Certificate II In Salon Assistant

Start your hairdressing journey

The Certificate II in Salon Assistant course provides your perfect starting point in the creative and dynamic field of hairdressing. Your journey will include basic hands on practical skills and knowledge, giving you the confidence and ability to assist hairdressers with client services.

These combined skills will open doors to endless opportunities, leading you to a seamless pathway into this exciting and growing industry.
Some coursework will be conducted online and will require access to a computer or device with Windows 365 or Microsoft office and reliable internet.

Students are responsible for sourcing their own practice and assessment models. Model criteria will be explained at orientation and is also written in your student handbook.

Proposed delivery (Subject to numbers)
9:00am-3:00pm (Mondays at Dandenong)
9:00am- 3:00pm (Tuesdays at Berwick)
9:00am - 3:00pm (Thursdays at Frankston)
9:00am-3:00pm (Fridays at Mornington Peninsula)

Course code: SHB20216
Delivery location: Dandenong, Frankston, Berwick, Mornington Peninsula
International: Not available for International students
Length: Part Time, 1 year.
Commencing: February

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Learning outcomes
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
Required.

Contribution to the VCE and VCE Vocational Major
Please speak to your VET coordinator for more information about contribution to VCE or VCE VM.

Training and employment outcomes
salon assistant
apprentice barber
apprentice hairdresser

Study units

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

Course and career pathways

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

Admission requirements

Have a demonstrated capacity in reading ,writing, numeracy, oracy and learning to level 1 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), Year 10 level of maths and english preferred

Fees

Fees for VETDSS 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
Pen
Pencils
Notepad