Certificate II In Salon Assistant

Begin training for an exciting career in hairdressing while completing your secondary school studies

The first year program will offer the student the opportunity to undertake a Certificate II qualification whilst completing their VCE or VCAL studies.

Students will receive the training of a first year apprentice, practical skills for styling, removal of chemicals and basin services and undertake theory studies in client communication.

Not a secondary student? Explore our Hair, Beauty and Make-up courses on offer at Chisholm.

Course code: SHB20216
On campus: Dandenong, Frankston, Flinders Lane, Mornington Peninsula
Online: Not available Online
International: Not available for International students
Length: Part Time, 1 year.
Commencing: February

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Learning outcomes
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
40 hours industry placement to be organised in consultation with Chisholm

Contribution to the VCE/VCAL
VCE: Attainment of units of competency at AQF level II provides credit at Units 1 and 2 level. VCAL: Up to 327 hours of accredited training for the 1st year of the program.

Training and employment outcomes
apprentice hairdresser

Sample study units

Unit code	Unit Description
SHBHDES001	Dry hair to shape
SHBHBAS002	Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation
SHBHIND001	Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas
BSBWHS201	Contribute to health and safety of self and others
SHBHBAS001	Provide shampoo and basin services
SHBXCCS001	Conduct salon financial transactions
SIRXSLS001	Sell to the retail customer
SHBXCCS003	Greet and prepare clients for salon services
SHBHDES002	Braid hair
SHBXIND001	Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
SHBXIND002	Communicate as part of a salon team
SHBHCLS001	Apply hair colour products

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate II In Salon Assistant	Certificate III In Hairdressing
Possible job outcome	apprentice hairdresser	qualified hairdresser

Admission requirements

Year 10 level of maths and english preferred

Timetable

Campus	Time	Year	Min/Max
Frankston	Fri 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM	1	14/18
Dandenong	Wed 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM	1	14/18
Frankston	Wed 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM	1	14/18
Mornington Peninsula	Wed 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM	1	14/18

Fees

Fees for VETiS programs vary from school to school due to a range of factors.

Please contact your school's VET coordinator to determine what fees you will need to contribute to undertake this program.
How to apply

VETiS enrolments are processed through secondary school VET coordinators.
If you are interested in completing this program, please contact your school VET Coordinator.

For any other queries, please email vetisprograms@chisholm.edu.au.

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What to bring
Students are required to wear closed-toe shoes.