Type of institution: Registered Training Organisation Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET) CRICOS: 02819G
This is a preparatory qualification which provides a defined and limited range of basic skills and knowledge used in hairdressing salons by individuals who provide assistance with client services. These routine and repetitive tasks are completed under direct supervision and with guidance from hairdressers who manage the client service.The combined skills and knowledge do not provide for a job outcome as a hairdresser and this qualification is intended to prepare individuals for further training.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Structure
12 units: 8 core
4 elective
Subjects
Sell to the retail customer
Produce visual merchandise displays
Conduct salon financial transactions
Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas
Contribute to health and safety of self and others
Braid hair
Rinse and neutralise chemically restructured hair
Communicate as part of a salon team
Research and use hairdressing industry information
Greet and prepare clients for salon services
Provide shampoo and basin services
Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation
Recommend products and services
Apply hair colour products
Receive and handle retail stock
Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment