How do I become a beautician
Get qualified to work as a beautician with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time beautician generally earns $1,200 per week ($62,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience can you expect a higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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Opportunities for beauticians in Australia are expected to grow strongly over the next 5 years as more than 25,000 new jobs open up around the country. Beauticians work in beauty and hair salons, day spas, wellness centres, cruise ships, fashion houses, hotels and resorts, fashion houses, theatres and production studios.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
Courses.com.au Team
You can get started as a beautician with a VET qualification — a Certificate III in Make-Up or Beauty Therapy are great choices. These qualifications usually take about 6 months to complete and will give you a diverse range of beauty service skills. If you have your heart set on opening your salon you could try a Diploma in Beauty Therapy or Salon Management which can take 1.5-2 years.
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Further reading
What can you do with a Certificate III in Beauty Services?
29th September 2020
Most popular hair and beauty courses
21st June 2022All beautician courses
- Make-up for Professionals
- SHB30115 & SHB30215 Dual Certificate III in Beauty Services & Certificate III in Make-Up
- SHB30115 Certificate III in Beauty Services
- SHB30121 & SHB30221 Dual Certificate III in Beauty Services & Certificate III in Make-Up
- SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services
- SHB30315 Certificate III in Nail Technology
- SHB30321 Certificate III in Nail Technology
- SHB40115 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
- SHB40121 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
- SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy
- SHB50321 Diploma of Cosmetic Tattooing
- SHBBFAS005 Provide Facial Treatments and Skin Care Recommendations
- SHBBHRS001 Provide Waxing Services
- SHBBHRS010 Provide Waxing Services
- SHBBMUP008 Apply Eyelash Extensions
- SHBBMUP012 Apply Airbrushed Make-up
- SHBBNLS002 Apply Gel Nail Enhancements
- SHBBNLS007 Provide Manicure and Pedicare Services
- SHBBNLS008 Apply Gel and Dip Power Nail Enchancements
Beautician careers
Beauticians (also known as beauty therapists) apply beauty treatments, cosmetics, and therapies to enhance the personal appearance of their clients. As a beautician you’ll be performing waxing, facials and other skin-care services, body treatments like massage and spray tans, as well hair styling, nail art, and make up services.
Beauticians have a wide-range of career options — you could open your own beauty salon, create a mobile beauty service, work for a day spa at a fancy resort, or even work on a cruise ship. As you gain experience you can pursue career specialisations in electrolysis, body massage, dermal therapies, and laser treatments.
