Get the skills to enter the beauty and spa industry. We offer a range of courses to help get you started.
Study a short course or gain a TAFE certificate or diploma.
Undergraduate certificate
Undergraduate Certificate in Laser Safety
Duration
0.5 years
Campus
City Campus
Delivery mode
In person
Gain valuable expertise in safely operating light-based devices for dermal therapy, with the Undergraduate Certificate in Laser Safety at Victoria University.
TAFE certificates & diplomas
Certificate III in Beauty Services SHB30121
Campus
City Campus
Gain the skills to start your career in the beauty services industry with a Certificate III in Beauty Services SHB30121 at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy SHB40121
Campus
City Campus
Make beauty therapy your career with the Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy SHB40121 from Victoria University Polytechnic.
Diploma of Beauty Therapy SHB50121
Campus
City Campus
Gain high-level skills and become a trusted beauty expert with a Diploma of Beauty Therapy SHB50121 at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Certificate III in Make-Up SHB30221
Campus
City Campus
Learn foundational beauty services and make-up application skills with the Certificate III in Make-Up SHB30221 at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Short courses
Eyelash Extensions TNAAE
Duration
4 day
Campus
City Campus
Delivery mode
Face to Face with eLearning
Develop the specialised knowledge and skills to apply eyelash extensions in a professional and hygienic manner.
Micropigmentation and Cosmetic Tattooing for Professionals JQMP
Duration
54 hours
Campus
City Campus
Delivery mode
Blended, Face to Face
Extend your dermal clinical knowledge and develop advanced micropigmentation (cosmetic tattooing) skills with this short course for industry professionals.
Perfect Your Own Make-Up THAAF
Duration
3 hours
Campus
City Campus
Delivery mode
Face to Face
Learn the tips and tricks to apply your make-up like professionals.
Can't find your course?
Studying beauty therapy at VU
At Victoria University (VU), we want you to follow your passion and excel in the industry you've always dreamed of.
We're one of Australia's most industry-connected institutions, and are one of the top 3% of universities in the world.
You'll learn from leading industry professionals who combine theory with practice to prepare you for your career from day one.
Careers
Our graduates find employment opportunities including:
- beauty therapist
- make-up artist
- skin care professional
- massage therapist (hot stone).
Beauty therapy learning facilities
Our beauty therapy courses are delivered by Victoria University Polytechnic, our TAFE division, at the VU City Tower, part of our City Campus.
