SHB20216
Certificate II in Salon Assistant

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Certificate II in Salon Assistant

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Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

North West
Devonport

South
Campbell Street

Attendance options

Part-time

Study type

Mixed Learning

Tuition Fees

Subsidised $ 860.00
Concession* $ 286.64
Commercial $ 4,475.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

If you are a people person who dreams of getting your career started in the hairdressing industry… get some practical experience under your belt with this entry-level Salon Assistant qualification.

Hairdressing Salon Assistants are employed to assist in the running of hairdressing salons and perform general duties such as welcoming clients, making appointments and undertaking general housekeeping and cleaning duties to keep the salon tidy.

This course is a pre-vocational preparatory course designed to help you get the entry-level, practical skills and experience you need to work as a Salon Assistant.

Delivered in one of TasTAFE’s three commercially operated salons, this course will equip you with the skills you need to communicate effectively in the workplace, interact with clients and provide high level customer service. You’ll also learn how to provide assistance to Hairdressing colleagues.

In this course, you’ll get an overview of the hairdressing industry and lots of opportunities to acquire practical skills in undertaking routine hairdressing tasks under direct supervision from a Senior Hairdresser or Stylist. You’ll gain valuable experiencing in greeting and preparing clients for salon services, shampooing and drying hair to shape, and developing your knowledge of the hairdressing industry and relevant workplace safety procedures. You’ll also get experience in conducting salon financial transactions and contributing to your own and others’ health and safety through maintaining and organising tools, equipment and work areas.

Throughout the course, you will also learn how to provide head, neck and shoulder massages you’re your clients, and how to recommend products and services, as well as produce visual merchandising displays.

On successful completion of this course, you will have the skills and experience you need to seek employment as a Salon Assistant, or begin further study towards becoming a qualified Hairdresser. You may like to explore your options for gaining an Apprenticeship or go on to study SHB30416 – Certificate III in Hairdressing.

This course is a pre-vocational preparatory course designed to help you get the entry-level, practical skills and experience you need to work as a Salon Assistant.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
North West
Devonport	11 Feb 2025 - 25 Nov 2025	Part-time 1 day per week, Tuesdays, 9.00am - 4.00pm, Devonport Campus, A Block, Room A2-04	Mixed Learning	Apply now

Entry Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For this course, you will need to pay for the following items:

A Hairdressing Kit and Uniform, including professional hairdryer, combs and brushes, and hairdressing accessories: $619

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

Desirable skills & attributes

The following skills and attributes will be useful to students studying this course:

Pleasant personality
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work under pressure
Good organisational skills
Attention to detail
Creative flair
Ability to take direction and follow instructions
Students should also have sufficient literacy, numeracy and visual interpretation skills.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

For this course, you will need:

It is a compulsory requirement that students wear ‘closed in’ shoes and their uniform at all times whilst undertaking hairdressing units.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a SHB20216 - Certificate II in Salon Assistant.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

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
SIRRMER001	Produce visual merchandise displays

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SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant

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SHB20216
Certificate II in Salon Assistant