Certificate II in Salon Assistant

The nationally recognised Certificate II in Salon Assistant prepares you for work and further study in hairdressing or barbering. Learn your skills in TAFE NSW hair salons and practice on paying clients, as you learn the fundamental skills you need to provide outstanding customer experiences in salon settings.

LEARN NEW SKILLS

Through theory and hands-on, practical course work, you will learn to:

• Prepare clients for salon services
• Provide shampoo and basin services
• Organise tools, equipment and work areas
• Apply hair colour
• Dry hair to shape
• Conduct salon financial transactions

DEVELOP YOUR TALENT

Develop your natural abilities and get ahead in this field:

• Collaboration and teamwork
• Effective communication
• Professional integrity
• Reliability and adaptability

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

Completing this course will provide you with:

• A nationally accredited qualification at Certificate II level

• Strong pathways to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities
  Career opportunities:

• Salon assistant in the hairdressing, barbering, beauty or the retail industry

GROW YOUR CAREER

Advance your hairdressing or barbering career through further study, including:

• Certificate III in Hairdressing (trade qualification)
• Certificate III in Barbering
• Certificate IV in Hairdressing
• Diploma of Salon Management

INDUSTRY DEMAND

Hairdressing and beauty services are projected to stay in-demand and to continue to grow. The industry is forecast to employ around 78,380 people in 2019/20, generating $6.8 billion in revenue. And revenue will continue to increase by an average of 1.3% per year to 2024/25.