SHB20216
Certificate II in Salon Assistant
Kick start your career in hairdressing with this pre-apprenticeship course. You'll gain the basic skills needed to work as a salon assistant.
Course overview
Embark upon a career as a hairdressing assistant with this pre-apprenticeship qualification. This course will give you the basic skills employers are looking for to establish a career as a salon assistant.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, hairdressing skills are in demand with employers finding it hard to fill vacancies. The industry is currently experiencing strong growth with more than 31,000 job openings expected over the next five years.
Our exceptional teaching teams maintain strong industry connections and keep up to date with the latest trends and styles. They are dedicated to passing on the basic knowledge and entry-level skills to help you build your career and progress on to further study. You'll learn how to greet and prepare clients for salon services, communication as part of a salon team, and how to perform basic salon duties like providing shampoo and basin services.
With this qualification you will have a better understanding of the industry and be well situated to enhance your skills through further study or an apprenticeship. Give yourself a competitive edge by learning how to break ground in a new career as a salon assistant.
What can I do?
- Salon Assistant
Course outcome:
SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant
Industry Connections
At TAFE Queensland we maintain strong and relevant industry connections. Our teachers have their finger on the pulse and are equipped to guide you through your education to give you the ability to build a rewarding career within the hair and beauty world. Learn more >
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 4 elective units from the list below.
TAFE at School - Greater Brisbane
You will also be required to undertake 80 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.
CAMPUS | START DATES | DURATION | WORKLOAD | STUDY MODE | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
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Ipswich
|
17 Apr 2023
|
6 months
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Part time 2 days per week
|
Classroom
|
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Ipswich
|
17 Apr 2023
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week - Barbering Pathway
|
Mixed mode
|
|
Ipswich
|
10 Jul 2023
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week
|
Mixed mode
|
|
Ipswich
|
10 Jul 2023
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week - Barbering Pathway
|
Mixed mode
|
|
Ipswich
|
22 Jan 2024
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week
|
Mixed mode
|
|
Ipswich
|
22 Jan 2024
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week - Barbering Pathway
|
Mixed mode
|
CAMPUS | START DATES | DURATION | WORKLOAD | STUDY MODE | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mooloolaba
|
10 Jul 2023
|
6 months
|
Full time 2 days per week
Monday, Tuesday
|
Classroom
|
CAMPUS | START DATES | DURATION | WORKLOAD | STUDY MODE | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Toowoomba
|
17 Apr 2023
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week
|
Classroom
|
|
Toowoomba
|
17 Apr 2023
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week - Barbering Pathway
|
Mixed mode
|
|
Toowoomba
|
10 Jul 2023
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week
|
Mixed mode
|
|
Toowoomba
|
10 Jul 2023
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week - Barbering Pathway
|
Mixed mode
|
|
Toowoomba
|
22 Jan 2024
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week - Barbering Pathway
|
Mixed mode
|
|
Toowoomba
|
22 Jan 2024
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week
|
Mixed mode
|
CAMPUS | START DATES | DURATION | WORKLOAD | STUDY MODE | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gympie
|
10 Jul 2023
|
6 months
|
Full time 2 days per week
Tuesday, Wednesday
|
Classroom
|
|
Hervey Bay
|
10 Jul 2023
|
6 months
|
Full time 2 days per week
Monday, Tuesday
|
Classroom
|
|
Bundaberg
|
11 Jul 2023
|
6 months
|
Full time 2 days per week
Tuesday, Wednesday
|
Classroom
|
|
Nurunderi
|
29 Jan 2024
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week
|
Classroom
|
CAMPUS | START DATES | DURATION | WORKLOAD | STUDY MODE | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alexandra Hills
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
|
Loganlea
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
|
South Bank
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
|
Caboolture
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
|
Ipswich
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
CAMPUS | START DATES | DURATION | WORKLOAD | STUDY MODE | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mooloolaba
|
10 Jul 2023
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
Monday
|
Classroom
|
CAMPUS | START DATES | DURATION | WORKLOAD | STUDY MODE | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Toowoomba
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
|
Dalby
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
|
WesTEC Trade Training Centre
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
CAMPUS | START DATES | DURATION | WORKLOAD | STUDY MODE | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bundaberg
|
11 Jul 2023
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
Tuesday
|
Classroom
|
|
Hervey Bay
|
12 Jul 2023
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
Wednesday
|
Classroom
|
|
Kingaroy
