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 has no formal pre requisites for entry and is open to anyone interested in pursuing or enhancing a career in the Hairdressing Industry.
The course welcomes people with disabilities and cultural diverse backgrounds who want to pursue a career in the Hairdressing Industry.
New entrants into the Hairdressing Industry seeking a job in the industry.
People with some experience in the Hairdressing Industry seeking to re-enter the industry.
This qualification is for those who wish to start a career in the Hairdressing industry and is open to the general public or are existing workers who wish to upskill their current skills and knowledge.
Typically, .5-1 year including school holidays preriods, and may vary on individual applicants’ circumstances.
The duration may be reduced for individual Learner if credit towards the qualification is given in the form of recognition of prior learning, credit transfer or where the learner has some industry experience where skill gap training may be a more appropriate training program for that learner.
This information is collected and analysed during information and enrolment session.
This course is delivered in the following locations
This qualification does not require any formal prerequisites for entry into the SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant. New entrants into the industry as well as people with some experience are welcome to apply.
Minimum technology requirements
Prospective learners will be required to go through a formal face to face and/ or CiRT Interview with one of our Learning Pathway Advisors to establish whether the desired course is the correct qualification for their career path/job prospects.
Applicants who have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification are not required to complete a LLN Assessment.
As part of the Pre-training interview process with a prospective learner, a digital literacy evaluation will be conducted (PC Skills) to ensure that they will be successfully able to complete a course with an online component.
This includes but not limited to:
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for LLN evaluation would be considered to meet PC Literacy requirements
Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements for LLN evaluation will be evaluated individually.
To achieve SHB20216 – Certificate II in Salon Assistant qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency:
12 units of competency:
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| BSBWHS201 | Contribute to health and safety of self and others |
| SHBXIND001 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
| SHBXCCS003 | Greet and prepare clients for salon services |
| SHBXCCS001 | Contribute to health and safety of self and others |
| SHBHDES001 | Greet and prepare clients for salon services environment |
| SHBXIND002 | Communicate as part of a salon team |
| SHBHBAS001 | Provide shampoo and basin services |
| SHBHDES001 | Dry hair to shape |
| SHBXIND002 | Communicate as part of a salon team |
| SHBHIND001 | Maintain and organise tool, equipment and work areas |
The electives selected for the qualification are the following
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| SHBHBAS002 | Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation |
| SIRXSLS001 | Sell to the retail customer |
| SHBHDES002 | Braid hair |
| SIRRMER001 | Produce visual merchandise displays |
Avante Education have selected the following forms of Assessment Methods
The assessment process will include the gathering of evidence to demonstrate the learner’s competency as demonstrated in the workplace and underpinning knowledge in theory-based assessments.
Trainers will be provided with detailed instructions to assessment requirements for each unit. (The specific methods for each Unit of Competency are identified within this document under ‘Evidence Gathering Techniques’; further detail is available in the Assessor Assessment Guide).
This is a competency-based program, assessment occurs throughout the entire program until the learner either achieves competency in the assessment tasks or any further training needs are identified and addressed.
Upon successful completion of all units which meet the packaging rules in this course of study, learners will be awarded the qualification SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant
The issuance of this qualification is subject to:
Avante Education has a policy to acknowledge formal Statements of Attainments issued by another RTO.
Where learners have made an application for Credit Transfer on any of the equivalent units in this qualification, credit will be granted, and the learner will not be required to repeat the training in those units where application has been made and credit has been granted.
The competencies in this qualification may be attained through the process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). RPL takes into consideration the candidates’ previous training, work and life experience.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) opportunities will be identified and addressed during the pre-training interview process.
Learners will also be provided with an RPL Candidate guide to assist the learner in identifying any Recognition of Prior Learning either through previous training, work, or life experience or to how to prepare a portfolio of evidence.
All learners a required to have a device which meet the minimum requirements of our Student BYOD policy.
We offer professional fully equipped commercial salons. Practical skills formation activities are performed under the supervision of qualified trainers and assessors.
This is our standard fee based on a full program enrolment. Program fees vary based on each individual’s enrolment details. Final course fees are offered after an individual assessment. For more information click here
| Title | Fee | Funded |
| Application Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Digital Learner Resources1 | $80 | $80 |
| Tuition Fee | TBA | 02 |
| Materials Kit for Trade | $59013 | $5903 |
We have payment options to suit your needs. Payment options are selected in the Pre-Training Review stage after your initial application
Once you officially accept your Letter of Offer in your Pre-Training Proposal payment can be made to then be official enrolled into the program
If you have decided that you are ready to start the SHB20216 – Certificate II in Salon Assistant course then please apply for one of our upcoming intakes below.
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