The Certificate II in Salon Assistant (SHB20216) is the entry level qualification for the hairdressing industry and is available for secondary school students to undertake as a VET (Vocational Education Training) course. The qualification prepares students to provide assistance to hairdressers in a salon environment. Course units include elements of styling, basin services, applying colour and completing in-store operational, and sales duties.
Upon successful completion, VET graduates will receive a nationally recognised qualification that can be used to seek employment, up to 45 SACE credits and may be eligible for RPL (recognised prior learning) credits if they continue studying at Certificate III level.
Taking the first step towards your creative career has never been easier! Start with downloading the Course Brochure to learn about what the course covers, how, where and when you can study.
Have an obligation free chat with a CJ Course Adviser to discuss questions, have your eligibility assessed for Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) and any applicable government funded/subsidised programs (that may reduce your tuition).
If everything sounds great and you want to proceed, you can book a campus tour and meeting to finalise your enrolment or submit an application online.
With varied study options, flexible payment plans, and a range of government funded programs and subsidies available – NOW is the ultimate time to start your creative hairdressing, barbering or makeup career.
Our Course Brochures contain detailed information about core and elective units, upcoming intakes, delivery methods, study and career pathways and more. Visit the top of this page to view the download brochure for this course.
If students meet the eligibility criteria, they may be eligible to undertake this course with the Work Ready initiative – subsidies may apply – visit the Skills SA website for details.
To ascertain the Program delivery (and associated fees applicable to you) please Contact Us. For your reference, general information is outlined below for each delivery:
Program | Materials | Tuition | Total | |
VET in Schools | $500.00 | $2,400.00 | $2,900.00 | |
WorkReady – VET in Schools | $500.00 | $162.50 | $662.50 |
We recommend reviewing the Course Brochure in the first instance and then having an obligation free chat with our Course Advisory Team to discuss any questions. This way you will have all of the information needed to make an informed decision.
Yes, we do. Contact the Course Advisory team to discuss your options.
General intake information is outlined within the applicable course brochure. However, exemptions and additional intakes may be offered to accommodate different circumstances.
It’s easy! You can book a campus tour and meeting to finalise your enrolment or submit an application online.