Electrolysis Course - SHBBHRS013 - Provide Hair Reduction Treatments Using Electrical Currents

Gain the nationally recognised electrolysis unit that insurers and local councils look for, so you can practise professionally as a qualified electrologist.

Nationally recognised training delivered in partnership with Parramatta Community College (RTO 90276). Practical training in every Australian state. Maximum 6 students per practical block.

Electrolysis is the only form of permanent hair removal. It uses a fine probe to deliver an electrical current into individual hair follicles — destroying the hair growth centre and preventing future growth. Effective for all hair colours and all skin types.

Also offered · Skills Refresh — One Day Intensive for existing practitioners →

Machine bundles are available with the Sterex SX-B and the Apilus range. Training and equipment are priced separately and enrolment is not conditional on purchasing equipment.

Electrolysis is the only method of permanent hair removal and works on all hair colours and skin types. This course covers the unit SHBBHRS013 Provide Hair Reduction Treatments Using Electrical Currents. You complete theory online blended with live Zooms with Kelly, practise on clients in your own clinic or space while recording your hours in a practice logbook, then attend 3 face-to-face practical days in your state for your skills assessment on 5 live models. On successful completion you receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment issued by Parramatta Community College (RTO 90276).

How This Course Is Delivered

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SHBBHRS013 is delivered in three phases that fit around your work and life. Stream 1 (New to Industry) students also complete 3 prerequisite units online and self-paced with live Zooms with Kelly - these can run alongside your electrolysis study.

Phase 1 Electrolysis Theory •Online learning and quizzes •5 x 4-hour live Zooms with Kelly •Online knowledge assessment •Complete at your own pace

Phase 2 Practice Logbook •Practise on real clients •Complete at your own clinic or space •Record your practice hours •Build confidence before your practical days

Phase 3 Practical Days •3 days face-to-face with Kelly •Maximum 6 students •Skills assessment on 5 live models •Including 2 consecutive treatments •Sydney + interstate dates

What You Will Learn

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This unit covers all performance criteria, knowledge and skills required to perform Electrolysis safely, effectively and legally — face and body, all hair colours, all skin types.

• State and territory health, hygiene and skin penetration regulations
• Hair structure, the growth cycle and its relationship to permanent reduction
• Hair types, follicle characteristics and all factors affecting hair growth
• Client consultation, medical history review and treatment planning
• Identifying and managing contraindications — when to treat, restrict or refer
• Galvanic, thermolysis and blend modalities — how each works and when to use each
• Electrical current physics — direct current, alternating current and the electrolytic process
• Probe selection, sizing and accurate insertion technique
• Patch test procedure and skin reaction assessment
• Infection control, sterilisation and sharps disposal to clinical standard
• Post-treatment care, aftercare and client rebooking
• Treatment documentation and professional record keeping

Prerequisites

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To enrol in SHBBHRS013 you must also hold:

• SHBBINF002 - Maintain Infection Control (included in all Dermaskin streams if not already held)

New to industry students additionally require:

• SHBBSSC001 - Incorporate Knowledge of Skin Structure and Functions into Beauty Therapy
• SHBBSSC002 - Incorporate Knowledge of Body Structures and Functions into Beauty Therapy

All prerequisite units are available through Dermaskin Academy. They are completed online and self-paced through Parramatta Community College's learning platform, supported by live Zooms with Kelly. Your prerequisite units can run alongside your electrolysis study, so they don't need to be finished before your practical days. Contact us and we will confirm exactly what you need before you enrol.

