SHB20216 – Certificate II in Salon Assistant (Hairdressing)

Duration: One Year

Training Location: The Gordon (City Campus)

VCE Contribution: Non-scored*Units 1 and 2 contribution only

The VCE VET Program in Certificate II in Salon Assistant develops basic skills and knowledge to assist with client services in the hair and beauty industry, and provides a pathway into a hairdressing apprenticeship.

Recognition within the VCE and VCE VM

This course contributes towards VCE and VCE VM.

This course provides contribution to the VCE for a Units 1 and 2 sequence only. This course will not provide a contribution towards an ATAR.

Program Content

The Certificate II in Salon Assistance (Hairdressing) consists of 12 units of competency (UOCs) completed over one year.

UOCs may include:

• Contribute to health and safety of self and others
• Provide shampoo and basin services
• Dry hair to shape
• Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas
• Conduct salon financial transactions
• Greet and prepare clients for salon services
• Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
• Communicate as part of a salon team
• Recommend products and services
• Braid hair
• Research and use hairdressing industry information
• Produce visual merchandise displays

Additional Information

Entry Requirements: Students wishing to study a VET course will need to complete the relevant application form (in addition to completing subject selections). To be considered for a VET course, students are expected to have sound skills in the areas of learning, reading, writing, oral communication and literacy. Students also need to demonstrate a mature approach and commitment to their studies and learning.

Fees: Indicative fees for Certificate II in Salon Assistance (Hairdressing) are $800.00 (per year of study) *VET fees are subject to change.

Class Delivery: Classes may be delivered outside of standard School hours.

	Delivery at The Gordon
Year One Delivery	Wednesday PM (1:30pm – 5:30pm) *times may be subject to change.
Transport	PM – Transport provided to VET (departing SJC at approximately 12:40pm). Students to make own travel arrangements home at end of session.

Personal Protective Equipment, resources and tools: This program requires the purchase of additional items which remain the property of the student. These items are used over the duration of the course and will be beneficial to students proceeding to further study in the industry/an apprenticeship. The equipment list will be provided to students allocated a position prior to commencement.

* VET Courses are subject to minimum and maximum student applications and therefore places and course commencement cannot be guaranteed. Where minimum class numbers are not attained and a course does not commence, students may be able to apply at an alternate training provider offering the course.  Training Providers may prioritise positions based on applicant year level.

Students are encouraged to consider and prepare alternate subject or VET preferences