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Key Facts: Cert III Beauty (SHB30121) Exam

18 units

SHB30121 comprises 14 core plus 4 elective units of competency

training.gov.au SHB30121

Competency-based

Units are judged competent or not-yet-competent, with no percentage pass mark

SHB Training Package

689-694 hours

Approximate total nominal training hours for the SHB30121 qualification

training.gov.au / RTO course outlines

No national exam

Knowledge evidence is gathered per unit, not in one centralised written exam

SHB30121 assessment requirements

4 service areas

Core scope is nail, waxing, lash and brow, and basic make-up services

training.gov.au SHB30121 description

No licensing

No occupational licensing applied to the qualification at time of publication

SHB30121 qualification PDF

Infection control

SHBBINF002 covers infection control during skin-penetration treatments

training.gov.au SHBBINF002

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Certificate III in Beauty Services (SHB30121) is a competency-based Australian VET qualification for entry-level beauticians, covering nail, waxing, lash and brow, and basic make-up services. It comprises 18 units of competency - 14 core plus 4 electives - totalling roughly 689 to 694 nominal hours, delivered by RTOs and TAFEs. Assessment combines practical demonstration with knowledge evidence; there is no single national exam and no percentage pass mark, with each unit judged competent or not-yet-competent. No occupational licensing applied to the qualification at publication. This 100-question bank is theory revision aligned to the underpinning knowledge of the units; it supports but does not replace practical assessment in your RTO.

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1On the colour wheel, which colour sits directly opposite red and is therefore used in a green-tinted corrector to neutralise redness on the skin?
A.Yellow
B.Green
C.Blue
D.Orange
Explanation: Red and green are complementary (opposite) colours on the colour wheel. A green-tinted corrector cancels redness such as rosacea, broken capillaries or blemishes before foundation is applied.
2Which makeup product is applied first to create a smooth base, fill fine lines and help foundation last longer?
A.Setting powder
B.Primer
C.Bronzer
D.Highlighter
Explanation: Primer is applied after moisturiser and before foundation. It smooths the skin surface, helps fill fine lines and pores and improves the wear and adhesion of foundation.
3A client has a round face shape. Which contouring approach best creates the illusion of more length and definition?
A.Apply highlighter across the full cheeks
B.Shade the sides of the face and along the jaw to slim, and highlight down the centre
C.Add blush in a round circle on the apples
D.Darken the centre of the forehead and chin
Explanation: Shading (darker) recedes and highlighting (lighter) brings forward. Shading the outer cheeks and jaw narrows a round face, while highlighting the central vertical adds length and definition.
4When matching foundation, a client's undertone is described as 'cool'. Which undertone description fits this client?
A.Yellow or golden
B.Pink, red or bluish
C.Peachy or olive
D.Neutral beige only
Explanation: Cool undertones read as pink, red or slightly bluish. Warm undertones read yellow or golden, and neutral undertones are a balance. Matching undertone, not just depth, gives a natural foundation result.
5What is the main difference between a typical day makeup look and an evening makeup look?
A.Day makeup uses heavier, more dramatic and darker tones
B.Evening makeup is generally softer with more dramatic, defined and longer-wearing finishes for artificial light
C.Evening makeup avoids all eyeshadow
D.Day makeup must always include false lashes
Explanation: Day makeup is usually natural and light for daylight, while evening makeup is more defined and dramatic - deeper eyes, stronger contour and longer-wearing products - to read well under artificial light.
6Which makeup product would best disguise a localised dark blemish or under-eye shadow with high coverage in a small area?
A.Concealer
B.Bronzer
C.Setting spray
D.Lip liner
Explanation: Concealer is a high-coverage product formulated for targeted areas such as blemishes, redness and under-eye shadows. It is applied in small amounts and blended over or under foundation.
7A client has a long (oblong) face shape and wants it to appear shorter and more balanced. Which technique helps most?
A.Apply blush vertically down the cheeks
B.Apply blush horizontally across the cheeks and shade the forehead and chin
C.Highlight the chin and forehead strongly
D.Use a thin, straight, downward-arched brow
Explanation: Horizontal blush placement and shading the top of the forehead and tip of the chin visually shorten a long face and create width, balancing the proportions.
8Why are mineral makeup foundations often recommended for clients with sensitive or reactive skin?
A.They contain high levels of fragrance
B.They are typically free from many common irritants such as fragrance, talc and parabens and provide breathable coverage
C.They are always SPF 50
D.They permanently stain the skin
Explanation: Mineral foundations are usually formulated without many common irritants like added fragrance, talc and parabens, and minerals such as zinc oxide can be soothing, making them a good choice for sensitive skin.
9In a makeup design plan, what should be recorded before any product is applied?
A.Only the products used
B.The client's needs, occasion, skin type, any contraindications and the agreed look
C.The price of each item only
D.Nothing, to save time
Explanation: A design plan records the client consultation: their needs and occasion, skin type and condition, any contraindications, and the agreed look. This guides product choice and protects the client.
10Which colour eyeshadow tone is generally used to make a feature recede or add depth to the eye socket (crease)?
A.A light, shimmery shade
B.A darker, matte shade
C.A pure white shade
D.A bright metallic shade
Explanation: Darker, matte shades recede and create the illusion of depth, so they are used in the crease and outer corner to shape the eye. Lighter shades bring areas forward and open the eye.

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