Kick start your career in hairdressing with this pre-apprenticeship course. You'll gain the basic skills needed to work as a salon assistant.
SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant
Subsidised | $0 - $1,395 |
Concession | $925 |
Full fee | $3,255 |
JobTrainer | $0 |
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.
This course is eligible for JobTrainer funding, meaning it could be free for eligible school-leavers, young people and job seekers looking to develop new skills. Training is proudly delivered by TAFE Queensland and jointly funded by the Australian Government and Queensland Government. Learn more >
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.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 4 elective units from the list below.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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BSBWHS201Contribute to health and safety of self and othersUnit code: BSBWHS201 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in a manner that is healthy and safe in relation to self and others and to respond to emergency incidents. It covers following work health and safety (WHS) and emergency procedures and instructions, implementing WHS requirements and participating in WHS consultative processes. |
Contribute to health and safety of self and others | |
SHBHBAS001Provide shampoo and basin servicesUnit code: SHBHBAS001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to complete a range of hair services provided at the basin area including pre-service shampoos and treatments, and post treatment removal of residual colour and lightening products. |
Provide shampoo and basin services | |
SHBHDES001Dry hair to shapeUnit code: SHBHDES001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use a variety of styling tools to dry hair to shape after services completed by hairdressers or barbers in the salon team. |
Dry hair to shape | |
SHBHIND001Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areasUnit code: SHBHIND001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to maintain, organise and clean tools, equipment and work areas to ensure a clean and tidy client environment and the hygienic and safe provision of hair services. |
Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas | |
SHBXCCS001Conduct salon financial transactionsUnit code: SHBXCCS001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to conduct financial transactions for the sale of products and services within a personal services environment. |
Conduct salon financial transactions | |
SHBXCCS003Greet and prepare clients for salon servicesUnit code: SHBXCCS003 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to meet, greet and prepare clients for a range of beauty treatments, hairdressing or barbering services. |
Greet and prepare clients for salon services | |
SHBXIND001Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environmentUnit code: SHBXIND001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work in a personal services environment by integrating knowledge of workplace rights and responsibilities and organisational policies and procedures, and by using effective team and individual work practices to plan and organise daily work activities. |
Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | |
SHBXIND002Communicate as part of a salon teamUnit code: SHBXIND002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work as part of a team in a salon or retail cosmetics environment. It requires the ability to communicate with colleagues and senior staff and actively participate in a team work environment. |
Communicate as part of a salon team |
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North and Far North Queensland / Wide Bay Burnett / Sunshine Coast / Darling Downs and South West | ||
SHBHBAS002Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxationUnit code: SHBHBAS002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide relaxing head, neck and shoulder massages prior to other hair services. It requires the ability to use a basic range of massage techniques. |
Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation | |
SHBHDES002Braid hairUnit code: SHBHDES002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes skills and knowledge required to complete full or partial braiding finishes to hair as quick service designs. |
Braid hair | |
SHBHIND002Research and use hairdressing industry informationUnit code: SHBHIND002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify appropriate information sources and to research, develop and maintain knowledge which underpins effective performance of all hairdressing or barbering sales and service activities. |
Research and use hairdressing industry information | |
SHBXCCS004Recommend products and servicesUnit code: SHBXCCS004 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and update knowledge of the organisation’s product and service range and to recommend products and services suited to customer needs. Products and services will vary according to the particular business type but can include any from a hair, barbering, beauty or cosmetics range. |
Recommend products and services | |
Greater Brisbane | ||
SHBHIND002Research and use hairdressing industry informationUnit code: SHBHIND002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify appropriate information sources and to research, develop and maintain knowledge which underpins effective performance of all hairdressing or barbering sales and service activities. |
Research and use hairdressing industry information | |
SHBHBAS002Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxationUnit code: SHBHBAS002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide relaxing head, neck and shoulder massages prior to other hair services. It requires the ability to use a basic range of massage techniques. |
Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation | |
SHBHDES002Braid hairUnit code: SHBHDES002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes skills and knowledge required to complete full or partial braiding finishes to hair as quick service designs. |
Braid hair | |
SIRRINV001Receive and handle retail stockUnit code: SIRRINV001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to receive and store retail stock. It requires the ability to check stock quality and quantity against order requirements; store or present stock correctly; and maintain cleanliness of stock-handling areas. |
Receive and handle retail stock | |
Gold Coast | ||
SHBHBAS002Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxationUnit code: SHBHBAS002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide relaxing head, neck and shoulder massages prior to other hair services. It requires the ability to use a basic range of massage techniques. |
Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation | |
SHBHDES002Braid hairUnit code: SHBHDES002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes skills and knowledge required to complete full or partial braiding finishes to hair as quick service designs. |
Braid hair | |
SHBHIND002Research and use hairdressing industry informationUnit code: SHBHIND002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify appropriate information sources and to research, develop and maintain knowledge which underpins effective performance of all hairdressing or barbering sales and service activities. |
Research and use hairdressing industry information | |
SIRRMER001Produce visual merchandise displaysUnit code: SIRRMER001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to display retail merchandise. It requires the ability to prepare, produce and maintain merchandise displays in accordance with visual merchandising requirements. |
Produce visual merchandise displays |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more
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Loganlea | 19 April 2021 | 6 months | Full time 2 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $3,255 Subsidised: $1,395 Concession: $925 JobTrainer: $0 |
Caboolture | 19 April 2021 | 6 months | Full time 2 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $3,255 Subsidised: $1,395 Concession: $925 JobTrainer: $0 |
Ipswich | 12 July 2021 | 6 months | Part time 2 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $3,255 Subsidised: $1,395 Concession: $925 JobTrainer: $0 |
Ipswich | 24 January 2022 | 6 months | Part time 2 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $3,255 Subsidised: $1,395 Concession: $925 |
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STUDY MODE
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Bundaberg | 12 July 2021 | 6 months | Full time 2 days per week Tuesday, Wednesday |
Classroom | Full fee: $3,255 Subsidised: $1,395 Concession: $925 JobTrainer: $0 |
Gympie | 12 July 2021 | 1 year | Part time 1 day per week Tuesday |
Classroom | Full fee: $3,255 Subsidised: $1,395 Concession: $925 JobTrainer: $0 |
Hervey Bay | 12 July 2021 | 6 months | Full time 2 days per week Monday, Wednesday |
Classroom | Full fee: $3,255 Subsidised: $1,395 Concession: $925 JobTrainer: $0 |
Kingaroy | 12 July 2021 | 6 months | Full time 2 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $3,255 Subsidised: $1,395 Concession: $925 JobTrainer: $0 |
Kingaroy | 24 January 2022 | 6 months | Full time 2 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $3,255 Subsidised: $1,395 Concession: $925 |
Campus | START DATES
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Mooloolaba | 12 July 2021 | 6 months | Full time 2 days per week Monday, Tuesday |
Classroom | Full fee: $3,255 Subsidised: $1,395 Concession: $925 JobTrainer: $0 |
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Toowoomba | 12 July 2021 | 6 months | Part time 2 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $3,255 Subsidised: $1,395 Concession: $925 JobTrainer: $0 |
Toowoomba | 24 January 2022 | 6 months | Part time 2 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $3,255 Subsidised: $1,395 Concession: $925 |
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South Bank | 12 July 2021 | 1 year | Part time 1 day per week | Classroom | Subsidised: $0 |
Caboolture | 12 July 2021 | 1 year | Part time 1 day per week | Classroom | Subsidised: $0 |
Ipswich | 31 January 2022 | 1 year | 1 day per week | Classroom | Subsidised: $0 |
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Bundaberg | 12 July 2021 | 1 year | Part time 1 day per week Tuesday |
Classroom | Subsidised: $0 |
Kingaroy | 31 January 2022 | 1 year | Part time 1 day per week | Classroom |
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Southport | 15 July 2021 | 4 terms | Part time 1 day per week Thursday |
Classroom | Subsidised: $0 |
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Toowoomba | 12 July 2021 | 1 year | Part time 1 day per week | Classroom | Subsidised: $0 |
Toowoomba | 31 January 2022 | 1 year | Part time 1 day per week | Classroom | Subsidised: $0 |
WesTEC Trade Training Centre | 31 January 2022 | 1 year | Part time 1 day per week | Classroom |
You must be a Year 10, 11 or 12 student enrolled at a participating high school. In addition, the duration of your TAFE at School course cannot be longer than your remaining high school studies. Speak to your high school guidance counsellor or careers advisor for more information.
Course placements are subject to availability.
SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant
QCE points: 4
Information is current at time of publishing, to confirm the QCE points for your course please speak to your high school guidance counsellor or careers advisor, or visit the Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) website.
At TAFE Queensland, we understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile training, day release, or a mix of all these options. Learn more
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DROP IN DAYS
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BLOCK TRAINING
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DAY RELEASE
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MOBILE VAN
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BLOCK TRAINING
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DAY RELEASE
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MOBILE VAN
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Mooloolaba | Traineeship |
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Workplace
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DROP IN DAYS
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BLOCK TRAINING
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DAY RELEASE
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MOBILE VAN
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Mixed mode
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Ipswich | Traineeship |
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Workplace
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DROP IN DAYS
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BLOCK TRAINING
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DAY RELEASE
![]() Weekly scheduled training at a TAFE Queensland facility, planned in advance. |
MOBILE VAN
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Mixed mode
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Toowoomba | Traineeship |
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Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
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This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
It is highly recommended that students:-
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