Diploma of Salon Management

SHB50216

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 qualification reflects the role of senior managers and small business owners of personal services businesses. They are responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operation of the business and for planning, monitoring and evaluating the work of the team. Salon managers also operate with significant autonomy to make strategic business management decisions.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a salon manager in any type of personal service business including hairdressing or beauty salons, barber shops and spas.

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

  • Financial help

  • Cost

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

  • On-the-job training

    • Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.

  • 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.

    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

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

    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Classroom-based

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
Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability Core
Lead teams in a personal services environment Core
Manage recruitment selection and induction processes Core
Manage treatment services and sales delivery Core
Promote a personal services business Core
Provide a safe work environment Core
Review human resource functions Core
Build and maintain relationships with small business stakeholders Elective
Develop a product and service range Elective
Develop a workplace learning environment Elective
Establish a franchise Elective
Manage a multiple-site franchise Elective
Manage compliance with franchisee obligations and legislative requirements Elective
Manage people performance Elective
Manage personal work priorities and professional development Elective
Manage personal, family, cultural and business obligations Elective
Manage relationship with franchisor Elective
Manage small business finances Elective
Market the small business Elective
Plan small business finances Elective
Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace Elective
Provide work skill instruction Elective
Undertake small business planning Elective

Job prospects

The Diploma of Salon Management sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Hair and Beauty Salon Manager

    ANZSCO 142114

    Manage the day to day operations of hairdressing or beauty salons.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Hairdresser

    ANZSCO 391111

    Cut, wash, style and colour hair.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

  • Beauty Therapist

    ANZSCO 451111

    Provide skincare and beauty treatments for the face, body, hands and feet.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

Training providers delivering Diploma of Salon Management

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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