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SHB20216 - Certificate II in Salon Assistant

Course Details

Course Summary

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.


Entry Requirements

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


Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $3,696.00 (2024)
$3,828.00 (2025)
Subsidised Full Fee $1,608.00 (2024)
$1,656.00 (2025)
Subsidised Concession Fee $1,080.00 (2024)
$1,128.00 (2025)
Fee for service per unit $308.00 (2024)
$319.00 (2025)
Subsidised full fee per unit $134.00 (2024)
$138.00 (2025)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $154.00 (2024)
$240.00 (2025)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Hospitality and Beauty
  • Start TAFE Now
  • Work and Study Preparation
Skill Area
  • Personal Services
AQF Level Level 2: Certificate II

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

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

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 8 core units
  2. Complete 4 elective units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Please select a course structure from the options below:
Mainstream Full Time

This program is typically delivered over a 26 - 33 week period, however as it is competency based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.

 

  • On-campus
Core

Enrol into all units at once.

SHBXIND002 Communicate as part of a salon team More Information Training.gov Details
SHBXIND001 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment More Information Training.gov Details
SHBXCCS003 Greet and prepare clients for salon services More Information Training.gov Details
SHBXCCS001 Conduct salon financial transactions More Information Training.gov Details
SHBHIND001 Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas More Information Training.gov Details
SHBHDES001 Dry hair to shape More Information Training.gov Details
SHBHBAS001 Provide shampoo and basin services More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others More Information Training.gov Details
Elective

Enrol into all units at once.

SIRRINV001 Receive and handle retail stock More Information Training.gov Details
SHBHDES002 Braid hair More Information Training.gov Details
SHBHCLS001 Apply hair colour products More Information Training.gov Details
SHBHBAS002 Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
Unit Code Unit Name
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
SIRRINV001 Receive and handle retail stock
SHBHDES002 Braid hair
SHBHCLS001 Apply hair colour products
SHBHBAS002 Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation

Start TAFE Now (STN)

This program is typically delivered over a 44 - 52 week period, however as it is competency based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.

 

  • On-campus
Core

Enrol into all units at once.

SHBXIND002 Communicate as part of a salon team More Information Training.gov Details
SHBXIND001 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment More Information Training.gov Details
SHBXCCS003 Greet and prepare clients for salon services More Information Training.gov Details
SHBXCCS001 Conduct salon financial transactions More Information Training.gov Details
SHBHIND001 Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas More Information Training.gov Details
SHBHDES001 Dry hair to shape More Information Training.gov Details
SHBHBAS001 Provide shampoo and basin services More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others More Information Training.gov Details
Elective

Enrol into all units at once.

SIRRINV001 Receive and handle retail stock More Information Training.gov Details
SHBHDES002 Braid hair More Information Training.gov Details
SHBHCLS001 Apply hair colour products More Information Training.gov Details
SHBHBAS002 Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
Unit Code Unit Name
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
SIRRINV001 Receive and handle retail stock
SHBHDES002 Braid hair
SHBHCLS001 Apply hair colour products
SHBHBAS002 Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation

Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
RPL
Third Party Verification
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?
Please view the more details information for any additional information related to this course.

Domestic 2019 Availabilities

Mainstream Full Time

On-campus

Gladstone City

February: Full Time
April: Full Time
June: Full Time
August: Full Time
October: Full Time

Mackay City

February: Full Time
April: Full Time
June: Full Time
August: Full Time
October: Full Time

Rockhampton City

February: Full Time
April: Full Time
June: Full Time
August: Full Time
October: Full Time

Start TAFE Now (STN)

On-campus

Gladstone City

February: Part Time
April: Part Time
June: Part Time
August: Part Time
October: Part Time

Mackay City

February: Part Time
April: Part Time
June: Part Time
August: Part Time
October: Part Time

Rockhampton City

February: Part Time
April: Part Time
June: Part Time
August: Part Time
October: Part Time

Domestic 2020 Availabilities

Mainstream Full Time

On-campus

Gladstone

February: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time

Mackay City

February: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time

Rockhampton City

February: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time

Start TAFE Now (STN)

On-campus

Gladstone

February: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time

Mackay City

February: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time

Rockhampton City

February: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2021 Availabilities

Mainstream Full Time

On-campus

Gladstone

February: Full Time
April: Full Time
July: Full Time
October: Full Time

Mackay City

February: Full Time
April: Full Time
July: Full Time
October: Full Time

Rockhampton City

February: Full Time
April: Full Time
July: Full Time
October: Full Time

Start TAFE Now (STN)

