Certificate II in Salon Assistant
Course code: SHB20216
Plus Unit ‘SHBBMUP002 – Design and apply make-up’ (In Second Year) from Course Code: SHB20116
Registered Training Organisation: Federation University
RTO Code: 4909
Course Summary
Set yourself up for a career creating and styling.
Certificate II in Salon Assistant is a qualification that will provide you with the work skills and knowledge at an entry-level standard to enhance your career prospects in a number of careers, but specifically in hairdressing services. The second year of this course also includes a unit from SHB20116, Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics, to provide students with some skills in the beauty industry.
This VET for Senior Secondary Students program is an applied learning program taught in an adult learning environment, within our dedicated classrooms and simulated salon.
After two years of study and upon successful completion, you will gain a nationally recognised qualification that also contributes to the satisfactory completion of VCE or VCAL.
Accreditation
Contribution towards VCAL
One credit towards a VCAL learning program is awarded upon successful completion of 90 nominal hours of accredited VET curriculum.
Contribution towards VCE
Up to four units at Units 1 and 2 level.
ATAR Contribution
No
Scored Assessment Available
No
National or State Accreditation
National
Program Delivery
Program structure
Delivered over two years
Location
Federation University
Wimmera Campus (Horsham)
Contact Days/Hours
One day per week (Wednesdays) 9.20 am – 3.20 pm from February to October
Structured Workplace Learning
It is mandated that students undertake a minimum of 40 hours SWL for the duration of this program with a hairdressing or similar business to enhance their learning and job prospects.
Employment and Study Pathways
Possible study pathways
After further study:
- Hairdressing Apprentice
- Beauty Trainee
Potential career paths
Career opportunities include:
- Hairdresser
- Beauty Therapist
- Small Business Owner
Fees and Equipment
Clothing/equipment/OH&S
Students are required to wear a black and white ‘uniform’ and closed-in shoes each week.
Specific dress and OHS requirements will be advised at Induction Day.
Indicative Materials Fees (To be Confirmed)
First Year, $245 (Hair Dressing Kit)
Second Year, $175 (Beauty Kit)
Additional Requirements
Students need to be at least in Year 10 at the time of enrolment.
Must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment and Pre-Training Review prior to enrolment. A Unique Student Identifier (USI) number is required to enrol.
Study Units
Units may include:
|
Unit code |
First Year |
|
BSBWHS201 |
Contribute to Health and Safety of Self and Others |
|
SHBHIND001 |
Maintain and Organise Tools, Equipment and Work Areas |
|
SHBHBAS001 |
Provide Shampoo and Basin Services |
|
SHBHDES001 |
Dry Hair to Shape |
|
SHBXCCS003 |
Greet and Prepare Clients for Salon Services |
|
SHBHBAS002 |
Provide Head, Neck and Shoulder Massages for Relaxation |
|
SHBXIND002 |
Communicate as Part of a Salon Team |
|
Unit code |
Second Year |
|
SHBXCCS001 |
Conduct Salon Financial Transactions |
|
SHBXIND001 |
Comply with Organisational Requirements within a Personal Service Environment |
|
SHBHDES002 |
Braid Hair |
|
SHBXCCS004 |
Recommend Products and Services |
|
SHBHCLS001 |
Apply Hair Colour Products |
|
SIRRMER001 |
Produce Visual Merchandise Displays |
|
SHBBMUP002 |
Design and apply make-up (from Course Code: SHB20116) |
Contact
Visit: federation.edu.au
Contact the WSMVET Cluster Coordinator via the Contact Page