
SHB20121 Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics RPL turns your retail beauty experience into a nationally recognised qualification.

SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant: turn your salon experience into a nationally recognised qualification through RPL with ATSR.

SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services RPL turns your salon experience into a nationally recognised qualification with ATSR.

SHB30221 Certificate III in Make-Up RPL turns real make-up artistry experience into a nationally recognised qualification.

SHB30321 Certificate III in Nail Technology RPL turns your years of nail salon experience into a nationally recognised qualification.

SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing RPL turns years behind the chair into a nationally recognised, ASQA-registered qualification.

SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering: turn your barbering experience into a nationally recognised qualification through RPL.

SHB40121 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy RPL turns real salon treatment experience into a nationally recognised beauty qualification.

Get your senior hairdressing experience recognised: SHB40216 Certificate IV in Hairdressing via RPL, nationally accredited.

Turn your salon and beauty experience into the SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy through RPL, a nationally accredited qualification.

SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management: turn your salon leadership experience into a nationally recognised qualification through RPL.

SHB60221 Advanced Diploma of Skin Therapy RPL: get your clinical skin treatment expertise formally recognised as a nationally recognised qualification.
High-resolution photos or video of colour, cutting, styling, or treatment work you've completed.
Consultation cards, chemical service logs, or treatment plans (appropriately de-identified).
Written verification from a salon owner, senior stylist, or clinic manager confirming your technical ability.
Colour, laser, or other manufacturer and technical certifications you already hold.
FAQ
Yes. RPL assesses your real salon experience against the required competencies regardless of whether you completed a formal apprenticeship — this typically applies to SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing.
No. Barbering-specific skills such as men's cutting, fading, and beard grooming are assessed against SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering, a distinct qualification from general hairdressing.
Yes. SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management is built for people managing salon operations, staff, and client experience, separate from the therapy-specific qualifications.
Yes. Specialisations such as SHB30321 Certificate III in Nail Technology and SHB30221 Certificate III in Make-Up each recognise experience in that specific area on their own.
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