Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Salon Assistant
Certificate II in Salon Assistant
SHB20216
BAA3
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 31/03/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
This is a preparatory qualification which provides a defined and limited range of basic skills and knowledge used in hairdressing salons by individuals who provide assistance with client services. These routine and repetitive tasks are completed under direct supervision and with guidance from hairdressers who manage the client service.
The combined skills and knowledge do not provide for a job outcome as a hairdresser and this qualification is intended to prepare individuals for further training.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twelve (12) units must be completed:- eight (8) core units
- four (4) elective units from the list below.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWX99 | SHBXIND002 | Communicate as part of a salon team | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVG37 | SHBXIND001 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVG38 | SHBXCCS001 | Conduct salon financial transactions | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AUL95 | BSBWHS201 | Contribute to health and safety of self and others | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AWY32 | SHBHDES001 | Dry hair to shape | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AWY02 | SHBXCCS003 | Greet and prepare clients for salon services | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AWY22 | SHBHIND001 | Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas | 5 | Unit of competency |
| AWY53 | SHBHBAS001 | Provide shampoo and basin services | 10 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Four (4) units to be chosen from the elective units listed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWY51 | SHBHCLS001 | Apply hair colour products | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWY29 | SHBHDES002 | Braid hair | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AWX46 | SIRRMER001 | Produce visual merchandise displays | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWY52 | SHBHBAS002 | Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWX48 | SIRRINV001 | Receive and handle retail stock | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWX98 | SHBXCCS004 | Recommend products and services | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWY20 | SHBHIND002 | Research and use hairdressing industry information | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AWY14 | SHBHREF005 | Rinse and neutralise chemically restructured hair | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AWW95 | SIRXSLS001 | Sell to the retail customer | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D589 | SIH20111 | Certificate II in Hairdressing | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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