SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant
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SHB20216
Certificate II in Salon Assistant
Full Time: 2-3 Days Per Week | 10 Weeks
Day: 9:30am - 3:30pm
30th Jan 2024, 22 July 2024
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 course provides training in the fundamentals of salon assistant techniques and services including:
Shampoo & Basin Services
Applying Hair Colour Products
Providing Salon Services to Clients
Greeting and Preparing Clients
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Why choose SCA?
To be awarded SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant, a student must complete a total of Twelve (12) units of competency, consisting of:
Eight (8) core units, and;
Four(4) elective units
These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback.
BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
SHBHBAS001 Provide shampoo and basin services
SHBHDES001 Dry hair to shape
SHBHIND001 Maintain and organise tools and work areas
SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactions
SHBXCCS009 Greet and prepare clients for salon services
SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
SHBXIND005 Communicate as part of a salon team
SHBHBAS002 Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation
SHBHCLS001 Apply hair colour products
SHBHDES002 Braid hair
SHBXCCS004 Recommend products and services
Entry Requirements
Students will need to demonstrate the Learning, Literacy and Numeracy skills required for this course prior to course commencement.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered via face-to-face teaching, demonstration, and practical application. Students experience a simulated workplace environment, with access to equipment, products and facilities reflecting industry practice.
Full Time: 2-3 Days Per Week | 10 Weeks
Day: 9:30am - 2:30pm
South Coast Academy offer payment plans for all courses and are an approved Smart and Skilled Funding Provider for our Certificate Level Qualifications.
Fee for Service
Course Cost
$4,130.00Course Deposit
$1,000.00Paid upon enrolment to secure spot in course
Payment Plan
Two (2) x monthly payments $1,565.00Charged on the first of every month.
Whats included
All teacher directed learning
Online Learner Management System (LMS)
Student Uniform & ID Card
Industry Product Training
All learning resources
All learning resources
Smart and Skilled Funding
SCA Offer funding options which are available for the Certificate II in Salon Assistant subject to eligibility. Please visit the Smart and Skilled website for further information.
The SHB30416 Certificate II in Salon Assistant qualification teaches the basic skills and knowledge to progress in a career in the Hairdressing and Barbering industries.
This qualification allows many options to work in a Hair Salon or Barber salon as a salon assistant.
SCA Recruitment Services
South Coast Academy offers a Recruitment Service to assist those in the Hair and Beauty industries looking for employment opportunities.
For Job Board Candidates and SCA Students, we offer:
Job Opportunity Notifications
Resume Writing Assistance
Interview Preparation
Job Ready Workshops focusing on presentation skills
Student Clinic
SCA operates a student run clinic day designed to enable students to gain valuable experience and skills for treating clients in a Hair Salon environment.
SCA students are supervised by an Educator and perform treatments in which they have been deemed competent in. SCA’s Hair Clinic allows students to build the skills needed to find work placement and employment after their qualification.
