TAFE Queensland
6 months
Launch your beauty therapy career with this entry-level Certificate III qualification. Learn essential skills in makeup application, lash and brow services, manicures, pedicures, and salon operations in a real-world beauty salon environment. Perfect for aspiring beauty therapists and makeup artists.
You must be at least 15 years old to enrol. No formal qualifications are required. For TAFE at School pathway, you must be a Year 11 or 12 student (or Year 10 in some instances) enrolled at a participating high school. For apprenticeships and traineeships, you must already be employed. Basic literacy and numeracy skills are beneficial. A genuine interest in beauty services and client care is essential.
The course comprises 12 core units and 4 elective units covering all aspects of beauty therapy. Core units include applying cosmetic tanning products, advising on beauty products and services, providing lash and brow services, waxing services, designing and applying makeup, providing manicure and pedicure services, using electric file equipment, researching beauty industry information, conducting salon financial transactions, providing complete salon services, workplace compliance, and health and safety practices. Elective units vary by campus location and include infection control standards, remedial camouflage makeup, nail art, workplace health and wellbeing, makeup for photography, and eyelash extensions. All training occurs in industry-standard facilities including a public-facing beauty salon.
TAFE Queensland is a leading vocational education provider with strong industry connections and expert teaching teams. The course is delivered in real-world learning environments including a public beauty salon, providing authentic practical experience. TAFE Queensland offers flexible study options across multiple Queensland campuses, government-subsidised training for eligible students, and clear pathways to further diploma-level study. The provider has established relationships with employers and delivers nationally-recognised qualifications.
Successful completion opens doors to immediate employment as a beauty therapist, makeup artist, beautician, or beauty consultant. The beauty therapy industry is experiencing very strong growth with approximately 25,000 job openings expected over the next five years. You can work in beauty salons, spas, cosmetic clinics, or establish your own business. The qualification provides a foundation for further study in advanced beauty services, business management, or specialised beauty treatments through TAFE Queensland's diploma pathways.
