SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant
Are you looking to get ahead in a stylish career?
You will gain the knowledge and skills to support hairdressers in a salon, shampooing, colouring and braiding hair, maintaining hairdressing tools, scheduling appointments and merchandising.

Overview
Campus Balga | Midland
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How On campus
Are you looking to get ahead in a stylish career?
This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to assist hairdressers in a salon environment.
A key component of the course is the ongoing practical demonstration of your skills, so you'll need to bring live models to class as required.
By the time you complete this Certificate, you'll have developed the skills to impress potential employers as a salon assistant and be well on your way to becoming a qualified hairdresser.
- Shampooing, colouring and braiding hair
- Maintaining hairdressing tools
- Scheduling appointments
- Merchandising
- Workplace health and safety
I have the following attributes:
- Enjoy customer service
- Good health with no skin allergies
- Well presented, reliable, punctual, enthusiastic and flexible
- Excellent attitude, confident and able to work in a fast paced environment
- Able to work well in a team environment
Follow the link to find further information to help you make an informed choice about the suitability of this course.
Important information
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
---|---|---|---|
BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others | $73.20 | $22.05 | $15.00 |
SHBHBAS001 Provide shampoo and basin services | $48.80 | $14.70 | $10.00 |
SHBHDES001 Dry hair to shape | $122.00 | $36.75 | $20.00 |
SHBHIND001 Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas | $24.40 | $7.35 | $10.00 |
SHBXCCS001 Conduct salon financial transactions | $122.00 | $36.75 | $0.00 |
SHBXCCS003 Greet and prepare clients for salon services | $48.80 | $14.70 | $10.00 |
SHBXIND001 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | $244.00 | $73.50 | $15.00 |
SHBXIND002 Communicate as part of a salon team | $122.00 | $36.75 | $10.00 |
Elective
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
---|---|---|---|
|
$97.60 | $29.40 | $15.00 |
|
$97.60 | $29.40 | $85.00 |
|
$48.80 | $14.70 | $10.00 |
|
$170.80 | $51.45 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
---|---|---|---|
BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others | $73.20 | $22.05 | $15.00 |
SHBHBAS001 Provide shampoo and basin services | $48.80 | $14.70 | $10.00 |
SHBHDES001 Dry hair to shape | $122.00 | $36.75 | $20.00 |
SHBHIND001 Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas | $24.40 | $7.35 | $10.00 |
SHBXCCS001 Conduct salon financial transactions | $122.00 | $36.75 | $0.00 |
SHBXCCS003 Greet and prepare clients for salon services | $48.80 | $14.70 | $10.00 |
SHBXIND001 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | $244.00 | $73.50 | $15.00 |
SHBXIND002 Communicate as part of a salon team | $122.00 | $36.75 | $10.00 |
Elective
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
---|---|---|---|
|
$97.60 | $29.40 | $15.00 |
|
$97.60 | $29.40 | $85.00 |
|
$48.80 | $14.70 | $10.00 |
|
$170.80 | $51.45 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
---|---|---|---|
BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others | $73.20 | $22.05 | $15.00 |
SHBHBAS001 Provide shampoo and basin services | $48.80 | $14.70 | $10.00 |
SHBHDES001 Dry hair to shape | $122.00 | $36.75 | $20.00 |
SHBHIND001 Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas | $24.40 | $7.35 | $10.00 |
SHBXCCS001 Conduct salon financial transactions | $122.00 | $36.75 | $0.00 |
SHBXCCS003 Greet and prepare clients for salon services | $48.80 | $14.70 | $10.00 |
SHBXIND001 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | $244.00 | $73.50 | $15.00 |
SHBXIND002 Communicate as part of a salon team | $122.00 | $36.75 | $10.00 |
Elective
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
---|---|---|---|
|
$97.60 | $29.40 | $85.00 |
|
$48.80 | $14.70 | $10.00 |
|
$170.80 | $51.45 | $0.00 |
|
$146.40 | $44.10 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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