Certificate II in Salon Assistant

Our qualified, industry experts will teach you how to operate in a salon environment. You'll learn how to provide assistance with client services and support professionals in their work.

You will gain practical skills and knowledge in:

• shampoo and basin services
• drying hair to shape
• equipment and work area maintenance
• salon financial transactions
• working as part of a salon team safely
• head, neck and shoulder massage
• product and service recommendation.

Upon completion, you will have a better understanding of the exciting hairdressing industry and be able to enhance your skills with:

• Certificate III in Hairdressing
• Certificate III in Barbering.

This course can also be delivered as part of the VET in school (VETiS) program.

Free TAFE 2020 - apply now

Eligible students won't pay tuition fees for this course in 2020.

Free TAFE courses align with skills and jobs that are in high demand from Victorian employers.

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To be awarded the SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant, a student must successfully complete a total of twelve (12) units of competency, comprising of:

• eight (8) core units, and;

• four (4) elective units from the SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant qualification.

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

Before you apply

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

• Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
• Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.

Find out more about applying for our courses.