SHB60221 Advanced Diploma of Skin Therapy

This Government Accredited Course has been specially designed after extensive consultation with industry experts to ensure graduates have the required skills and knowledge to work with laser and IPL equipment upon graduating and be able to perform a range of Dermal Therapy and Laser hair reduction treatments.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as skin or beauty therapists who design and provide specialised skin treatments for clients with various skin treatment needs.

They are skilled individuals who synthesise specialised knowledge and experience to consult, design and manage sequential treatment programs. They possess highly developed communication skills and specialised technical skills. Practitioners operate within a defined scope of practice and use initiative and judgement to refuse or refer treatments as required.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in skin or beauty therapy clinics.

Possible job titles include:

  • beauty therapist
  • skin therapist

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

The use of laser and Intense Pulsed Light is subject to legislation, regulation and licensing in some Australian States and Territories.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Laser hair reduction and Dermal Therapy treatments are in high demand in today’s modern salon and this course will ensure that the therapist is able to perform the treatments safely for both the client and themselves. See Accreditation below

The course satisfies the requirements for a laser safety licence in Western Australia, Queensland and Tasmania.

Classes are held at Bella Vista, Rockdale and North Strathfield and run for  24- 46 weeks  according to individual needs

Attendance requirements

Semester 1.

  • 20 day block for face to face theory and practical application.  ( this is one day a week for 20 weeks, Weekdays and Saturdays are available)

0r one evening a week online with your trainer for 20 weeks. ( Thursday evening)

  • Self-paced study continuing and completing theory component online and with your Trainer’s assistance

Semester 2 – Clinical placement

  •  150  practical hours in our Dermal clinic under the guidance of our fully qualified Laser and Dermal Therapy Trainers and Assessors.
  •  For those already working in the industry 100 of these hours can be completed externally under suitably qualified supervisors
  •  We train on the best Candela, Derma Pen Australia and Adena equipment.

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who have achieved all of the following units of competency:

  • SHBBFAS005 Provide facial treatments and skincare recommendations OR SHBBFAS002 Provide facial treatments and skincare recommendations
  • SHBBFAS006 Provide specialised facial treatments OR SHBBFAS003 Provide specialised facial treatments
  • SHBBINF002 Maintain infection control standards OR HLTINF005 Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments
  • SHBBSSC001 Incorporate knowledge of skin structure and functions into beauty therapy
  • SHBBSSC002 Incorporate knowledge of body structures and functions into beauty therapy

Or;

  • who are able to demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge to each of the above units of competency.
  • Note: If you do not have these pre-requisites but are studying a Diploma of Beauty Therapy, you may enrol in AABT5022 Advanced Laser, IPL and Dermal Therapies

15 units must be completed:

  • 10 core units
  • 5 elective units

The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.

Note: Units marked with an *asterisk include one or more prerequisite units of competency. Please refer to each individual unit for details of prerequisites.

 

SHBBSKT003    Identify and control safety risks for light-based skin treatments

  • This unit satisfies the requirements for a Laser Officer Safety Certificate Queensland  approval No ED278
  • This unit satisfies the requirements for those wishing to obtain a licence for Laser hair removal in Western Australia and approved by Western Australia Radiological council.
  • This unit satisfies Tasmanian Department of Health Radiation Unit laser safety requirements and recipients may apply for a licence to use laser under supervision in Tasmania. This laser safety course  is on their Approved course register
SHBBSKS009*   Provide micro-dermabrasion treatments
SHBBSKT001    Provide skin therapy consultations
SHBBSKT002    Provide advice on specialised skin care formulations and ingredients
SHBBSKT008*  Design light emitting diode treatment programs
SHBBSKT009*  Provide light emitting diode skin treatments
SHBBSKT010*  Provide skin needling treatments
SHBBSKT011*   Provide superficial peel treatments
SHBBSSC003    Research and apply information on skin science in a skin therapy context
SHBXCCS006   Promote healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context
ELECTIVES
SHBBSKT004*  Design intense pulsed light skin treatment programs
SHBBSKT005*  Provide intense pulsed light skin treatments
SHBBSKT006*  Design laser skin treatment programs
SHBBSKT007*  Provide laser skin treatments
SHBBHRS007* Provide laser hair reduction treatments

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Course Name
SHB60221 Advanced Diploma of Skin Therapy
Course Code
SHB60221
Duration

6-12 Months

Delivery
Face to Face theory and practical block, Home Study and Clinical placement- available in our clinic
Attendance Choices
Weekdays or Saturdays
Locations

Bella Vista
Rockdale
North Strathfield

Starting Dates

BELLA VISTA 2026
9am-5pm - Every week for 10 weeks

March
Tuesday 3rd March
Thursday 5th March
Saturday 7th March - (every fortnight for 20 weeks)

May
Tuesday 12th May

August
Thursday 13th August
Saturday 15th August - (every fortnight for 20 weeks)

October
Tuesday 20th October

NORTH STRATHFIELD 2026
9am-5pm - Every second week, for 20 weeks

February
Tuesday 17th February
Thursday 19th February
Saturday 21st February

May
Friday 1st May

July
Saturday 25th July
Thursday 30th July

October
Tuesday 6th October

ROCKDALE 2026
9am-5pm - Every second week, for 20 weeks

February
Tuesday 24th February
Thursday 26th February
Saturday 28th February

May
Friday 8th May

August
Saturday 1st August
Thursday 6th August

October
Friday 2nd October - (Runs every week for 10 weeks)

Sydney 2026
9am-5pm - Every second week, for 20 weeks

February
Thursday 19th February

May
Tuesday 5th May 2026

July
Thursday 30th July

October
Tuesday 6th October 2026

Accreditation

One of the units that make up this course SHBBSKT003   Identify and control safety risks for light-based skin treatments by the Government of Western Australia Radiological Council for satisfying the requirements for people wishing to obtain a laser licence in Western Australia.
It is also approved by Queensland Radiation Health approval Number ED278 and on the approved course register for those wishing to obtain a Laser Licence in Tasmania through the Department of Health, Radiation protection Unit.
Students that have completed SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy will receive one years credit towards Bachelor of Dermal Science with Victoria University and extra credit can be applied for through RPL for those students who have completed SHB60221 Advanced Diploma of Skin Therapy

Funding
VET Student Loans available for qualifying students
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