Are you ready to glam your career?
The Certificate II in Salon Assistant is an entry-level qualification, providing you with the skills to work as an assistant in a hair salon. You will develop foundation skills and knowledge required in hairdressing salons to provide client services assistance. Receive hands-on experience at either our Karratha or Broome based salon where you will get the opportunity to work on real clients using advance equipment and tools.
During your training you will focus on upskilling in customer service areas as well as performing daily task such as shampooing, colouring and styling.
Students will learn everything they need to provide a top quality service!
- Hair styling (shampooing, blow drying, braiding, hair colour application)
- Communication and teamwork skills
- Customer Service including scheduling appointments
- Occupational health and safety practices
- Handling stock
Students will gain practical skills on the salon discipline preparing them for a career in this industry.
- You are looking to gain entry into the hair, beauty and/or retail sector
- If you retail industry and wanting to further their skills
North Regional TAFE will deliver this program of training over a period of 18 months with up to 220 hours of face-to-face study delivered over several blocks.
In addition to these hours students may be required to do some reading and research when at home. This course may also be undertaken on the job and/or a traineeship.
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Uniforms and workwear requirements
Students are required to wear all black clothing throughout this qualification with rubber-soled fully enclosed shoes.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|
| 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
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|
| SHBHBAS002 | Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation |
| SHBHCLS001 | Apply hair colour products |
| SHBHDES002 | Braid hair |
| SIRRINV001 | Receive and handle retail stock |
This qualification prepares you for roles such as:
- Salon assistant
Job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA(opens in a new tab) .
On Campus
|
|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
General |
$1,220.00 |
$252.75 |
$1,472.75 |
|
Concession |
$367.50 |
$252.75 |
$620.25 |
Traineeship
|
|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
General |
$812.50 |
$252.75 |
$1,065.25 |
|
Concession |
$242.50 |
$252.75 |
$495.25 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2023
- A selection of elective units designed to meet local industry demand for skills (different unit selections will attract different fees)
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit DTWD website
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you choose to study or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.