COURSE TYPE:
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Course Overview
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Course Overview
Overview
Get started on your hairdressing career with the Salon Assistant qualification, which is a great introduction to the hair and beauty industries! This entry-level qualification will provide you with a range of basic skills and knowledge for work in hairdressing salons. This combined skills and knowledge can lead you to employment outcomes such as a Salon Assistant, and provide you with a pathway to further training in the Certificate III in Hairdressing.
You will learn how to provide assistance with client services, and conduct routine tasks under direct supervision and with guidance from hairdressers who manage the client services of hairdressing. With on-campus classes within the Hair Design Salon at Wodonga TAFE, you will develop your skills in a hands-on practical environment.
Where and When
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Wodonga - McKoy Street Main Campus
Apply Now »Apply by Aug 18 2025 to join the Semester 2 course
Free TAFE, subject to eligibility, Start Jul, Mon and Tue, on campus
Duration
Full-time: 1 semester
Requirements
Applicants who have successfully completed Year 10, of the legal school leaving age of 17 years will have the academic skills to undertake this course.
Assessment
The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet different student's needs will be selected, including theoretical and practical assessments, assessing your hair design and capabilities.
Other Information
Note: If you would like to become a 'client' of Wodonga TAFE Hairdressing please send an email to our department administration, EVS_Administration@wodongatafe.edu.au with the subject heading 'client of Wodonga TAFE hairdressing.'
Learning Outcomes
Skills Developed
- Client consultation
- Shampoo and basin services
- Communicating with clients and team members
- Finish short to medium length hair design
- Organisation of tools, equipment and work areas
- Colour application
- Hairdressing industry knowledge
- Product knowledge
Certification
By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Qualification.
Compulsory Units
BSBWHS201 - Contribute to health and safety of self and others
SHBHBAS001 - Provide shampoo and basin services
SHBHBAS002 - Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation
SHBHCLS001 - Apply hair colour products
SHBHDES001 - Dry hair to shape
SHBHDES002 - Braid hair
SHBHIND001 - Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas
SHBXCCS001 - Conduct salon financial transactions
SHBXCCS003 - Greet and prepare clients for salon services
SHBXCCS004 - Recommend products and services
SHBXIND001 - Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
SHBXIND002 - Communicate as part of a salon team
Fees Information
Fees
| 2025 | Tuition | Materials | Total |
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| Government Funded | $1,256 | $100 | $1,356 |
| Concession | $251 | $100 | $351 |
| Full Tuition | $2,680 | $100 | $2,780 |
Pathways & Careers
Pathways
Certificate III in Hairdressing
Careers
Salon Assistant
Course Snapshot
FEES
DELIVERY METHOD
Classroom Based
DURATION
Full-time: 1 semester
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