{"id":201,"date":"2026-04-20T11:11:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T11:11:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yarraberry.com\/?page_id=201"},"modified":"2026-05-05T06:08:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T06:08:07","slug":"certificate-iii-in-beauty-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/yarraberry.com\/index.php\/certificate-iii-in-beauty-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Certificate III in Beauty Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services<\/strong> is the essential gateway for individuals entering the beauty industry as qualified beauticians. While the Certificate IV or Diploma levels move into advanced skin therapies and spa treatments, this qualification focuses on the technical core<\/strong>\u2014waxing, lash and brow design, tanning, manicures, and makeup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2026<\/strong>, this qualification is the primary “job-ready” credential for those working in beauty salons, specialized waxing\/brow bars, and retail cosmetic environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Beautician\u2019s Roadmap<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This qualification validates your ability to perform a variety of beauty services with a high degree of technical skill and customer service. You move from being a beauty enthusiast to a service professional<\/strong>, managing client consultations and ensuring results that meet professional salon standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Core Technical Competencies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To achieve the SHB30121, you must complete 18 units<\/strong> (14 core and 4 electives):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Lash & Brow Design:<\/strong> Providing tinting, shaping, and specialized treatments like lash lifting or lamination (SHBBFAS004).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Waxing Services:<\/strong> Performing professional waxing on various body areas, including legs, underarms, and facial areas (SHBBHRS010).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Makeup Artistry:<\/strong> Designing and applying day, evening, and photography makeup looks (SHBBMUP009).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Nail Services:<\/strong> Providing professional manicure and pedicare treatments, including the use of electric files (SHBBNLS007\/011).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cosmetic Tanning:<\/strong> Applying spray tanning products and ensuring an even, professional finish (SHBBBOS007).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Retail & Consultation:<\/strong> Advising on beauty products, conducting financial transactions, and performing client skin analysis (SHBBCCS005\/SHBXCCS007).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Course Logistics & 2026 Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Duration:<\/strong> Typically 6 months<\/strong> (full-time) to 1 year<\/strong> (part-time or traineeship).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Entry Requirements:<\/strong> Generally no formal prerequisites<\/strong>, though most providers require a Year 10 completion and a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) assessment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Traineeship Option:<\/strong> Available as an “earn while you learn” pathway for those already employed in a salon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Physical Demands:<\/strong> You must be able to stand for long periods and have a steady hand for fine technical work (like lash applications).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Kit & Uniform:<\/strong> Most colleges require a beauty tunic and a professional makeup\/nail kit, with fees often subsidized in 2026 under government training initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Average Salary Expectations (2026)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Qualified beauticians are in consistent demand, with salaries reflecting technical proficiency and the ability to drive retail sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Role<\/strong><\/td>Average Annual Salary (AUD)<\/strong><\/td>Average Hourly Rate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
      Beautician (Salon)<\/strong><\/td>$70,000 \u2013 $78,000<\/strong><\/td>$36 \u2013 $40<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
      Waxing\/Brow Specialist<\/strong><\/td>$72,000 \u2013 $80,000<\/strong><\/td>$37 \u2013 $41<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
      Retail Beauty Consultant<\/strong><\/td>$65,000 \u2013 $75,000<\/strong><\/td>$33 \u2013 $38<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
      Freelance Makeup Artist<\/strong><\/td>$68,000 \u2013 $95,000+<\/strong><\/td>Day Rates Apply<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Note: According to SEEK data from April 2026, beauty therapists (who often start with this Cert III) see an average salary of <\/em>$75,000 – $80,000<\/em><\/strong> depending on location, with Melbourne and Brisbane being high-pay hubs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Why Choose the RPL Pathway for SHB30121?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Formalize Your Experience:<\/strong> If you have been working in a brow bar or doing freelance makeup for years, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)<\/strong> can turn your portfolio and client logs into a formal qualification in as little as 4 weeks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • The Stepping Stone:<\/strong> This is the ideal foundation for the SHB40121 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy<\/strong>, which introduces advanced facial treatments and body massage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Industry Compliance:<\/strong> It ensures you meet the latest Infection Control<\/strong> and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS)<\/strong> standards required for modern salon insurance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Evidence Required for RPL:<\/strong> You will typically need to provide before-and-after photos, client consultation cards, current resume, reference letters, and videos of your waxing or nail techniques.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Transform the client experience.<\/strong> If you have the eye for detail and the passion for helping people feel confident, the SHB30121 is your professional hallmark. Let us help you bridge the gap between “loving beauty” and being a certified industry professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Are you currently working in the beauty industry and want to see how your current work evidence can count toward this qualification?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        The SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services is the essential gateway for individuals entering the beauty industry as qualified beauticians. While the Certificate IV or Diploma levels move into advanced skin therapies and spa treatments, this qualification focuses on the technical core\u2014waxing, lash and brow design, tanning, manicures, and makeup. In 2026, this qualification is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-201","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yarraberry.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/201","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yarraberry.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yarraberry.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yarraberry.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yarraberry.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=201"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/yarraberry.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/201\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":467,"href":"https:\/\/yarraberry.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/201\/revisions\/467"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yarraberry.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=201"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}