Salon Assistant
The Certificate II in Salon Assistant is suitable for candidates who wish to become an assistant in a Hairdressing salon. It is also a great introduction to a career in Hairdressing. The course is very hands on with lots of theory and practical sessions at our fully operational hairdressing salons.
After completing this course you will be confident to do the following services:
- Prepare clients for service
- Maintain tools & work areas
- Interact and assist colleagues
- Head neck and shoulder massage
- Blow dry effectively
- Receive and handle stock
Assessment
The hairdressing sector is predominantly comprised of small businesses, many of which are operated as salons by self-employed hairdressers. Students have access to a fully equipped Hairdressing salon services environment (simulated) for practical demonstration and observations of all appropriate units throughout the course. Practical tasks will be set for each student that relate to the course structure and hairdressing.
ACCEND has the hairdressing services open to public, where students are able to maintain their skills required to successfully complete this qualification. An assortment of assessment methods structures this qualification including Practical Observation, Written Assessment, Project and simulated Workplace observation. Students will have access to a full range of hairdressing resources required for this qualification.
Assessments given to participants will occur in set tuition time (observational based assessments) and outside class time (project based assessments). All practical demonstrations will be observed by a ACCEND Trainer/Assessor.
In meeting their obligations to train a trainee, ACCEND will ensure that:
- The student has access to the full range of settings/experiences required to develop competencies in all aspects of hairdressing
- The student has access to the full range of tools and equipment commonly used by workers employed in hairdressing
- The student will be instructed and supervised by a suitably qualified and experienced person
This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Successful completion of a Pre-training review with Accend Education Group
- English proficiency levels of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent or completion of a Literacy, Language and Numeracy (LLN) assessment
- Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
Career Opportunities
Employment Outcomes / Pathways
- Hair stylist assistant
- Reception/administrative assistant
After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake:
- SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing
- SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering