Introduction
The Australian Academy of Beauty, Dermal and Laser has been Australia’s leading Beauty Therapy and Laser training Academy for over 45 years.
Our flagship course, The “Beauty Business”, a combination of the nationally recognised qualifications SHB50121 The Diploma of Beauty Therapy and SHB50216 the Diploma of Salon Management, is the ultimate qualification to equip you for the very best jobs in the industry. This world-class, dual qualification opens many doors across this growing industry, including not only working in top destination spas, but also in travel, fashion, and media and provides essential skills for those wishing to open their own business or manage a business. This course is fully covered with VET student loans for qualifying students.
Industry Has Talked to Us, We Have Listened!
We have worked with the industry and developed this world-class curriculum, combining beauty therapy with essential business expertise to equip students to run a successful business. You will be trained by Australia’s leading beauty therapy educators, each with a passion for nurturing each and every student, elevating their self-esteem, and giving them skills to make a difference in not only their own lives but the lives of others.
Dual Diplomas that Prepare You for Real Careers
Graduating with SHB50121 The Diploma of Beauty Therapy and SHB50216 The Diploma of Salon Management provides the practical skills to be not only an amazing therapist but also have important business knowledge, including managing staff, setting goals, customer relations, W.H.S responsibilities, to equip you for management positions in your own salon or leading spas.
Both Diplomas are completed simultaneously and completed within 46 weeks. Evening students complete every second Wednesday evening with the specialist Salon Management trainer.
The practical aspects of salon management, leading staff, etc, are completed in our student clinic in combination with normal beauty tasks.
Our classes are small to ensure the nurturing and support of each individual student, and our first-class facilities provide a fully commercial salon and clinic, with private cubicles to ensure all students are workplace-ready on graduation.
A broad range of the latest beauty treatments including advanced facials, spa quality body massage, waxing, lash and brow services including lash lifting and and flawless make-up application to name just a few.
Develop exceptional client-care skills with training in consultation, communication, and personalised treatment planning.
Gain real business and leadership capability through your Salon Management Diploma – including marketing, team leadership, business operations, and the essentials of running a successful salon.
Please read our Course Guide booklet for full details.
For a complete list of course fees, payment plans, and funding options, please visit the Fees & Charges page.
The Evolution of Beauty Program is Included for All Dual Diploma Students
The beauty industry is constantly evolving, and today’s clients want not only beauty treatments but the latest non invasive anti ageing treatments.
Students enrolled in the Dual Diploma of Beauty Therapy and Salon Management will also be introduced to exciting advanced skin treatments including IPL skin needling LED light therapy and cosmeceutical peels.
Included as Part of Your Program: Our Exclusive Evolution of Beauty Program
You’ll take part in a hands-on full-day workshop dedicated to the future of advanced skin therapies. Experience treatments such as:
- IPL Skin Rejuvenation
- Cosmeceutical Peels
- LED Light Therapy
- Skin Needling
- Laser Hair Removal
You will also discover and use Australia’s leading cosmeceutical skincare range, Prescriptives RX and gain insider knowledge on powerhouse ingredients like Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid. Learn how these high-performance formulas work deep within the skin to deliver real, visible results.
Take part in advanced skin equipment and skin products workshops with our industry specialists
As a Dual Diploma student, you’ll gain automatic eligibility for our Advanced Laser and Dermal training – giving you the tools, confidence and credentials to stand out in a fast-moving industry.
This is more than a course – it’s a gateway to a high-performance career in beauty and dermal science.
Be bold. Be skilled. Be the future of skin
The evolution starts with you!
Why Study With Us
Nationally Recognised Qualifications
Proud Leaders in Beauty Education
Founded in 1980, led by experts, delivering nationally recognised qualifications that’s produced 9000+ successful beauty industry graduates.
Dual Diploma of Beauty Therapy & Salon
SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy and SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management
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