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Certificate II in Salon Assistant


 National Code: SHB20216
 TAFE SA Code: TP00934


Course Type: School Students

2026 start

Description

TAFE SA's courses for school students are designed for students in Year 11 to Year 12. They provide the opportunity to learn specific industry skills and gain credit towards a nationally recognised qualification, all while students undertake their South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Embark on your career in hairdressing as you learn about salon services and protocols with this hands-on course. Develop your people skills in greeting clients in the salon. Learn the basics of shampooing and basin services, head and shoulder massage techniques, and build your knowledge of salon protocols. Gain a range of practical skills in braiding techniques, drying and styling hair. Learn about stock handling in the salon, visual merchandising, and client sales and advice. - Graduate from the course ready to join a creative and professional team as a salon assistant or as a pathway to a hairdressing or barbering apprentice.
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6 month

Part Time

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Yankalilla Area School
On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Part Time Part Time
The course is taught in Semester 2Semester 2
Day Only Day Only
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

You must be a school student undertaking SACE or equivalent, and meet the Flexible Industry Program eligibility criteria.

Additional Information

Students are required to purchase a student equipment kit - $350-$380. It is a requirement that a black shirt and black pants are worn as per workplace standards. Students will be required to wear full enclosed, non-slip, black, flat shoes. A full flyer with all incidentals and suggested suppliers is available to download (please copy and paste link into your browser) https://students.tafesa.edu.au/docs/default-source/vetro-information-202510/2025-salon-assistant-cii-kit.pdf

Fees

Total Fees for the 6 month course
Subsidised co-payment
$208

Subsidised training will require applicants to meet eligibility criteria.

Fees may vary for each delivery location, depending on the subjects being offered, and are subject to change.

  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Employment outcomes are to gain an apprenticeship in Hairdressing, continue studying the Certificate III in Hairdressing or work as a Salon assistant in the retail or beauty industry.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate II in Salon Assistant (SHB20216)
    Develop your skills and knowledge in salon assisting in greeting and preparing for clients, shampooing and basin services, head and shoulder massage techniques. Progress to practical skills in apply hair colour, braiding and drying hair to shape whilst working, communicating as part of a salon team and contributing to health and safety. Gain skills to efficiently receive and handle stock, producing visual merchandising displays and effectively selling retail to the customer. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 8 core units and 4 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Communicate as part of a salon team 30
    Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment 45
    Conduct salon financial transactions 25
    Contribute to health and safety of self and others 20
    Dry hair to shape 40
    Greet and prepare clients for salon services 10
    Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas 20
    Provide shampoo and basin services 40

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Produce visual merchandise displays 35
    Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation 20
    Recommend products and services 20
    Research and use hairdressing industry information 15

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