SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant
Next intake
To be advisedLocation
Geelong City CampusDuration
Full-time: 6 MonthsPart-time: 1 Year
Part-time: 1 Year
Course description
The Certificate II in Salon Assistant course provides the basic knowledge and skills required to work in a hairdressing or beauty salon. Students gain genuine hands-on experience working with real clients in our on-campus training salon.
You will learn how to interact with customers professionally and gain a broad overview of the hair and beauty industry with a strong focus on communicating in the workplace and helping senior colleagues.
Students will develop their skills through the high-quality training resources and highly experienced, industry current educators.
Students will learn how to shampoo hair to an industry standard, greet and prepare clients for salon services as well as braid hair, dry hair to shape and recommend and sell retail products. Students will also gain experience in working in a salon environment through their SWL/placement.
You will gain skills in greeting and preparing clients for salon services and upon completion of this course, you can become a salon assistant, or receptionist.
Gordon VCE / VCE VM Students
If you are studying your full VCE or VCE-VM program at The Gordon you can include a VETDSS course as part of your VCE program. Apply for a VETDSS course.
Important Information:
- Your entry requirements and assessments will differ as you will be studying your VCE with The Gordon.
- Fees APPLY for this course – see the Fees section below.
- This course may be delivered under VETDSS as a partial qualification.
Work placement/industry experience
We recommended that the students obtain a work placement or work experience in a Hairdressing or Beauty Salon. Two weeks in the term break or one day per week is recommended to support students learning. Students are responsible for organising their own work experience.
Possible career outcomes
- Hairdressing Salon Assistant
- Beauty Salon Assistant
- Apprentice Hairdresser/Barber
- Beauty Traineeship
Applications & attendance
Applications for this course are not currently open.
Please contact customer service on 1300 769 279 during business hours to discuss upcoming intake dates.
| Intake | Applications | Attendance | Classes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 July Geelong City Campus |
Open: 1 Apr 2025 Close: 1 Jul 2025 |
Class Day | Full Time Thursday & Friday 9 am to 4 pm |
Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.
Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.
An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course.
Many courses have limited spots and may fill quickly, so apply early and ensure your application is fully completed, as only successful applicants will receive offers, issued as soon as possible. If numbers are low, intakes or courses may be cancelled.
Entrance requirements
- Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 10 or Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2.
- You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.
Personal Learning Requirements
There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.
Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.
Pre-training review
Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills.
Units & assessments
| Core Units | Code | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communicate as part of a salon team | SHBXIND002 | 30 |
| Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | SHBXIND001 | 45 |
| Conduct salon financial transactions | SHBXCCS001 | 25 |
| Contribute to health and safety of self and others | BSBWHS201 | 20 |
| Dry hair to shape | SHBHDES001 | 40 |
| Greet and prepare clients for salon services | SHBXCCS003 | 10 |
| Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas | SHBHIND001 | 20 |
| Provide shampoo and basin services | SHBHBAS001 | 40 |
| Elective Units | Code | Hours |
| Braid hair | SHBHDES002 | 30 |
| Receive and handle retail stock | SIRRINV001 | 35 |
| Recommend products and services | SHBXCCS004 | 20 |
| Research and use hairdressing industry information | SHBHIND002 | 15 |
Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.
Assessment is based on:
- Questioning
- Observations and practical demonstrations
- Product (reports, projects, role plays etc)
Fees
This course is eligible for Free TAFE!
Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply. Follow the link for further information and to check the eligibility criteria.
| Fees | Rate | Unit | Indicative Course Hours | Indicative Tuition | Indicative Gov Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession Tuition | AUD $1.09 | per hour | 330 | AUD $360.00 | AUD $3,518.00 |
| Standard Tuition | AUD $5.43 | per hour | 330 | AUD $1,792.00 | AUD $3,518.00 |
| Full Fee Tuition | AUD $13.30 | per hour | 330 | AUD $4,389.00 |
| Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Levy | AUD $49.50 | Charged at enrolment | |||
| Materials | AUD $450.00 | Once | charged at enrolment | ||
| Additional Costs | AUD $320.00 | Once | required purchase | ||
All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.
Which fee will I pay?
Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.
Fee help
Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.
Further study options
Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.