.
SCA students are supervised by an Educator and perform treatments in which they have been deemed competent in. SCA’s Beauty Clinic allows students to build the skills needed to find work placement and employment after their qualification.
