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SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant

SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant

National ID SHB20216 State ID BAA3

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.

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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.

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  • 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

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Balga
How On campus

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
Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation
$97.60 $29.40 $15.00
Apply hair colour products
$97.60 $29.40 $85.00
Braid hair
$48.80 $14.70 $10.00
Receive and handle retail stock
$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.

T 1300 300 822

Semester 2, 2025

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2025
Where Balga
How On campus

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
Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation
$97.60 $29.40 $15.00
Apply hair colour products
$97.60 $29.40 $85.00
Braid hair
$48.80 $14.70 $10.00
Receive and handle retail stock
$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.

T 1300 300 822

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2025
Where Midland
How On campus

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
Apply hair colour products
$97.60 $29.40 $85.00
Braid hair
$48.80 $14.70 $10.00
Receive and handle retail stock
$170.80 $51.45 $0.00
Produce visual merchandise displays
$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.

T 1300 300 822

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