Certificate II In Salon Assistant

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

This one-year program will offer students the training of a first year salon apprentice in their initial six months. Training includes practical skills for styling, removal of chemicals, and basin services, as well as theory studies in client communication.

40 hours mandatory If students are unable to source placement, they will be able to access Chisholm Salon days. (Salon days may not be scheduled on the same day as the VET program)

Proposed timetable
Frankston Wed 9am – 3pm, Fri 9am – 3pm.
Dandenong Wed 9am – 3pm, Fri 9am – 3pm.
Berwick Wed 9am - 3pm, Fri 9am-3pm.
Mornington Peninsula Wed 9am – 3pm.

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

Course code: SHB20216
Delivery location: Dandenong, Frankston, 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)
SWL of 40 hours industry placement is mandated for this program. If students are unable to source placement, they will be able to access Chisholm Salon days. Note, Salon days may not be scheduled on the same day as the VET program in all cases.

Contribution to the VCE/VCAL
Please speak to your VET coordinator for more information about contribution to VCE or VCAL.

Training and employment outcomes
apprentice hairdresser

Study units

Unit code	Unit Description
SHBHDES001	Dry hair to shape
SHBHBAS002	Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation
SIRXSLS001	Sell to the retail customer
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
SHBXIND002	Communicate as part of a salon team
SHBXCCS003	Greet and prepare clients for salon services
SHBHCLS001	Apply hair colour products
SHBXCCS001	Conduct salon financial transactions
SHBXIND001	Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
SHBHDES002	Braid hair

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
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

VETDSS 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 VETDSS@chisholm.edu.au.
What to bring
Students are required to wear
• Covered shoes
• Black pants or skirt with tights (no leggings or jeans)