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    National code: SHB20216

    Certificate II in Salon Assistant at Liverpool, College Street

    Certificate II in Salon Assistant

    Course information

    Type
    CombinationA mix of on campus, virtual, online and workplace training.
    Focus
    Salon AssistantCourse specialisation
    Schedule
    Full Time16+ hours per week.
    Duration
    6 weeksTime required to complete this course.
    Start date
    21 Sep 2022First day of attendance online or on campus.
    End date
    2 Dec 2022Final day of attendance online or on campus.

    Class details

    Class time
    20 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
    Additional study time
    18 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
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    Course fees

    $---
    Fee pending

    Course fees are released each semester. We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.

    Proposed timetable

    What time classes run

    This course is currently scheduled on Wednesday with Morning classes, Thursday and Friday with Day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

    Additional information

    Other things to know

    Assessments

    Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.

    • Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, research and theory tasks

    • Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation. Depending on your location, you may be required to provide clients for your practical classes and assessments.

    • Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving

    Work placement

    Work placement gives you real experience and develops your skills.

    • To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to be able to meet the following work placement requirements:

      Work placement is not compulsory, however it is highly recommended. Learners enrolled in this course are encouraged to complete work placement with a host employer as part of their training program. Work placement is designed to enrich the learning, compliment the formal training and enable an easier transition into the industry once the course is completed.

      Practical sessions can be completed as work placement with a host employer that has been approved by the teaching section. Learners not participating in work placement with a host employer, will be required to participate in scheduled clinic sessions at TAFE, providing services on paying clients. Learners may also need to provide clients for some of your practical classes and assessments.

    Materials needed

    To complete this course, the following materials are required:

    • You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:

      • Students are encouraged to provide their own trade equipment in order to develop your skills outside of scheduled class times. Approximate cost $80-$150
      • Equipment Lists will be provided at the orientation session or first day of class, along with suggested industry suppliers.
      • You must comply with Work Health & Safety requirements for classes, including wearing closed in protective footwear and clothing that is clean and professional for the industry.

    Additional entry requirements

    To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

    • There are no additional requirements for this qualification.

    Units

    Units taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate II in Salon Assistant qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 12 Units of competency, including 8 core and 4 speciality units.

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Greet and prepare clients for salon servicesSHBXCCS003

    • Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environmentSHBXIND001

    • Communicate as part of a salon teamSHBXIND002

    • Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areasSHBHIND001

    Course delivery

    Combination study

    Learn through a combination of on-campus classroom, virtual classroom, online, and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.

    Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

    Liverpool, College Street

    Campus facilities

    • Local street parking

    • Bike racks

    • Library

    • Guest Wi-Fi

    • Student kitchenette

    Accessibility and inclusion

    • Accessible parking

    • All gender toilet

    • Accessible toilet

    • Ambulant toilet

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