The Hair & Beauty program prepares students for work as an apprentice beauty therapist, hairdresser, barber, stylist, makeup artist, beautician, retail beauty consultant, or beauty salon assistant.
Employment outcomes are to gain an apprenticeship in hairdressing, a traineeship in beauty therapy, or work in a pathway the hair beauty industry can take you. There are a various pathway options, from special event styling to fashion, and management to business ownership. Possible career pathways include:
- Hairdresser
- Barber
- Stylist
- Beautician
- Retail Beauty Consultant
- Beauty Salon Assistant
SALON ASSISTANT (SHB20216)
Begin your journey as a hairdresser where you will learn about interacting with clients and providing hairdressing services, combined with developing skills to become an integral part of a highly creative team.
Employment outcomes are to gain an apprenticeship in hairdressing, continue studying the Certificate III in Hairdressing, or work as a salon assistant in the retail or beauty industry.
TAFE SA (RTO Code 41026) is responsible for the quality of accredited training and assessment provided and for the issuing of all qualifications and statements of attainment for this course.
See table to the right for full list of competencies associated with this AQF qualification.

UNIT CODE |
UNIT TITLE |
NOMINAL
|
|---|---|---|
| SHB20216 | Certificate II Salon Assistant | |
| BSBWHS201 | Contribute to health and safety of self and others | 20 |
| SHBHBAS001 | Provide shampoo and basin services | 40 |
| SHBHDES001 | Dry hair to shape | 40 |
| SHBHIND001 | Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas | 20 |
| SHBXCCS001 | Conduct salon financial transactions | 25 |
| SHBXCCS003 | Greet and prepare clients for salon services | 10 |
| SHBXIND001 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | 45 |
| SHBXIND002 | Communicate as part of a salon team | 30 |
| SHBHBAS002 | Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation | 20 |
| SHBXCCS004 | Recommend products and services | 20 |
| SIRRMER001 | Produce visual merchandise displays SIRRMER001 35 | 35 |
| SHBHIND002 | Research and use hairdressing industry information | 15 |

