Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy

SHB40121 (Release 1)

Course Overview

Train within Australia’s largest spa-network and become an expert in skin, health and wellness. But most of all, discover how you can help others feel their best with industry-leading Beauty Therapy training. We’re also all about making study work for you, with a choice of study options to suit your lifestyle.

Based at our Docklands campus, you’ll learn a wide range of treatments, from Waxing and Tinting, Nutrition and building through to Facials and Massages. Discover your first step into the beauty and wellness industry, gain hands-on experience and graduate a caring, confident and spa-ready therapist.

Over 70% of graduates are working in the beauty, health and wellness industry, while over 80% are working in the endota spa network.

Study Options

This course is delivered through a blend of online, on-campus practical sessions.

To learn more about this program please reach out to hello@endota.com.au.

The details

Major studies
  • Waxing & hygiene
  • Lash & brow
  • Tanning 
  • Make-up
  • Nutrition & wellbeing
  • E-file
  • Manicure & pedicare
  • Spa services 
  • Anatomy & physiology
  • Facials
  • Eyelash extensions
  • Body massage
Pathways into the course

There are no ATAR requirements for this course. Please book in for a no obligation conversation with our Student Liaisons.

Graduate career opportunities

Commence your career as a Beauty Therapist or Spa Receptionist within the beauty industry or take the next step in your career by completing SHB50121 Diploma in Beauty Therapy. 

Post graduate study pathways

eWC offers you the possibility of completing your SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy post graduation of the Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy. You will also have the option of looking into pathways into Remedial Massage.

Non-compulsory information session

Come along to see the campus and meet like minded teachers and students at on of our information sessions.

“My favourite part of the health and wellness industry is being able to nurture and make my clients feel better”

Practical Experience

Practical experience is critical in beauty, health and wellness, and nothing compares to the real-world hands-on experience you’ll receive at eWC. From our on-campus student spa, to attending industry events and learning in endota spas. Under the guidance of our expert trainers, you’ll learn about all things spa-life, from perfecting your client connection skills to prescribing the perfect solutions for their skin concerns and needs.

Additional Information

Facilities and staff

Learn more about our College in Melbourne, Victoria. 

Course Fees
See current fees schedule for this course.

FAQ

There are no pre-requisites or ATAR’s required to study at eWC.

You will be required to buy a uniform to complete your Certificate IV. For further details, and to see a detailed breakdown of resource items, see our tuition fee schedule.

Students take a week-long break between terms and a 5-week break at Christmas.

eWC accepts students from all walks of life. Currently, 10% of students are over the age of 39.

Easy 3-step enrolment

1. Interview

2. Funding review

3. Confirmation of eligibility

You’ll need to demonstrate the language, learning and numeracy skills that are needed to complete the course. Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements will be advised of the reasons for the outcome, other options that may be available to them and what they can do to meet requirements. A detailed enrolment procedure is available.

endota Wellness College is not CRICOS registered and cannot accept students holding an Australian International Student Visa.  Other types of visas may be acceptable, subject to the conditions of the visa.

Units of Competency

To achieve the Certificate IV in Beauty Services, you will need to complete a total of 23 units of competency, consisting of 18 core units and 5 elective units (including infection control and complete specialisation groups). See the list of units below.

Unit Code Type
SHBBBOS008 Provide body massages C
SHBBCCS005 Advise on beauty products and services C
SHBBFAS004 Provide lash and brow services C
SHBBFAS005 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations C
SHBBFAS006 Provide specialised facial treatments C
SHBBHRS010 Provide waxing services C
SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-up C
SHBBNLS007 Provide manicure and pedicare services C
SHBBNLS011 Use Electric file equipment for nail services C
SHBBSSC001 Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy C
SHBBSSC002 Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy C
SHBBSSC001 Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy C
SHBXCCS005 Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting C
SHBXCCS006 Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context C
SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactions C
SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clients C
SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment C
SHBXWHS003 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices C
SHBBRES003 Research and apply beauty industry information C
SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms C
SIRXSLS001 Sell to retail customer - Prescribe and Upgrade C
SHBBBOS007 Apply cosmetic tanning products E
SHBBBOS009 Provide aromatherapy massages E
SHBBBOS010 Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments E
SHBBBOS011 Provide superficial lymphatic massage treatments E
SHBBINF002 Maintain infection control E
SHBBSKS009 Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments E
SHBBSPA007 Provide stone therapy massages E
SHBBSPA008 Provide Indian head massages for relaxation E
SHBBHRS011 Provide female intimate waxing services OR E
SHBBMUP008 Apply eyelash extensions E
Unit CodeType
SHBBFAS004 Provide lash and brow servicesC
SHBBHRS010 Provide waxing servicesC
SHBBINF002 Maintain infection control standardsE
SHBXCCS005 Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services settingC
SHBXCCS006 Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy contextC
SHBXWHS003 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practicesC
SHBBBOS007 Apply cosmetic tanning productsC
SHBBNLS007 Provide manicure and pedicare servicesC
SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-upC
SHBBNLS011 Use electric file equipment for nail servicesC
SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environmentC
SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clientsC
SHBBSSC002 Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapyC
SHBBFAS005 Provide facial treatments and skin care recommendationsC
SHBBSSC001 Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapyC
SHBBCCS005 Advise on beauty products and servicesC
SHBBBOS008 Provide body massagesC
SHBBMUP008 Apply eyelash extensionsE
SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platformsC
SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactionsC
SHBBRES003 Research and apply beauty industry informationC
SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customerC
SHBBBOS009 Provide aromatherapy massages E

C = Core and E = Elective

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