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.
Students undertake either a Certificate II in Salon Assistant or a Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics.
On completion of Certificate II studies, students looking to further their study in these areas can undertake a Certificate III in Beauty Services (partial).
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.
RETAIL COSMETICS (SHB20121)
This is the ideal qualification to start your career in the make-up or beauty industry. You will learn a range of skills to provide make-up for varying occasions, client care, sell and recommend beauty products to an industry standard.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed in retail beauty to provide a range of services including make-up, preparing clients for salon services, skin care and beauty knowledge.
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 HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| SHB20216 | Certificate II in Salon Assistant | |
| CORE | ||
| BSBWHS201 | Contribute to health and safety of self and others | 20 |
| SHBHBAS001 | Perform 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 |
| ELECTIVES | (subject to change) | |
| SHBHBAS002 | Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation | 20 |
| SHBHIND002 | Research and use hairdressing industry information | 15 |
| SHBXCCS004 | Recommend products and services | 20 |
| SIRRMER001 | Produce visual merchandise displays | 35 |
UNIT CODE |
UNIT TITLE |
NOMINAL HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| SHB20121 | Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics | |
| CORE | ||
| SHBBCCS004 | Demonstrate retail skin care products | 25 |
| SHBBCCS005 | Advise on beauty products and services | 30 |
| SHBBMUP009 | Design and apply make-up | 45 |
| SHBXCCS007 | Conduct salon financial transactions | 25 |
| SHBXIND003 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | 45 |
| SHBXIND005 | Communicate as part of a salon team | 30 |
| SHBXWHS003 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | 40 |
| SIRXIND003 | Organise personal work requirements | 20 |
| SIRXOSM002 | Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms | 50 |
| ELECTIVES | (subject to change) | |
| BSBSUS211 | Participate in sustainable work practices | 20 |
| SHBBINF002 | Maintain infection control standards | 75 |
| SHBBRES003 | Research and apply beauty industry information | 20 |
| SHBXCCS009 | Greet and prepare clients for salon services | 10 |
| SIRRMER001 | Produce visual merchandise displays | 35 |
| SIRXOSM003 | Use social media and online tools | 35 |