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Beauty & Nail

Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy

SHB40121

Transform yourself into a beauty expert and gain the sought-after skills you need to thrive in this booming industry. You’ll be equipped to deliver exceptional customer care and all the latest beauty treatments. Make an immediate impact in this booming industry.
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  • Nationally recognised accreditation
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Intro to Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy

Join the Booming Beauty Industry

This nationally recognised SHB40121 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy is designed to transform you into a fully qualified beauty therapist.  You will learn how to perform a variety of treatments including facials, make-up, nail enhancements, lash extensions, massage, waxing, tanning lash lifting and nails. 

Specialise in a range of treatments, and thrive in this booming industry! 

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Job Outcomes

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Job Skills

  • Nail service
  • Lash and brow services
  • Waxing service
  • Make-up
  • Beauty therapy treatments
  • Facial treatments and skin care
  • Eyelash extensions
  • Body massages
  • Social media
  • Facial treatments
  • Manicure and pedicare services

Spend your time studying and let Open Colleges organise your work placement for you. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, we have introduced Guaranteed Work Placement to provide you with real-world experience in your dream career that's close to home.

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Course breakdown

What you’ll learn in this course

This qualification has all you need to gain the knowledge to start your own beauty business.  Learn how to perform a range of treatments, and graduate job-ready to make your unique mark on the industry.

Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy

SHBBRES003
Research and apply beauty industry information
  • Source and use information on beauty industry
  • Source and apply information on legal and ethical issues for the beauty industry
  • Update knowledge of beauty industry and product
SHBXWHS003
Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
  • Protect self from infection risks
  • Apply organisational safety procedures
  • Use electricity safely
  • Minimise infection risks in the salon environment
  • Follow infection control procedures
  • Follow procedures for emergency situations
  • Clean salon
SHBBINF002
Maintain infection control standards
  • Comply with infection control regulations and guidelines and related legal obligations
  • Monitor hygiene of premises
  • Maintain infection control for skin penetration treatments
  • Sterilise equipment and maintain steriliser
  • Maintain awareness of clinic design for control of infection risks
SHBBNLS007
Provide manicure and pedicare services
  • Establish client priorities
  • Prepare for nail service
  • Provide nail service
  • Review service
  • Clean treatment area
SHBBNLS011
Use electric file equipment for nail services
  • Establish client priorities
  • Prepare for nail service
  • Provide nail service
  • Review service
  • Clean treatment area
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It’s was a great journey with Open Colleges, all the facilitators and admin team was quite helpful. They also helped me to find my placements too.
Sukhpreet K.
Beauty & Nail Graduate, May 2022
The staff are amazing and always offer great support. Ellena, the course instructor, offers excellent insight and advice around the realities of working in the industry.
Erin C.
Beauty & Nail Graduate, July 2025

Studying with Open Colleges

Study designed to
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What ever your reason for study, our courses are
designed to fit into your routine. 

  • No exams, ever.

    We mean it. Instead, assessments range from open book multiple choice quizzes, portfolios, videos & written assessments

  • Flexible study to fit into your routine

    Study anywhere at any time with 24/7 access to your units.

  • A learning platform optimized for online study

    Our courses are curated to maintain engagement across video, written content, assignments & audio.

When can you start? Anytime you like!

There are no start and finish dates, no semesters, so no need to wait. Just enrol and start the path to your new life whenever you’re ready!

Envision your routine while studying with Open Colleges

How quickly do you want to finish your course?

  • 18 months
  • 12 months
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  • Daily routine
  • 06:30 am - 07:45 am

    Morning coffee + Study session
  • 07:45 am - 09:00 am

    Morning routine + Commute
  • 09:00 am - 01:00 pm

    Work
  • 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm

    Lunch + Study
  • 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm

    Work
  • 05:00 pm - 06:30 pm

    Evening routine
  • 06:30 pm - 08:30 pm

    Study session
  • 08:30 pm - 09:15 pm

    Study break
  • 09:15 pm - 10:30 pm

    Study session
  • 10:30 pm - onwards

    Relax
  • Daily routine
  • 06:30 am - 07:45 am

    Morning coffee + Study session
  • 07:45 am - 09:00 am

    Morning routine + Commute
  • 09:00 am - 01:00 pm

    Work
  • 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm

    Lunch + Study
  • 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm

    Work
  • 05:00 pm - 06:30 pm

    Evening routine
  • 06:30 pm - 08:30 pm

    Study session
  • 08:30 pm - onwards

    Relax

Your course may include work placement which will be completed in addition to weekly study blocks.

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Your trainer

Ellena Frisina
Ellena has over 15 years of experience in the beauty and cosmetic retail industry. Her journey began after completing a Diploma of Beauty Therapy and has included working in salons and cosmetic clinics, running her own beauty business, supervising work placement students, and lecturing.
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Ellena Frisina

Beauty & Retail
Ellena has over 15 years of experience in the beauty and cosmetic retail industry. Her journey began after completing a Diploma of Beauty Therapy and has included working in salons and cosmetic clinics, running her own beauty business, supervising work placement students, and lecturing.
She is driven by a passion for helping others feel better about themselves, sharing her knowledge with students, and watching them grow in confidence and skill. Ellena also enjoys being part of a dynamic and ever-evolving retail industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I do workplacement in a home salon?

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Yes, you complete your work placement in a home salon, as long as it is a registered business (ABN) and provides the requirements in the way of treatments. Many students end up at more than 1 salon for placement, as not every salon will provide the types of treatment that you need to practice in order to complete your course.

What is the difference between a Beautician and a Beauty Therapist?

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A Beauty Therapist has completed a Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy or Diploma and has specific knowledge of spa therapies, and additional treatments such as facials and massage. A Beautician has completed a Certificate III in Beauty Therapy and is knowledgeable about basic beauty treatments such as make-up, waxing and nails.

Are the products included in this course?

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No products or equipment are included in this course. Your work placement supervisor may allow you to use some of their equipment, but this course requires you to complete certain treatments on your own models, so it is important to source your own products and materials. Download the course guide for more information.

Can I do laser hair removal with this qualification?

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Unfortunately, no. That sits under a dermal therapy qualification, which is an entirely different training package. However, completing a Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy will provide you with a basic understanding of anatomy, which is a good pathway to further study in dermal therapies. You may even be interested in then going on to complete a nursing course to work in the popular cosmetic therapy field.

How many hours of work placement do I need to do for Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy

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This course contains a minimum of 350 hours of work placement which will be split into three blocks. To find out what the suitable workplaces are for this course, download the course guide.

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