Entry Requirements and How You Are Assessed

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Entry requirements

• 18 years or older
• Language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete written assessments
• Valid photo identification
• A Unique Student Identifier (USI) before your Statement of Attainment can be issued
• Prerequisite units completed or enrolled in alongside this course - we confirm these with you before enrolment
• Access to clients for your practice logbook

How you are assessed

• An online knowledge assessment - completed before your practical days so you arrive ready to treat
• A skills assessment with Kelly on 5 live models, including 2 consecutive treatments

Each unit is assessed as Competent or Not Yet Competent. If you already hold any units, credit transfer applies. If you have industry experience without the formal units, you can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

You will receive

Statement of Attainment for - SHBBINF002, SHBBSSC001, SHBBSSC002, SHBBHRS013 (Stream 1). Streams 2 and 3 receive SHBBHRS013, plus SHBBINF002 if not already held. All Statements of Attainment are issued by Parramatta Community College (RTO 90276).

Find Your Entry Stream

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Dermaskin Academy offers three entry streams so your existing qualifications are recognised and your time is not wasted repeating what you already know.

Stream	Background	Units	Total hours	Face-to-face practical	Time to complete
Stream 1 - New to Industry	No prior qualifications required	4	340	3 days	Up to 6 months
Stream 2 - Beauty Therapist	Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy or above	2	220 (145 if you already hold SHBBINF002 - Maintain Infection Control)	3 days	Up to 3 months
Stream 3 - Healthcare Professional	AHPRA registered or allied health background	2	220 (145 if you already hold SHBBINF002 - Maintain Infection Control)	3 days	Up to 3 months

Every stream is blended delivery made up of online theory, live Zoom sessions with Kelly, a recorded practice logbook, 3 days of face-to-face practical training and nationally recognised assessments. You'll receive your full program planner when you enrol. Stream 1 has up to 6 months to complete and Streams 2 and 3 have up to 3 months, but you can finish sooner if you work through it faster.

Not sure which stream applies to you? Visit our Electrolysis Course Pathways page or contact Emma directly at info@dermaskinacademy.com.au

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Don't see your state? We travel to every Australian state - register your interest and we'll let you know when a group is forming near you.

How Dermaskin Academy Compares

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Not all Electrolysis training is equal — and the difference matters legally, ethically and professionally.

	Dermaskin	Other RTOs	Workshops
ASQA accredited (SHBBHRS013)	✓	✓	✗
Accepted by insurers	✓	✓	✗
Max 6 students per intake	✓	✗	✗
Delivers every session	✓	✗	✗
Three entry streams	✓	Varies	✗
Live Zoom theory sessions with your trainer	✓	Varies	✗
Lifetime graduate support	✓	✗	✗
Sydney + interstate dates	✓	State only	✗

Workshop certificates and manufacturer training sessions do not meet the SHBBHRS013 standard. Only an ASQA-registered RTO can issue the Statement of Attainment that insurers and regulators require. Choose your provider carefully — your registration, insurance and professional reputation depend on it.

Electrolysis Skills Refresh

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Electrolysis Skills Refresh — One Day Intensive For existing Electrologists and Beauty Therapists who want to sharpen their technique, revisit theory, or build confidence with a new modality — without committing to full accreditation. Maximum 6 participants.

This one-day intensive is designed for practitioners who already have exposure to Electrolysis and want to upskill, refresh or refine. Please note that this is not a nationally recognised unit — but a certificate of completion and attendance is provided.

What the day covers

• Theory review — hair growth cycles, modality selection, skin reactions
• Hands-on practical technique — insertion, current settings, probe selection
• Working with difficult hair types and follicle depths
• Client consultation and contraindication management
• Infection control refresher to current NSW Health standards

Who this is for

• Electrologists returning to practice after a break
• Beauty therapists with prior electrolysis exposure seeking a formal refresh
• Practitioners wanting to expand their modality skills before committing to accreditation
• Clinic owners upskilling existing staff

This course does not result in SHBBHRS013 accreditation. For the nationally recognised unit, see the accredited course above.

Enquire about the next available date: info@dermaskinacademy.com.au or 0450 306 180

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Ready to Become Australia's Next Qualified Electrologist?

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Enrol above or contact Emma directly to discuss which stream is right for your background.

info@dermaskinacademy.com.au or 0450 306 180

Practical blocks fill quickly. Maximum 6 students per intake — secure your place early.