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Hairdressing and Beauty Services SHB

Overview

Commencements

Availability & Duration

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

Overview

These qualifications cover hairdressing, barbering, salon management, retail cosmetics, beauty therapy , make-up and nail technology areas of work.

‘Retail Services’ is an associated industry.

Quick facts

The training units of competent structure and packing rules are detailed in Training Package documents.

The information provided here includes the most recent changes from the SHB (release 4.0) Training Package.

The Hairdressing and Beauty Services Training Package SHB (release 4.0) includes 14 qualifications.

Registered Training Organisations can access the full details of this Training Package from the training.gov.au website.

Career information

Qualification and job outcome information is also presented in a Job Pathways Chart.

For specific industry information click here.

More detail of how training works can be accessed here: for employers; for potential employees.

Use the My Skills site to search for Registered Training Organisations registered to deliver courses. Each State and Territory separately approves Registered Training Organisations to deliver apprenticeships and traineeships in their jurisdiction.

Qualifications Summary

SHB20116 - Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics

Suitable training for retail sales personnel involved in a defined range of tasks to sell and demonstrate beauty or cosmetic products. It provides a pathway to work as a retail sales consultant in any business that sells beauty or cosmetic products and services. This can include beauty and hairdressing salons, retail outlets and department stores.

Retail Cosmetic Assistant

SHB20121 - Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics

This qualification reflects the role of retail sales personnel involved in a defined range of tasks to sell and demonstrate beauty or cosmetic products. They follow known routines and procedures, and work under direct supervision. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a retail sales consultant in any business that sells beauty or cosmetic products and services.

Retail Cosmetic Assistant

SHB20216 - Certificate II in Salon Assistant

A preparatory qualification which provides a range of routine and basic skills used in hairdressing salons by individuals who provide assistance with client services. These routine and repetitive tasks are completed under direct supervision.

Salon Assistant

SHB30115 - Certificate III in Beauty Services

This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as beauticians to provide a range of beauty services including nail, waxing, lash and brow, and basic make-up services.

Beautician

SHB30121 - Certificate III in Beauty Services

This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as beauticians to provide a range of beauty services including nail, waxing, lash and brow, and basic make-up services. Work is typically conducted in beauty, waxing, brow and nail salons.

Beautician

SHB30215 - Certificate III in Make-Up

Suitable training for individuals employed as make-up artists to design and apply make-up for a range of purposes and occasions across the beauty, fashion, media and entertainment industries.

Make-Up Artist

SHB30221 - Certificate III in Make-Up

This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as make-up artists to design and apply make-up for a range of purposes and occasions across the beauty, fashion, media and entertainment industries. Work is typically conducted as part of a team or on a freelance basis in settings such as make-up studios, retail cosmetic counters, fashion and media sets and photography studios.

Make-up Artist

SHB30315 - Certificate III in Nail Technology

Appropriate training for nail technicians who provide manicure and pedicare services, including the application of nail art and acrylic and gel nail enhancements.

Nail Technician

SHB30321 - Certificate III in Nail Technology

This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as nail technicians to provide manicure and pedicare services, including the application of nail art, and acrylic and gel nail enhancements. Work is typically conducted in nail and beauty salons.

Nail Technician

SHB30416 - Certificate III in Hairdressing

This is the qualification for hairdressers who use a range of well-developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of hairdressing services to clients. It provides a pathway to work as a hairdresser in any industry environment, usually a salon.

Hairdresser

Hair Stylist

SHB30516 - Certificate III in Barbering

This qualification reflects the role of barbers who use a range of well-developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of barbering services to clients.

Barber

SHB40115 - Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy

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.

Beauty Therapist

SHB40121 - Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy

Beauty Therapist

SHB40216 - Certificate IV in Hairdressing

Appropriate training for skilled senior hairdressers who use a range of highly developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of hairdressing services to clients. It provides a pathway to work as a senior hairdresser in a salon environment, a freelance session stylist or a technical advisor in product companies.

Senior Colourist

Senior Stylist

SHB50121 - Diploma of Beauty Therapy

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. Work is typically conducted in beauty salons and spas.

Electrologist

Massage Therapist

Spa Beauty Therapist

SHB50216 - Diploma of Salon Management

This qualification reflects the role of senior managers and small business owners of personal services businesses. It provides a pathway to work as a salon manager in any type of personal service business including hairdressing or beauty salons, barber shops and spas.

Salon Manager

Note: Employers should be aware that this information is provided as a guide only to the content and use of the Training Package. Employers should seek advice from an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (Apprenticeship Network) provider or Registered Training Organisation for more detail.

Commencements

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
SHB20116 - Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
Annual Commencements	5	0	10	15	0	0	0	0
SHB20216 - Certificate II in Salon Assistant
Annual Commencements	10	0	35	135	0	0	0	10
SHB30115 - Certificate III in Beauty Services
Annual Commencements	0	40	30	5	40	20	0	5
SHB30215 - Certificate III in Make-Up
Annual Commencements	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
SHB30315 - Certificate III in Nail Technology
Annual Commencements	5	0	0	0	5	0	0	0
SHB30416 - Certificate III in Hairdressing
Annual Commencements	1105	845	1275	545	325	105	145	35
SHB30516 - Certificate III in Barbering
Annual Commencements	190	115	315	90	50	10	10	15
SHB40115 - Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
Annual Commencements	240	35	25	90	0	15	0	0

Commencement data source: National Apprentices and Trainees collection, VOCSTATS, extracted 29/3/2022, rounded estimates for October 2020 to September 2021. Qualifications with no recorded commencements may not appear. This data is for general information purposes only.