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
|
Nurunderi
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
Wednesday
|
Classroom
|
|
Gympie
|
31 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
Wednesday
|
Classroom
|
CAMPUS | APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP | DELIVERY MODE | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ipswich
|
Traineeship
|
WORKPLACE
|
DROP IN DAYS
|
BLOCK TRAINING
|
DAY RELEASE
|
MOBILE VAN
|
MIXED MODE
|
CAMPUS | APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP | DELIVERY MODE | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mooloolaba
|
Traineeship
|
WORKPLACE
|
DROP IN DAYS
|
BLOCK TRAINING
|
DAY RELEASE
|
MOBILE VAN
|
MIXED MODE
|
CAMPUS | APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP | DELIVERY MODE | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Toowoomba
|
Traineeship
|
WORKPLACE
|
DROP IN DAYS
|
BLOCK TRAINING
|
DAY RELEASE
|
MOBILE VAN
|
MIXED MODE
|
CAMPUS | APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP | DELIVERY MODE | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bundaberg
|
Traineeship
|
WORKPLACE
|
DROP IN DAYS
|
BLOCK TRAINING
|
DAY RELEASE
|
MOBILE VAN
|
MIXED MODE
|
Gympie
|
Traineeship
|
WORKPLACE
|
DROP IN DAYS
|
BLOCK TRAINING
|
DAY RELEASE
|
MOBILE VAN
|
MIXED MODE
|
Hervey Bay
|
Traineeship
|
WORKPLACE
|
DROP IN DAYS
|
BLOCK TRAINING
|
DAY RELEASE
|
MOBILE VAN
|
MIXED MODE
|
CAMPUS | START DATES | DURATION | WORKLOAD | STUDY MODE | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ipswich
|
17 Apr 2023
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week
|
Classroom
|
|
Ipswich
|
17 Apr 2023
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week - Barbering Pathway
|
Mixed mode
|
|
Ipswich
|
10 Jul 2023
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week
|
Mixed mode
|
|
Ipswich
|
10 Jul 2023
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week - Barbering Pathway
|
Mixed mode
|
|
Ipswich
|
22 Jan 2024
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week
|
Mixed mode
|
|
Ipswich
|
22 Jan 2024
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week - Barbering Pathway
|
Mixed mode
|
CAMPUS | START DATES | DURATION | WORKLOAD | STUDY MODE | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mooloolaba
|
10 Jul 2023
|
6 months
|
Full time 2 days per week
Monday, Tuesday
|
Classroom
|
CAMPUS | START DATES | DURATION | WORKLOAD | STUDY MODE | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Toowoomba
|
17 Apr 2023
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week
|
Classroom
|
|
Toowoomba
|
17 Apr 2023
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week - Barbering Pathway
|
Mixed mode
|
|
Toowoomba
|
10 Jul 2023
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week
|
Mixed mode
|
|
Toowoomba
|
10 Jul 2023
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week - Barbering Pathway
|
Mixed mode
|
|
Toowoomba
|
22 Jan 2024
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week - Barbering Pathway
|
Mixed mode
|
|
Toowoomba
|
22 Jan 2024
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week
|
Mixed mode
|
CAMPUS | START DATES | DURATION | WORKLOAD | STUDY MODE | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gympie
|
10 Jul 2023
|
6 months
|
Full time 2 days per week
Tuesday, Wednesday
|
Classroom
|
|
Hervey Bay
|
10 Jul 2023
|
6 months
|
Full time 2 days per week
Monday, Tuesday
|
Classroom
|
|
Bundaberg
|
11 Jul 2023
|
6 months
|
Full time 2 days per week
Tuesday, Wednesday
|
Classroom
|
|
Nurunderi
|
29 Jan 2024
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week
|
Classroom
|
CAMPUS | START DATES | DURATION | WORKLOAD | STUDY MODE | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alexandra Hills
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
|
Loganlea
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
|
South Bank
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
|
Caboolture
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
|
Ipswich
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
CAMPUS | START DATES | DURATION | WORKLOAD | STUDY MODE | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mooloolaba
|
10 Jul 2023
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
Monday
|
Classroom
|
CAMPUS | START DATES | DURATION | WORKLOAD | STUDY MODE | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Toowoomba
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
|
Dalby
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
|
WesTEC Trade Training Centre
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
CAMPUS | START DATES | DURATION | WORKLOAD | STUDY MODE | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bundaberg
|
11 Jul 2023
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
Tuesday
|
Classroom
|
|
Hervey Bay
|
12 Jul 2023
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
Wednesday
|
Classroom
|
|
Kingaroy
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
|
Nurunderi
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
Wednesday
|
Classroom
|
|
Gympie
|
31 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
Wednesday
|
Classroom
|
CAMPUS | APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP | DELIVERY MODE | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ipswich
|
Traineeship
|
WORKPLACE
|
DROP IN DAYS
|
BLOCK TRAINING
|
DAY RELEASE
|
MOBILE VAN
|
MIXED MODE
|
CAMPUS | APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP | DELIVERY MODE | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mooloolaba
|
Traineeship
|
WORKPLACE
|
DROP IN DAYS
|
BLOCK TRAINING
|
DAY RELEASE
|
MOBILE VAN
|
