Certificate II in Salon Assistant

SHB20216

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

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.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (general)
      • Career Start (traineeship)

      *To be eligible for this funding, you have to do a traineeship.

      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Salon Assistant

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      1 year
    • Qualification only:
      6 months – 1 year

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Communicate as part of a salon team Core
Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment Core
Conduct salon financial transactions Core
Contribute to health and safety of self and others Core
Dry hair to shape Core
Greet and prepare clients for salon services Core
Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas Core
Provide shampoo and basin services Core
Apply hair colour products Elective
Braid hair Elective
Produce visual merchandise displays Elective
Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation Elective
Receive and handle retail stock Elective
Recommend products and services Elective
Research and use hairdressing industry information Elective
Rinse and neutralise chemically restructured hair Elective
Sell to the retail customer Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate II in Salon Assistant sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Hair and Beauty Salon Assistant

    ANZSCO 451812

    Hair or Beauty Salon Assistants assist Hairdressers or Beauty Therapists by performing routine tasks in hairdressing or beauty salons.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

Training providers delivering Certificate II in Salon Assistant

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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