Availability and Duration

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
SHB20116 - Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	12 mths	12 mths		12 mths	12 mths			12 mths
Part Time
Classification	T	T		T	T	*		T
SHB20121 - Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			12 mths				12 mths
Part Time
Classification			T			*	T
SHB20216 - Certificate II in Salon Assistant
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	12 mths	12 mths	12 mths	12 mths		12 mths	12 mths	12 mths
Part Time
Classification	T	T	T	T		*	T	T
SHB30115 - Certificate III in Beauty Services
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		24 mths		18 mths
Part Time
Classification		T		T		*
SHB30121 - Certificate III in Beauty Services
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			24 mths		24 mths	24 mths	24 mths	24 mths
Part Time
Classification			T		T	*	T	T
SHB30215 - Certificate III in Make-Up
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	12 mths	12 mths						12 mths
Part Time
Classification	T	T				*		T
SHB30221 - Certificate III in Make-Up
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			12 mths
Part Time
Classification			T			*
SHB30315 - Certificate III in Nail Technology
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	12 mths	12 mths					12 mths
Part Time
Classification	T	T				*	T
SHB30321 - Certificate III in Nail Technology
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			12 mths		12 mths	12 mths		12 mths
Part Time
Classification			T		T	*		T
SHB30416 - Certificate III in Hairdressing
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths	36 mths	36 mths	36 mths	42 mths	48 mths	36 mths	36 mths
Part Time
Classification	A	A	A	A	A	*	A	A
SHB30516 - Certificate III in Barbering
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths	36 mths	36 mths	36 mths	42 mths	36 mths	36 mths	24 mths
Part Time
Classification	A	A	A	A	A	*	A	A
SHB40115 - Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths	36 mths		36 mths				36 mths
Part Time
Classification	A	T		T		*		T
SHB40121 - Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			36 mths			36 mths	36 mths
Part Time
Classification			T			*	T
SHB40216 - Certificate IV in Hairdressing
Full Time (Nominal Duration)					24 mths		24 mths	12 mths
Part Time
Classification					T	*	T	T
SHB50121 - Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			36 mths				36 mths	36 mths
Part Time
Classification			A			*	T	T
SHB50216 - Diploma of Salon Management
Full Time (Nominal Duration)								24 mths
Part Time
Classification						*		T

Legend: = Yes, = No, A = identified by the State or Territory as an Apprenticeship, T = identified by the State or Territory as a Traineeship, * = An approved qualification in Tasmania is available as an Apprenticeship/Traineeship.

Availability of Australian Apprenticeships and Nominal Duration (in months)
A Qualification registered by a State or Territory as available as an Australian Apprenticeship may not be eligible for public funding support, check with the relevant State or Territory Training Authority.

Nominal durations listed are for full time occuptations, stated in months. In some cases nominal durations provided may not include the completion of pre-requisites. This data is sourced from State and Territory Training Authorities and is provided for information only and must be confirmed with these authorities.

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
SHB20116 - Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
Availability
SHB20121 - Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
Availability
SHB20216 - Certificate II in Salon Assistant
Availability
SHB30115 - Certificate III in Beauty Services
Availability
SHB30121 - Certificate III in Beauty Services
Availability
SHB30215 - Certificate III in Make-Up
Availability
SHB30221 - Certificate III in Make-Up
Availability
SHB30315 - Certificate III in Nail Technology
Availability
SHB30321 - Certificate III in Nail Technology
Availability
SHB30416 - Certificate III in Hairdressing
Availability
SHB30516 - Certificate III in Barbering
Availability
SHB40115 - Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
Availability
SHB40121 - Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
Availability
SHB40216 - Certificate IV in Hairdressing
Availability
SHB50121 - Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Availability

Legend: = Yes, = No

This information generally reflects availability of ASbAs that may contribute to study scores. In some cases ASbAs allow an individual to start training in a qualification that can be completed after they leave secondary school. Australian Apprenticeships may also be undertaken as part-time employment. Please note that applicable industrial arrangements must allow for ASbAs. Visit the relevant State or Territory website for more detailed information (click on the State or Territory link provided).

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Hairdressing and Beauty Services SHB

Overview

Commencements

Availability & Duration

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

Quick facts

Career information

Major Occupations Training

Qualifications Summary

SHB20116 - Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics

SHB20121 - Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics

SHB20216 - Certificate II in Salon Assistant

SHB30115 - Certificate III in Beauty Services

SHB30121 - Certificate III in Beauty Services

SHB30215 - Certificate III in Make-Up

SHB30221 - Certificate III in Make-Up

SHB30315 - Certificate III in Nail Technology

SHB30321 - Certificate III in Nail Technology

SHB30416 - Certificate III in Hairdressing

SHB30516 - Certificate III in Barbering

SHB40115 - Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy

SHB40121 - Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy

SHB40216 - Certificate IV in Hairdressing

SHB50121 - Diploma of Beauty Therapy

SHB50216 - Diploma of Salon Management

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