This qualification is ideal for students interested in a career in hairdressing. Upon successful completion, students will be well prepared to apply for a hairdressing apprenticeship. This hands- on qualification allows students to develop their creative and practical skills within a salon setting, focused on developing employability skills. Students learn how to prepare clients for salon services, safe use of hairdressing tools and equipment, hair styling techniques and products.
Some Units of Competency in this qualification have a work placement requirement. This may be able to be completed at your school depending on the facilities and equipment. For some guidance on this, please contact us.
The VCAA mandates a minimum of 40 hours of SWL for students undertaking the Certificate II in Salon Assistant. Where the training package requires work periods / shifts, this can be used to satisfy the VCAA SWL placement requirements for the program.
Regulatory requirements state that, for some units, trainers must hold a Certificate III in Hairdressing, or a Certificate III in Barbering, or a Certificate IV in Hairdressing, or be able to demonstrate equivalence of competencies; and have at least three years full time employment experience as a hairdresser in a salon environment. Please contact us for details of what each unit requires.
Whether you are setting up a VET program for the first time or looking to expand what you already offer, we would love to have a conversation. Our team takes the time to understand your school before making any recommendations.