MIXED MODE
|
CAMPUS | APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP | DELIVERY MODE | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Toowoomba
|
Traineeship
|
WORKPLACE
|
DROP IN DAYS
|
BLOCK TRAINING
|
DAY RELEASE
|
MOBILE VAN
|
MIXED MODE
|
CAMPUS | APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP | DELIVERY MODE | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bundaberg
|
Traineeship
|
WORKPLACE
|
DROP IN DAYS
|
BLOCK TRAINING
|
DAY RELEASE
|
MOBILE VAN
|
MIXED MODE
|
Gympie
|
Traineeship
|
WORKPLACE
|
DROP IN DAYS
|
BLOCK TRAINING
|
DAY RELEASE
|
MOBILE VAN
|
MIXED MODE
|
Hervey Bay
|
Traineeship
|
WORKPLACE
|
DROP IN DAYS
|
BLOCK TRAINING
|
DAY RELEASE
|
MOBILE VAN
|
MIXED MODE
|
CAMPUS | START DATES | DURATION | WORKLOAD | STUDY MODE | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ipswich
|
17 Apr 2023
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week
|
Classroom
|
|
Ipswich
|
17 Apr 2023
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week - Barbering Pathway
|
Mixed mode
|
|
Ipswich
|
10 Jul 2023
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week
|
Mixed mode
|
|
Ipswich
|
10 Jul 2023
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week - Barbering Pathway
|
Mixed mode
|
|
Ipswich
|
22 Jan 2024
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week
|
Mixed mode
|
|
Ipswich
|
22 Jan 2024
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week - Barbering Pathway
|
Mixed mode
|
CAMPUS | START DATES | DURATION | WORKLOAD | STUDY MODE | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mooloolaba
|
10 Jul 2023
|
6 months
|
Full time 2 days per week
Monday, Tuesday
|
Classroom
|
CAMPUS | START DATES | DURATION | WORKLOAD | STUDY MODE | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Toowoomba
|
17 Apr 2023
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week
|
Classroom
|
|
Toowoomba
|
17 Apr 2023
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week - Barbering Pathway
|
Mixed mode
|
|
Toowoomba
|
10 Jul 2023
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week
|
Mixed mode
|
|
Toowoomba
|
10 Jul 2023
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week - Barbering Pathway
|
Mixed mode
|
|
Toowoomba
|
22 Jan 2024
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week - Barbering Pathway
|
Mixed mode
|
|
Toowoomba
|
22 Jan 2024
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week
|
Mixed mode
|
CAMPUS | START DATES | DURATION | WORKLOAD | STUDY MODE | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gympie
|
10 Jul 2023
|
6 months
|
Full time 2 days per week
Tuesday, Wednesday
|
Classroom
|
|
Hervey Bay
|
10 Jul 2023
|
6 months
|
Full time 2 days per week
Monday, Tuesday
|
Classroom
|
|
Bundaberg
|
11 Jul 2023
|
6 months
|
Full time 2 days per week
Tuesday, Wednesday
|
Classroom
|
|
Nurunderi
|
29 Jan 2024
|
6 months
|
Part time 2 days per week
|
Classroom
|
CAMPUS | START DATES | DURATION | WORKLOAD | STUDY MODE | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alexandra Hills
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
|
Loganlea
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
|
South Bank
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
|
Caboolture
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
|
Ipswich
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
CAMPUS | START DATES | DURATION | WORKLOAD | STUDY MODE | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mooloolaba
|
10 Jul 2023
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
Monday
|
Classroom
|
CAMPUS | START DATES | DURATION | WORKLOAD | STUDY MODE | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Toowoomba
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
|
Dalby
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
|
WesTEC Trade Training Centre
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
CAMPUS | START DATES | DURATION | WORKLOAD | STUDY MODE | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bundaberg
|
11 Jul 2023
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
Tuesday
|
Classroom
|
|
Hervey Bay
|
12 Jul 2023
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
Wednesday
|
Classroom
|
|
Kingaroy
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
Classroom
|
|
Nurunderi
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
Wednesday
|
Classroom
|
|
Gympie
|
31 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
Wednesday
|
Classroom
|
CAMPUS | APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP | DELIVERY MODE | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ipswich
|
Traineeship
|
WORKPLACE
|
DROP IN DAYS
|
BLOCK TRAINING
|
DAY RELEASE
|
MOBILE VAN
|
MIXED MODE
|
CAMPUS | APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP | DELIVERY MODE | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mooloolaba
|
Traineeship
|
WORKPLACE
|
DROP IN DAYS
|
BLOCK TRAINING
|
DAY RELEASE
|
MOBILE VAN
|
MIXED MODE
|
CAMPUS | APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP | DELIVERY MODE | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Toowoomba
|
Traineeship
|
WORKPLACE
|
DROP IN DAYS
|
BLOCK TRAINING
|
DAY RELEASE
|
MOBILE VAN
|
MIXED MODE
|
CAMPUS | APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP | DELIVERY MODE | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bundaberg
|
Traineeship
|
WORKPLACE
|
DROP IN DAYS
|
BLOCK TRAINING
|
DAY RELEASE
|
MOBILE VAN
|
MIXED MODE
|
Gympie
|
Traineeship
|
WORKPLACE
|
DROP IN DAYS
|
BLOCK TRAINING
|
DAY RELEASE
|
MOBILE VAN
|
MIXED MODE
|
Hervey Bay
|
Traineeship
|
WORKPLACE
|
DROP IN DAYS
|
BLOCK TRAINING
|
DAY RELEASE
|
MOBILE VAN
|
MIXED MODE
|