Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Hairdressing

Certificate II in Hairdressing

Qualification
National Code:
SIH20111
State Code:
D589
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1103 - Personal Services
Original TGA Release Date
19/08/2013
Approved Date
01/11/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
305
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
19/08/2013
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 19/08/2013 Current Replaced
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work as salon assistants and are competent in communicating in the workplace, interacting with and providing service to clients and assistance to colleagues. They perform routine functions under direct supervision as part of a hairdressing team.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway and VETiS delivery.

Job roles
Salon Assistant

Schedule
Packaging Rules
13 units must be completed:
- 8 core units
- 5 elective units:
- a minimum of 3 units must be selected from the general elective units listed below
- a maximum of 2 elective units may be selected from another endorsed Training Package or accredited course. These must be units which are first packaged at AQF level 2 or 3.

In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification (as per the AQF descriptors).
Pathways
State Code Title
WB80 Pre-Apprenticeship Hairdressing
1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D8723 SIHHOHS201A Apply salon safety procedures 20 Unit of competency
S6120 SIRXCOM001A Communicate in the workplace 50 Unit of competency
D8698 SIHHHDS201A Dry hair to shape 35 Unit of competency
D8677 SIHHCCS201A Greet and prepare clients for salon services 10 Unit of competency
D8717 SIHHIND201A Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas 5 Unit of competency
D1021 BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 Unit of competency
D8675 SIHHBAS201A Perform shampoo and basin services 10 Unit of competency
S6140 SIRXIND001A Work effectively in a retail environment 40 Unit of competency
2. General Elective Units

A minimum of three (3) units must be selected from the general elective units.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D8699 SIHHHDS202A Apply hair braiding techniques 10 Unit of competency
D8681 SIHHCLS201A Apply hair colour products 20 Unit of competency
D4797 SIBXCCS201A Conduct financial transactions 15 Unit of competency
D8718 SIHHIND202A Develop hairdressing industry knowledge 15 Unit of competency
S6147 SIRXMER001A Merchandise products 35 Unit of competency
D8676 SIHHBAS202A Perform head, neck and shoulder massage 20 Unit of competency
S6186 SIRXRPK002A Recommend hair, beauty and cosmetic products and services 40 Unit of competency
D8706 SIHHHRS201A Rinse and neutralise chemically restructured hair 50 Unit of competency
S6191 SIRXSLS001A Sell products and services 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S654 WRH20109 Certificate II in Hairdressing Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAA3 SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code SIH20111 taken from the Hairdressing Training Package SIH11 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from the national website at Training.gov.au.

3. This qualification was entered on to STARS on 2/112011.
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements to this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR06770) SALON ASSISTANT (LEVEL 2) Traineeship