On-campus

Gladstone

February: Part Time
April: Part Time
July: Part Time
October: Part Time

Mackay City

February: Part Time
April: Part Time
July: Part Time
October: Part Time

Rockhampton City

February: Part Time
April: Part Time
July: Part Time
October: Part Time

Domestic 2022 Availabilities

Mainstream Full Time

On-campus

Gladstone

February: Full Time
April: Full Time
June: Full Time
July: Full Time
August: Full Time
September: Full Time
October: Full Time
November: Full Time

Mackay City

February: Full Time
April: Full Time
July: Full Time
October: Full Time

Rockhampton City

February: Full Time
April: Full Time
July: Full Time
October: Full Time

Start TAFE Now (STN)

On-campus

Gladstone

February: Full Time
April: Full Time
June: Full Time
July: Full Time
August: Full Time
September: Full Time
October: Full Time
November: Full Time

Mackay City

February: Full Time
April: Full Time
July: Full Time
October: Full Time

Rockhampton City

February: Full Time
April: Full Time
July: Full Time
October: Full Time

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

Mainstream Full Time

On-campus

Mackay City

February: Full Time
March: Full Time
April: Full Time
May: Full Time
June: Full Time
July: Full Time
October: Full Time

Rockhampton City

February: Full Time
March: Full Time
April: Full Time
May: Full Time
June: Full Time
July: Full Time
October: Full Time

Gladstone

February: Full Time
March: Full Time
April: Full Time
May: Full Time
June: Full Time
July: Full Time
August: Full Time
September: Full Time
October: Full Time

Start TAFE Now (STN)

On-campus

Mackay City

February: Part Time
April: Part Time
May: Part Time
June: Part Time
July: Part Time
October: Part Time

Rockhampton City

February: Part Time
April: Part Time
May: Part Time
June: Part Time
July: Part Time
October: Part Time

Gladstone

February: Part Time
March: Part Time
April: Part Time
May: Part Time
June: Part Time
July: Part Time
August: Part Time
September: Part Time
October: Part Time

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

Mainstream Full Time

On-campus

Gladstone

February: Full Time
March: Full Time
April: Full Time
May: Full Time
June: Full Time
July: Full Time
August: Full Time
September: Full Time
October: Full Time

Mackay City

February: Full Time
March: Full Time
April: Full Time
May: Full Time
June: Full Time
July: Full Time
August: Full Time
September: Full Time
October: Full Time

Rockhampton City

February: Full Time
March: Full Time
April: Full Time
May: Full Time
June: Full Time
July: Full Time
August: Full Time
September: Full Time
October: Full Time

Start TAFE Now (STN)

On-campus

Gladstone

February: Part Time
March: Part Time
April: Part Time
May: Part Time
June: Part Time
July: Part Time
August: Part Time
September: Part Time
October: Part Time

Mackay City

February: Part Time
March: Part Time
April: Part Time
May: Part Time
June: Part Time
July: Part Time
August: Part Time
September: Part Time
October: Part Time

Rockhampton City

February: Part Time
March: Part Time
April: Part Time
May: Part Time
June: Part Time
July: Part Time
August: Part Time
September: Part Time
October: Part Time
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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SHB20216 Course Admission information

Available admission entry for high school students: 

On-campus Attendance Information

  • New students must contact a teacher on their campus of admission to organise an orientation. prior to attending any classes.
  • Classes are not in session during Queensland school holidays or public holidays. 

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Gladstone

‘Hair at CQUniversity’

Mackay City

‘Hair at CQUniversity’

Rockhampton City

‘Hair at CQUniversity’

Attendees

Start TAFE Now Students

Mainstream Students

Start TAFE Now Students

Mainstream Students

Start TAFE Now Students

Mainstream Students

Salon Location

Ground Floor

Building 2

Ground Floor

Building 2

Level 1

Building 4

Level 1

Building 4

Level 2

Building B

Level 2

Building B

Mandatory Day/s

Attend one day per week: Monday, Tuesday OR Wednesday

Attend each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Attend each Wednesday

Attend each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Attend one day per week: Monday, Tuesday OR Wednesday

Attend each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Attendance Times

8:30am – 3:30pm

8:30am – 3:30pm

8:45am – 3:00pm

8:45am – 3:00pm

8:45am – 4:00pm

8:45am – 4:00pm

 

 

 

 

Resource Requirements

In discussion with teaching staff, additional hairdressing equipment and salon resources will be required for this course. These will be purchased at the expense of the student as study progresses throughout the course. Items include:

  • Stationery – pens, notebook etc
  • 12pk sectioning clips
  • 2 x tail comb
  • Round brushes (thermal) – 1 x 18mm, 1 x 24mm, 1 x 30mm, 1 x 42mm (approx.. measurements)
  • Denman styling brush 7 row
  • TangleTeezer
  • Water spray
  • Wide-toothed basin comb
  • 1 x box of Disposable gloves

All students must wear closed in shoes and be dressed as though they are going to work in a salon.