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Certificate II in Salon Assistant (Hair)

Begin your hairdressing journey

Ready to take the first step into the vibrant world of hairdressing? This course is the ideal starting point for anyone looking to enter this creative and fast-paced industry.

You’ll gain hands-on practical skills and foundational knowledge that will build your confidence and prepare you to support professional hairdressers with a variety of client services.

This course opens the door to exciting career opportunities and provides a clear pathway into further training and employment in the hair and beauty industry.

Topics include:

  • Providing shampoo and basin services
  • Drying hair to shape
  • Application and removal of colour
  • Maintaining and organising tools, equipment and work areas
  • Conducting salon financial transactions
  • Greeting and preparing clients for salon services
  • Working as part of a salon team and more…

1 day per week over 6 months.

Easy payment plans available.

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  • 6 months
  • On-Campus
  • Location: On campus
Intake Date Study Mode Intake Days
23/07/2025 On-Campus Wednesday

Classes

Every Wednesday, with Friday for work placement for VET DSS participants for the duration of the school year. One semester for participants over 18, Skills First students, every Wednesday.

Learning materials

Laptops available or bring your own. Notepad and plastic sleeve folder. Skin Deep training manual to be purchased by Skills First students.

Core units

SHBHBAS001: Provide shampoo and basin services
SHBXCCS007: Conduct salon financial transactions
SHBHDES001: Dry hair to shape
SHBXCCS009: Greet and prepare clients for salon services
BSBWHS211: Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
SHBXIND003: Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
SHBHIND001: Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas
SHBXIND005: Communicate as part of a salon team

 

 

Fees

Full fee – $564.

Concession fee – $300.

Payment plan available.

 

 

Entrance requirements and student resources

Skills Check
All candidates are required to have a Skills Check.

Equipment
Salon equipment and tools all supplied in the classroom.

 

Study Commitment

Attendance requirements
80% class attendance.

Independent learning activities
4 hours per week and work placement over 20 weeks.

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