Gold Coast Campus, Adelaide Campus, Brisbane Campus
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DIPLOMA OF SALON MANAGEMENT
& DIPLOMA OF BEAUTY THERAPY
THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
SHB50121 | SHB50216
Gold Coast Campus, Adelaide Campus, Brisbane Campus
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"The best beauty academy in Australia, if not the world."
FOR THE JOBS OF TOMORROW
BECOME A QUALIFIED BEAUTY THERAPIST OR BEAUTY BUSINESS OWNER
The Future of Beauty is a dual diploma program encompassing the nationally recognised and accredited SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy and SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management, offered at our campuses in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Adelaide. This all-encompassing dual qualification arms students with the knowledge, skills and experience required to be an exceptional beauty therapist and important business understandings to know how to manage or open a clinic or salon, breeding the next generation of beauty entrepreneurs.
The French has partnered with the biggest names in skin and device technologies to co-develop this industry leading and cutting edge beauty therapy and salon management course. This highly practical course ensures French graduates are skilled in delivering in-demand treatments for the beauty jobs of tomorrow.
Students of this course are able to access the Futures for Frenchies program where they’ll have the opportunity to network and interview with a variety of Australia’s top employers and industry brands on campus. 9/10 French Student secure employment offers prior to graduating.
What sets this beauty therapy and salon management diploma apart?
We’re committed to always looking forward to what’s next within the beauty industry. That’s why we’ve partnered with the titans of the global beauty industry who have become our Official Education Partners and co-developed this leading skin-focused curriculum where each Partner’s research, technology and clinical protocols are integrated into this program learning materials. In an Australian beauty education first, students of this program will be trained on and with the latest beauty devices and brands such as Hydrafacial, EmSculpt, Observ (and more!). Not only will students receive hands-on training with the device and product, but they’ll also be trained by the partner’s head clinical training teams.
We've upgraded the beauty therapy diploma curriculum! Learn in-demand treatments with leading technologies
Learn beauty business management alongside our cutting edge beauty therapy training
Upskil in Advanced Workshops which are included in the Future of Beauty course fee.
Access to Showcase Sessions
Students are invited to participate in extracurricular showcase sessions
Today beauty therapy is so much more than traditional salon services. The requirement for therapists to be educated and competent in new technologies and treatments as well as possess skills and experience that gives them a competitive edge has never been greater. Each showcase session is supported by the best brands and device technologies in the industry and allows students further exposure to emerging beauty areas.
Upcoming Course Start Dates
Brisbane Campus
APRIL 2025
Gold Coast Campus
APRIL 2025
Adelaide Campus
APRIL 2025
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why you will love this course
Designed for the future of beauty, to meet the employment landscape and ensure the highest level of graduate currency, our dual beauty therapy diploma is unparalleled.
Skin-Focused Curriculum
The Future of Beauty – next generation training!
We’ve developed this world-first curriculum with industry to include the most cutting-edge training in the latest skin therapies and treatments. Not satisfied with the basics of beauty therapy, we want to ensure you are trained for the beauty jobs of today and tomorrow.
Learn Business Skills to Run Your Own Salon
The SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management is the ideal way to build the business knowledge needed to be a successful beauty business owner or manager. You will be immersed in the fundamentals of business, people management, leadership and marketing and promotion. Graduates become highly qualified for senior positions within industry.
We Connect You With Your Dream Job
Our goal is to land you your dream job in the $500 billion dollar global beauty industry. We’re not satisfied arming you with just a qualification, we want to make sure you leave with your dream job, set up for success, and ahead of your competition. Through our Futures for Frenchies program (included in this course), you’ll get opportunities to meet, impress and interview with industry’s most sought after employers who want you!
Boost Your Knowledge in Showcase Sessions
To ensure you have the highest standard of currency and industry readiness for your chosen career in beauty therapy, we have innovated our dual diploma curriculum to tailor to your specific career goals! Students of our Future of Beauty program have the option to elect to participate in showcase sessions supported by industry. Students will be eligible to attend elective advanced workshops in the latest modalities and skin treatments.
World-leading Campuses
Our students have access to nothing but the best, including salon-inspired facilities and the industry’s newest technologies. Our campuses embody our dedication to being the world’s leading beauty academy. Every beautiful and contemporary detail of our campuses have been meticulously designed to create cutting-edge educational facilities unmatched in the industry to provide a learning environment that mirrors real-life working conditions.
Extensive Student Support
Our Educators bring a wealth of global industry experience to the classroom – but, more than that, they bring their care and compassion. You’ll have access to pass classes, academic support and career preparation to ensure you are supported every step of the way.
What you will learn
You will learn all the practical skills to become a leading beauty therapist with all important business and marketing units to advance you into an educated entrepreneur and become confident in:
BEAUTY THERAPY SERVICES
- Manicures and pedicure services
- Lash and brow services
- Massage, Reflexology and Relaxation
- Waxing
- Makeup fundamentals
- Real world in-salon experience
SKIN THERAPIES
- Skin analysis and skin science
- Nutrition
- Facials and advanced specialised facials
- Microdermabrasion
CAREER PREPARATION
- Creating your Resume
- Preparing your cover letter
- Practising for a job interview
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND UNDERSTANDINGS
- Training and development
- People and culture
- Marketing and promotion
- Dedication to people and the planet
- Leadership, management and empowerment
SHOWCASE SESSIONS
- Skin Therapies
- Laser, Light and Frequency Therapies
- Bridal Beauty
- Contemporary Salon Classics
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
A skin-focused curriculum supported by our official education partners, subject areas of study include:
Learning with our Official Education Partner: Observ520X Skin Imaging by The Global Beauty Group
Learning with our Official Education Partner: Emsculpt Body Contouring by BTL. This area of study is offered in the elective Skin Therapist specialisation
Enhance your Learning with Futures for Frenchies Showcase Sessions
To further develop your interests and knowledge areas, students attend our Futures for Frenchies Showcase Sessions to gain exposure to the latest modalities and skin treatments. These sessions encompass subject areas like:
Learning with our Official Education Partner: BBL IPL Skin Rejuvenation by Sciton. Showcase sessions held annually at our Futures for Frenchies Showcase Day.
Learning with our Official Education Partner: Dermaceutic Skin Resurfacing Peels by Dermocosmetica. Showcase sessions held annually at our Futures for Frenchies Showcase Day.
Learning with our Official Education Partner: GentleMAX Pro Plus by Candela Medical. Showcase sessions held annually at our Futures for Frenchies Showcase Day.
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Learning with our Official Education Partner: Lumenis. Showcase sessions held annually at our Futures for Frenchies Showcase Day.
Learning with our Official Education Partner: triLift Dynamic Muscle Stimulation (DMSt™) by Lumenis. This area of study is offered in the elective Skin Therapist specialisation
STUDY MODEL
Delivery of this highly practical program is designed to fit with your life, work and other commitments. Our Work Integrated Learning model gives students the most extensive hands-on experience of any beauty academy in Australia combining practical skills training with professional development. This means you gain in-salon experience working with paying customers to gain valuable work experience while you study. Our student advisors are ready to help you work on an ideal study plan that suits your lifestyle and career goals.
DELIVERY MODE
Gold Coast, Brisbane, Adelaide- 12 months (40 weeks)
- Dynamic Interactive Classes
- Work-Integrated Learning
- Highly Practical Training: Salon Experience Included
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Fill out your details in the form below and one of our friendly Student Advisors will be in touch to get you one step closer toward your dreams.
Career Outcomes in beauty, business, skin & laser therapies
Our Futures for Frenchies dedicated industry placement team work with the best employers in Australia and internationally to help you secure your dream job.
Starting salaries begin at $60,000*
and include careers like:
- Beauty or Spa Therapist
- Medi-spa or Salon Manager
- Laser clinic manager & or laser hair technician
- Franchisee Owner
- Beauty therapist in spas or salons locally, Australia wide and overseas
- Establish your own beauty business or brand
- Run your own at-home beauty salon
- Beauty sales Representative
- Mastering your skills and knowledge in all areas of beauty including skin, laser, massage, make-up artistry, waxing.
- Cruise ship Spa or Beauty Therapist
This revolutionary program gives French students the exclusive opportunity to network and interview with a variety of Australia’s top employers and industry brands on campus.
This brand-new addition to the Future of Beauty course supercharges students with essential career skills and networking, real job interviews, and workshops to help them secure their dream role in the beauty industry. These incredible opportunities are available to students undergoing the Future of Beauty course at no additional cost.
“The education was incredible, the teachers would take the time to help you understand all the technical aspects of the treatments so I felt confident to perform treatments out In the industry.”
Christie Cameron
Senior Skin Specialist, Sskin
THIS COULD BE YOU IN 12 MONTHS!
Course Fees & Overview
Your Investment In Your Future Starts Here
| Course Fee | VET STUDENT LOAN APPROVED | NATIONALLY ACCREDITED | CO PAYMENT REQUIRED | KIT & UNIFORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YES | YES | No, for students eligible for VET Student Loans | INCLUDED |
The course fees include both the SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy & SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management. For students eligible for VET Student Loans, full funding for the total course fees is available. This means there are no co-payment or upfront fees required to study. Please Note: VET Student Loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. A VET student loan gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt to the Commonwealth until it is repaid. Enquire to learn more about financing your studies.
To learn more about government funding options click here.
Admissions Criteria
The French Beauty Academy is committed to providing and promoting non-discriminatory and inclusive enrolment practices, and to ensuring that students applying for enrolment into a Diploma have the required aptitude and attributes necessary to reasonably achieve the qualification. Admission into this course is governed by our Student Entry Procedure which can be found here.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does a beauty therapist do?
Beauty Therapists provide a wide range of treatment options including the core salon classics like waxing, massage, eyelash tinting, eyebrow shaping, makeup, manicures and pedicures, body treatments, aromatherapy and spa therapies. They also use their knowledge of skin science to perform facials and provide highly personalised cosmeceutical skincare recommendations. Clients come to beauty therapists for all of their beauty needs to uplift, rejuvenate and enhance their natural beauty.
How long does it take to become a beauty therapist?
The nationally recognised and accredited SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy and SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management is completed in 12 months when studying 3 days per week. Many students of this course secure employment before graduation due to high industry demand for skilled workers.
How much does a beauty therapist make?
Starting salaries for a beauty therapist begin at $65,000 which is on par with the Australian entry level salary. There are many ways to increase earnings including growing into management positions (which this course trains you for), mastering product retailing and building a network of trusted clients who generate repeat business.
How to become a beauty therapist
The SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy is the industry standard qualification to become a beauty therapist. Our innovative update to the standard national curriculum which focuses on cutting-edge skin therapies and outstanding client care and adds the SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management means our graduates are equipped for the best beauty therapy jobs in the industry.
Find the perfect course for you from our range of nationally accredited diploma, certificate and short courses.
Our friendly team of Student Advisors (many of whom are former Frenchies) are just an email, live chat, or phone call away.
Our luxurious, salon-inspired facilities are described as Harvard-meets-Chanel. Find an Australian campus near you!
In the spirit of reconciliation, The French Beauty Academy acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country on which our Campuses stand today. We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of the land, their Elders past, present and emerging, and to their connections to land, sea and community. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.
Read The Uluru Statement here.
