Class details
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Full Time
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Combination
Duration
Course duration Total time required to complete a course.
3 months
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
Next intake
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
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Time Commitment
Class and study time The average amount of time each week you’ll spend in class attendance and participation, directed study, and any required work placements. You may also need to do additional hours of self-directed study.
19 hours per week
Fee details
Full fee This is the non-subsidised fee for the course. Payment plans may be available.
$4,490
This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.
Proposed timetable What time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30am to 3:00pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional information Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
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Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, research and theory tasks
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Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation. Depending on your location, you may be required to provide clients for your practical classes and assessments.
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Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving
Work placement
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
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There is no work placement for this qualification.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
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You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:
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You will be required to purchase equipment/tools of trade and personal protective equipment (PPE) at an approximate cost of - $100.
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WH&S requirements for classes:
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You must wear closed in protective footwear and clothing that is clean and professional for the industry. Please note that the tool kit is equipment required for the course which you will own.
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.
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To successfully complete this course as part of this course, you will be required to provide hair services on paying clients and may also need to provide clients for some of your practical classes and assessments.
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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.
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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.
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Clinic 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.
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.
Contribute to health and safety of self and others BSBWHS201
Provide shampoo and basin services SHBHBAS001
Dry hair to shape SHBHDES001
Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas SHBHIND001
Course delivery Combination study
Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled 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.
Kingswood
TAFE NSW Nepean - Kingswood is located in Sydney’s western suburbs. Combining traditional resources with some of the best emerging technologies TAFE NSW has to offer, students have access to a rich educational environment that supports social outcomes, learning, teaching and research.
Campus address
12-44 OConnell St Kingswood 2747
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Kingswood Station is 2500 metres from campus.
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
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Arts and design centre of excellence featuring:
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Computer design labs
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Photographic studio and darkroom
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Printing facilities
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Purpose built art studios and exhibition area
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Video production studio
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Health and support services training facility featuring:
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Dental training clinic
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Simulated hearing testing clinic
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Simulated optical testing, dispensary and workshop facilities
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Sterilisation services training facilities
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Three simulated hospital nursing labs
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Purpose built visual merchandising workshop
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Auditorium and conference room
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Gymnasium
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon 8.30 AM - 5 PM
- Tue 8.30 AM - 5 PM
- Wed 8.30 AM - 5 PM
- Thu 8.30 AM - 5 PM
- Fri 8.30 AM - 5 PM
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au