Certificate II in Salon Assistant

Our qualified, industry experts will teach you how to operate in a salon environment.

You'll learn how to provide assistance with client services and support professionals in their work.

You will gain practical skills and knowledge in:

shampoo and basin services drying hair to shape equipment and work area maintenance salon financial transactions working as part of a salon team safely head, neck and shoulder massage product and service recommendation.

Upon completion, you will have a better understanding of the exciting hairdressing industry and be able to enhance your skills with:

Certificate III in Hairdressing Certificate III in Barbering.

This course can also be delivered as part of the VET in school (VETiS) program.

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To be awarded the SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant, a student must successfully complete a total of twelve (12) units of competency, comprising of:

• eight (8) core units, and;

• four (4) elective units from the SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant qualification.

Course structure and units

CORE UNITS

• BSBWHS201 - Contribute to health and safety of self and others
• SHBHBAS001 - Provide shampoo and basin services
• SHBHDES001 - Dry hair to shape
• SHBHIND001 - Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas
• SHBXCCS001 - Conduct salon financial transactions
• SHBXCCS003 - Greet and prepare clients for salon services
• SHBXIND001 - Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
• SHBXIND002 - Communicate as part of a salon team

ELECTIVE UNITS

• SHBHBAS002 - Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation
• SHBHCLS001 - Apply hair colour products
• SHBHDES002 - Braid hair
• SHBXCCS004 - Recommend products and services

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.VETiS: The literacy and numeracy levels of applicants will be assessed through consultation with the relevant secondary school.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

This is a preparatory qualification, which provides a defined and limited range of basic skills and knowledge used in hairdressing salons by individuals who provide assistance with client services. These routine and repetitive tasks are completed under direct supervision and with guidance from hairdressers who manage the client service. The combined skills and knowledge do not provide for a job outcome as a hairdresser and this qualification is intended to prepare individuals for further training. This qualification forms part of the credit suite specified by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) and may contribute towards the satisfactory completion of the Victoria Certificate of Education (VCE) or the Victoria Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL).