Certificate II in Salon Assistant - SHB20216

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 01218G

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
• Dry hair to shape

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