Introduction
Our flagship course, The “Beauty Business”, is Australia’s number 1 beauty course. It is a combination of the nationally recognised qualifications SHB50121 The Diploma of Beauty Therapy and SHB50216 the Diploma of Salon Management, and is the ultimate qualification to equip you for the very best jobs in the industry. This world-class, dual qualification opens many doors across this growing industry, including not only working in top destination spas, but also in travel, fashion, and media and provides essential skills for those wishing to open their own business or manage a business. This course is fully covered with VET student loans for qualifying students.
Industry Has Talked to Us, We Have Listened!
As one of Australia’s leading beauty education providers we are at the forefront of beauty training innovation. We have worked with the industry and developed this world-class curriculum, combining beauty therapy with essential business expertise to equip students to run a successful business. You will be trained by Australia’s leading beauty therapy educators, each with a passion for nurturing each and every student, elevating their self-esteem, and giving them skills to make a difference in not only their own lives but the lives of others.
Dual Diplomas that Prepare You for Real Careers
Graduating with SHB50121 The Diploma of Beauty Therapy and SHB50216 The Diploma of Salon Management provides the practical skills to be not only an amazing therapist but also have important business knowledge, including managing staff, setting goals, customer relations, W.H.S responsibilities, to equip you for management positions in your own salon or leading spas.
Both Diplomas are completed simultaneously and completed within 46 weeks. Evening students complete every second Wednesday evening with the specialist Salon Management trainer.
The practical aspects of salon management, leading staff, etc, are completed in our student clinic in combination with normal beauty tasks.
Our classes are small to ensure the nurturing and support of each individual student, and our first-class facilities provide a fully commercial salon and clinic, with private cubicles to ensure all students are workplace-ready on graduation.
Our world class curriculum prepares you for leading industry roles. You will learn skills to not only be a leading beauty therapist, but also important business skills to manage or start your own business, You will learn:
BEAUTY
- Manicures and pedicures
- Lash and brow services
- Relation and Aromatherapy massage
- Waxing
- Makeup application
- Skin science
- Nutrition and how it affects skin health
- Advanced facial techniques
BUSiNESS MANAGEMENT
- Developing a business plan
- How to market and promote your business
- Leadership and management
Please download our course guide to see all units of study.
Develop exceptional client-care skills with training in consultation, communication, and personalised treatment planning all conducted n a real salon environment to ensure you are workplace ready and confident at the end of the course.
BUSiNESS MANAGEMENT
- Developing a business plan
- How to market and promote your business
- Leadership and management
Please read our Course Guide booklet for full details.
Our Dual Diploma opens pathways to an exceptional range of career opportunities, including beauty therapy roles in advanced dermal and laser clinics, luxury day spas and medi-spas both in Australia and overseas, clinic and salon management, education and training, and importantly business ownership. Many Graduates also progress into specialised roles or further study pathways such as cosmetic nursing, ensuring long-term career flexibility and growth within a rapidly evolving industry.
The Academy has a pathway with Western Sydney University where graduates with SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management and SHB50121 Diploma of beauty Therapy to facilitate access and credit transfer into Western Sydney University degrees.
The Evolution of Beauty Program is Included for All Dual Diploma Students
The beauty industry is constantly evolving, and today’s clients want not only beauty treatments but the latest non invasive anti ageing treatments.
Students enrolled in the Dual Diploma of Beauty Therapy and Salon Management will also be introduced to exciting advanced skin treatments including IPL skin needling LED light therapy and cosmeceutical peels though our exclusive Evolution of Beauty Program.
Included as Part of Your Program: Our Exclusive Evolution of Beauty Program
You’ll take part in a hands-on full-day workshop dedicated to the future of advanced skin therapies. Experience treatments such as:
- IPL Skin Rejuvenation
- Cosmeceutical Peels
- LED Light Therapy
- Skin Needling
- Laser Hair Removal
You will also discover and use Australia’s leading cosmeceutical skincare range, Prescriptives RX and gain insider knowledge on powerhouse ingredients like Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid. Learn how these high-performance formulas work deep within the skin to deliver real, visible results.
Take part in advanced skin equipment and skin products workshops with our industry specialists
As a Dual Diploma student, you’ll gain automatic eligibility for our Advanced Laser and Dermal training – giving you the tools, confidence and credentials to stand out in a fast-moving industry.
This is more than a course – it’s a gateway to a high-performance career in beauty and dermal science.
Be bold. Be skilled. Be the future of skin
The evolution starts with you!
Why Study With Us
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Dual Diploma of Beauty Therapy & Salon Management
SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy and SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management
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