If you are a beginner, this course will teach you the skills and knowledge to be able to wax professionally.
Through demonstrations and hands-on sessions, you will gain an understanding of hair growth and client consultation, as you learn all aspects of waxing, including preparing for a waxing treatment, performing waxing treatments, and after-wax treatment and advice.
What will I Learn?
hair growth
client consultation
identifying client requirements, including growth requiring special treatment
selecting procedures and products for the client
preparing the service area and client
workplace policies and procedures
preparing and cleaning for the waxing treatment
removing unwanted hair with hot and strip wax
maintaining recommended wax according to manufacturer instructions
applying soothing after-wax product
obtaining and recording client feedback
identifying and explaining associated contraindications and adverse effects of waxing
recommending future treatment
revising treatment plans
providing home-care advice and making product recommendations.
Course Outcomes and Career Opportunities
On successful completion, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for this course.
Entrance requirements & pre-requisites
You must be at least 16 years of age and have completed Year 10 or equivalent.
For this course, you will need to:
provide photo ID to the trainer on the first day of the course
a pen and paper
wear casual clothing
organise a model who is suitable for waxing treatments – the trainer will advise you of the dates your model is required
Units offered
Core Units
Swipe for full table
Unit Code
Unit Name
SHBBHRS010
Provide waxing services
Assessment
This course involves accredited units. You will be required to complete assessment tasks to demonstrate your underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes to meet the course outcomes. A combination of written, oral and practical assessment strategies will be used in either a classroom, online or workplace environment.
Where units require demonstration of skills in a workplace environment, you will have the opportunity to do this either in your own workplace (where appropriate), through a practical placement, or by using one of the Institute's simulated workshops/classrooms. Detailed information about the types, conduct and dates of assessments will be provided in advance. You will also be provided with information about the opportunity for reassessment and appeal.
After applying
Once you have applied for your chosen course, you will receive a thank you email from South West TAFE with a few steps to help process your enrolment.
Complete a Pre-Training Review You will receive an email to complete a Pre-Training Review online evaluation. This evaluation helps us tailor your training to suit your needs.
Create or provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) A USI is a nationally recognised reference number that provides an online record of your training qualifications gained in Australia. Create your USI Already have a USI but can’t remember it? Find your USI
Skills recognition If you have experience or prior qualifications, you may be eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning and gain credits. You will be asked to provide any relevant Statement of Attainment to support identified credits.
Here's an outline of fees and costs associated with your course (including resource and/or materials costs associated with your course).
Swipe for full table
Course Fees
$420.00
No concession or government funding applies
Resource and/or materials costs
Some courses require specific resources or materials necessary for your study eg: tools of the trade, excursions, etc. Final costs will be determined upon enrolment.
Swipe for full table
Additional course fees
Indicative Course Fee
Course consumable/materials (approximate)
$0.00
How do I pay for the short course?
Booking your short course is easy and starts online. Once you've completed your online booking, you can choose from the following convenient payment options:
Online: pay securely via our online payment portal.
Over the phone: we will call you to take EFTPOS payment over the phone using your credit or debit card.
In person: visit your nearest campus to pay by card.
Authority to Invoice: if you nominate a third party (such as your employer) to cover your course cost, we will email you an Authority to Invoice form.
Literacy and Numeracy Assessment - we will assess whether you need to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment and email it to you if required. If you are not required to undertake this assessment, you will skip to step 3.
Chat to our team - your teacher or course specialist will contact you to discuss the course in more detail and ensure the right units of study are selected for you.
Enrol – you will be sent an email to accept your offer for the course. By accepting, you will be directed to verify your details and submit your enrolment for processing.
If you need any assistance with applying, contact our team on 1300 648 911 or visit your nearest campus.
How to book for a short course
There are 5 simple steps when booking a short course with us.
Book – Book online and complete our enrolment details at swtafe.edu.au
Verify – You will be asked to verify your identity online as part of the booking process.
Pay – Pay online, in person, over the phone, or request an invoice for third-party payment.
Assessment – Some courses require a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment. We’ll let you know if it’s needed.
Attend – Once confirmed, we’ll email all the course details and any pre-reading required.
If need any assistance with completing your booking, contact our team via the live chat below, call 1300 648 911 or visit your nearest campus.
Careers and Course Advice
Not sure which course is right for you? South West TAFE will help you find your way.
Our Careers Coaches at the Skills and Jobs Centre is here to support you. Whether you’re exploring career options, transitioning from school to the workforce or looking to study after school we’re here to help you.
Student Support
As a SWTAFE student, you can access a variety of support services that will enhance your study experience and help you complete your studies successfully. For more information about any of these services, visit our student page.
This is Free TAFE course. Free TAFE is a Victorian Government program that covers tuition fees for priority courses for students who are eligible for government-subsidised training. There may still be some costs like course materials, uniform or excursions applicable to the course you select.
A Free TAFE Pathways Program is a group of courses that complement each other to help you continue to train for the career and industry you may wish to work in.
For eligible students, these courses are tuition fee free. Depending on the course, you may still be required to pay material fees. The consumable fees for this course are listed in the above table.