Certificate II in Salon Assistant

Central Queensland University CQUniversityGladstone, Australia

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Tuition Fee

AUD 3,984 / Per course

Start Date

Feb 1, 2027

Study Mode

On campus

Duration

26 weeks

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Program Details

Degree: Diploma
Major: Cosmetology | Hair and Beauty Services
Area of study: Services
Timing: Full time
Course Language: English

Intakes

Program start date

Feb 1, 2027

Program Overview

The Certificate II in Salon Assistant is a preparatory qualification that provides a defined and limited range of basic skills and knowledge used in hairdressing salons. This course is designed for individuals who want to pursue a career in the hair and beauty industry.

Career Opportunities

This qualification is intended to prepare individuals for further training in the hair and beauty industry.

Course Structure

The course is typically delivered over a 26-33 week period for mainstream full-time students and 44-52 weeks for Start TAFE Now (STN) students. The course structure includes:

Core units:
- SHBXIND002: Communicate as part of a salon team
- SHBXIND001: Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
- SHBXCCS003: Greet and prepare clients for salon services
- SHBXCCS001: Conduct salon financial transactions
- SHBHIND001: Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas
- SHBHDES001: Dry hair to shape
- SHBHBAS001: Provide shampoo and basin services
- BSBWHS201: Contribute to health and safety of self and others
Elective units:
- SIRRINV001: Receive and handle retail stock
- SHBHDES002: Braid hair
- SHBHCLS001: Apply hair colour products
- SHBHBAS002: Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation

Requirements

Students are required to complete the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy assessment prior to enrolment unless they have completed an equal or higher-level course.

Fees and Scholarships

The course tuition fees are subject to change and are reviewed annually. Subsidies reduce the cost of tuition fees for TAFE courses, reducing the amount of money students need to pay. Eligibility and conditions apply.