SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services

Formal recognition for beauticians who provide nail, waxing, lash and brow, and make-up services in professional salon settings.

Overview

Get recognised for the beauty skills you already use every day. The SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services covers waxing, lash and brow treatments, nail services, cosmetic tanning and make-up application, along with the client consultation and salon operation skills that go with them. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) converts your on-the-job experience into evidence for this nationally recognised qualification, assessed by one of ATSR’s partner RTOs. ATSR guides you through the RPL process from evidence portfolio to submission, while the partner RTO carries out the formal assessment and issues the qualification.

Career Opportunities

Beautician

Provides professional waxing, lash and brow, nail, tanning and make-up services to clients in a salon, spa or clinic setting.

Reference: training.gov.au

Benefits

Industry RecognitionTurn hands-on salon experience in waxing, nails, lash and brow, and make-up into a nationally recognised Certificate III, assessed by an ASQA-registered partner RTO.

Career ProgressionUse this qualification as a foundation to move toward a Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy or more senior and specialist salon roles.

Our Trusted Partners Offering the Qualification

Colour Cosmetica Academy Pty Ltd

RTO Code: 40055

Nationally Recognised

ASQA Registered

RPL Specialist

Documents & Evidence you might require

Is your experience eligible for certification?

General Documents

Your identification Documents
USI Number
Detailed Resume
Work Reference Letter(s)
Payslips
Previous Qualifications (If Any)

Project & Work Evidence

Client consultation cards, treatment plans or intake forms showing advice given on beauty products and services
Before-and-after photos of make-up you have designed and applied for clients
Records or photos of lash and brow services you have performed, such as tinting, lamination or shaping
Client waxing logs or job sheets covering a range of waxing treatments and areas
Records of cosmetic tanning treatments and products you have applied
Records or photos of manicure and pedicure services you have delivered
Evidence of using electric file equipment in nail services
Records of salon financial transactions, retail sales or product recommendations made to clients
Workplace hygiene, health and infection control checklists or records showing safe salon practices

Working Photos & Videos

Photos in a real active workplace or worksite
Applicant clearly visible working in a professional setting
Videos recorded on site showing relevant tasks
Each video approximately 90-120 seconds

[NB: RTO might ask for more evidences based on qualification requirements]

Labor Opportunity in Australian Industry

1,400Employed

19Median Age

1,800Annual Employment Growth

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Employed, Median Age, Annual Employment Growth) · Jobs and Skills Australia (Employed, Median Age, Annual Employment Growth)

Industry Average Salary

$1,224Median per week

$63,648Yearly income

Ref: Your Career (Median per week, Yearly income)

How It Works

Once your Student Agreement is signed and your initial payment is confirmed, your RPL journey begins — here's what to expect at each stage.

Collect Your Evidence

Using your personalised checklist, gather evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience. This may include employment records, certificates, photos, videos, or supervisor references. Your Navigator will guide you every step of the way.

Receive Your Enrolment & RPL Docs

We'll send your Enrolment Form and LLN Assessment to complete first. Following that, you'll receive your SelfAssessment Form and Third-Party Verification Form to work through carefully before moving to the next step.

Submit Your Completed Forms

Complete and sign all required forms, then return them along with your full evidence portfolio. Ensure every section is filled in, all signatures are included, and all supporting documents are attached before submitting.

Assessment and Competency Review

Your RTO Assessor will review and map your evidence against the required unit competencies. Where further clarification is needed, a competency conversation will be conducted to confirm your knowledge and skills.

Outcome Issued

Once assessed as competent across all required units, the RTO will formally issue your certificate or Statement of Attainment. Your real-world experience is now officially recognised as a nationally accredited qualification.

Disclaimer: ATSR is a facilitator of RPL. Qualifications are issued by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) upon successful assessment.

Payment & Refund

Personalised quote after your consultation

Pricing based on your individual advised pathway

RTO name and all payment options included

No payment until you've accepted your quote

Refunds available in line with our policy

Payment options

✦ 4 interest-free instalments available

Debit / Credit Card

Bank Transfer

Payment Options

Your fees are confirmed before you commit — no surprises.

After your initial consultation, you'll receive a personalised quote that includes your total fee based on your individual advised pathway, the name of the assessing RTO, and all available payment options. No payment is required until you've reviewed and accepted your quote.

Refund Policy

We're committed to your outcome — and we back that with our refund policy.

Our navigators support you through the process to help ensure your portfolio meets the RTO's requirements before it's submitted. If the RTO finds your application ineligible after portfolio submission, you may be entitled to a refund of fees paid to ATSR, in accordance with our and the RTO's refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a Certificate III in Beauty Services through RPL without doing a full course?

Yes, if you've been working in beauty services, that experience can be formally assessed against the Certificate III instead of you enrolling in a complete course. ATSR helps you organise your evidence, and the formal assessment is carried out by our partner RTO.

What evidence do you need for RPL in beauty services?

You need evidence from a real, active workplace, such as photos of you clearly working in a professional salon, spa or clinic setting and short videos showing you performing relevant beauty treatments. The assessor uses this evidence to confirm your skills against the full scope of the certificate.

Is an RPL Certificate III in Beauty Services the same as one from a beauty college?

Yes, it's the same nationally recognised Certificate III in Beauty Services, issued by an ASQA-registered RTO whether you complete it through classroom study or RPL. RPL recognises real skills you already have through a formal assessment process, not a lesser version of the same certificate.

Does a Certificate III in Beauty Services qualify you to work as a beautician offering waxing, lash or nail services?

A Certificate III in Beauty Services is the qualification behind the beautician role, covering waxing, lash and brow, nail, tanning and make-up services in a salon, spa or clinic. Getting it through RPL formally recognises the treatment skills and client service experience you've already built in the industry.

Secure your status as a certified beauty services professional today

Turn your salon experience into a nationally recognised Certificate III qualification.