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SHB20216 VDSS - Certificate II in Salon Assistant

Duration

1 Year
½ Day/Week

Location

Geelong City

Placement

Mandatory

Scored

No

Outcome

Full qualification

Entry requirements

  • Attending a secondary school.
  • Applicants are required to be aged 15 years and over.
  • Literacy and numeracy level equivalent to the successful completion of Year 9.
  • Review the personal learning requirements essential to this course and discuss with your school VET Coordinator before you apply.

You will learn

  • How to shampoo hair and perform basin services to industry standards.
  • Greet, prepare and communicate professionally with salon clients.
  • Dry and style hair using industry techniques and equipment.
  • Recommend and sell salon products and services to customers.
  • Work effectively in a salon environment while maintaining workplace health and safety standards.

Course outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, you will receive:

  • Recognition of up to four VCE VET units at Units 1 and 2 level.
  • Certificate II in Salon Assistant qualification.

Dress code and course materials

Hairdressing Student kit: $320 

Students are required to purchase a professional hairdressing kit to support practical training. The kit includes: 

  • Detangle Brush - Black
  • Paddle Brush
  • 7 Row D-Style Brush
  • Glide Ceramic Round Brush 25mm
  • Glide Ceramic Round Brush 33mm
  • Glide Ceramic Round Brush 43mm
  • Cutting Comb 115 x 2
  • Plastic Tail Comb 114
  • Plastic/ Section Clip 6pkt
  • Mannequin Head
  • Plastic Mannequin Clamp
  • Wheelie Tool Bag

Uniform 

Students are required to wear appropriate uniform and personal protective attire in the simulated salon environment, including: 

  • VETDSS Hair Makeup and Beauty T-shirt from Hip Pocket
  • Flat, closed toe shoes 
  • Black pants suitable for program activities

Students are required to bring the materials listed below:

  • Basic stationery (e.g. pens, notebooks)
  • Personal organisation materials as required

Assessment is based on

  • Observations and practical demonstrations
  • Questioning 
  • Product (reports, projects, role plays etc.) 
  • Workplace evidence

    Further study options

    **offered as an Apprenticeship only

    Applications and attendance

    How to apply

    You must first speak to your school about VETDSS before proceeding with the below application.

    1. Watch our how to apply video.
    2. Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.

    If you need help, visit VDSS - How to apply.
    Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.

    Intake Applications Attendance Classes  
    2027 VET Full Year
    Geelong City Campus    		 Open: 6 Aug 2026
    Close: 15 Mar 2027    		 Class Day Part Time | Delivered Geelong City Campus Apply
    2027 VET Full Year
    Geelong City Campus    		 Open: 6 Aug 2026
    Close: 15 Mar 2027    		 Class Day Part Time | Intake Only for Gordon VCE Student Apply
    Unfortunately we cannot always guarantee you will secure a place in your selected course. We recommend you apply early.

    Work placement/Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)



    Duration & Structure

    40 hours with a minimum of 4 x 3-hour work periods.

    5 full days or 10 half days (for example, weekends, school holidays or term breaks).

    Location 

    Local and regional hairdressing or barbering salons.

    Organised by

    		The student's secondary school.

    School Careers and VETDSS Coordinators assist students in securing their placement and completing the required Structured Workplace Learning Arrangement documentation. A signed Structured Workplace Learning Arrangement Form must be completed before placement commences.

    Additional requirements

  • All Structured Workplace Learning arrangements must be documented using the Structured Workplace Learning Arrangement Form.
  • The form must be signed by the employer, student, parent/guardian (if under 18 years of age) and the school Principal or Acting Principal before placement begins.
  • The teaching department must receive a copy of the completed SWL form.

    • Units

    Core Units Code Hours
    Communicate as part of a salon team SHBXIND002 30
    Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment SHBXIND001 45
    Conduct salon financial transactions SHBXCCS001 25
    Contribute to health and safety of self and others BSBWHS201 20
    Dry hair to shape SHBHDES001 40
    Greet and prepare clients for salon services SHBXCCS003 10
    Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas SHBHIND001 20
    Provide shampoo and basin services SHBHBAS001 40
    Elective Units Code Hours
    Braid hair SHBHDES002 30
    Receive and handle retail stock SIRRINV001 35
    Recommend products and services SHBXCCS004 20
    Research and use hairdressing industry information SHBHIND002 15

    Please note that the electives listed are those delivered by the Gordon but you may not be required to complete all of these to successfully complete this qualification. In order to clarify what is required to complete this qualification, please check https://training.gov.au/Home/Tga