Certificate II in Salon Assistant

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements

Overview

Get started on your hairdressing career with the Salon Assistant qualification, which is a great introduction to the hair and beauty industries! This entry-level qualification will provide you with a range of basic skills and knowledge for work in hairdressing salons. This combined skills and knowledge can lead you to employment outcomes such as a Salon Assistant, and provide you with a pathway to further training in the Certificate III in Hairdressing.

You will learn how to provide assistance with client services, and conduct routine tasks under direct supervision and with guidance from hairdressers who manage the client services of hairdressing. With on-campus classes within the Hair Design Salon at Wodonga TAFE, you will develop your skills in a hands-on practical environment.

Delivery Methods

• On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus

Locations

• McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)

When You Can Start

On Campus - Start 05 February 2026 - Apply via the ‘Apply now’ button in the course information page.

If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

When You Can Enrol

On Campus - Start 05 February 2026 - Apply via the ‘Apply now’ button in the course information page.

If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Duration

Part-time: 1 semester

Schedule

On-campus : Start 05 February 2026 -

Two days per week (Thursday & Friday 9am-4pm) on campus

Requirements

Applicants who have successfully completed Year 10, of the legal school leaving age of 17 years will have the academic skills to undertake this course.

Field Placement

This course includes the opportunity for optional industry placement. You'll be able to work with an employer to gain hands-on, relevant industry skills. This will help you gain a broader understanding of the industry, and build direct connections and networks with employers.

Assessment

The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet different student’s needs will be selected, including theoretical and practical assessments, assessing your hair design and capabilities.

Other Information

Note: If you would like to become a ‘client’ of Wodonga TAFE Hairdressing please send an email to our department administration, EVS_Administration@wodongatafe.edu.au with the subject heading ‘Client of Wodonga TAFE Hairdressing.’

Skills developed

- Client consultation
- Shampoo and basin services
- Communicating with clients and team members
- Finish short to medium length hair design
- Organisation of tools, equipment and work areas
- Colour application
- Hairdressing industry knowledge
- Product knowledge

Compulsory Units

BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others
SHBHBAS001 Provide shampoo and basin services
SHBHDES001 Dry hair to shape
SHBHIND001 Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas
SHBXCCS001 Conduct salon financial transactions
SHBXCCS003 Greet and prepare clients for salon services
SHBXIND001 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
SHBXIND002 Communicate as part of a salon team
SHBHCLS001 Apply hair colour products
SHBHDES002 Braid hair
SHBXCCS004 Recommend products and services
SHBHBAS002 Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Qualification.

Fees

From 1 January 2019, Free TAFE for Priority Courses is a Victorian Government program that will pay your tuition fees to study in this selected course at Wodonga TAFE, if you’re eligible, subject to minimum numbers.

Government Funded $1,337.50 (Tuition $1,237.50, Materials $100.00)
Concession $347.50 (Tuition $247.50, Materials $100.00)
Fee For Service $2,740.00 (Tuition $2,640.00, Materials $100.00)

Fees Additional Information

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements.

Careers

Salon Assistant

Pathways

Certificate III in Hairdressing Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

How to apply

If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Once you submit an application for this course you will receive a separate email from LLN Robot to complete both a Digital Assessment and a Learning, Reading, Writing, Oral and Numeracy Assessment (LLN Assessment) online.

Please check your junk mail if this does not come to your inbox. All students are asked to complete the Digital and LLN assessments to determine any support requirements and to ensure the course and mode of delivery is suitable for the student.

Please allow one hour to complete the Digital and LLN assessments. You will need a computer with speakers or headphones as there is an audio section in the LLN assessment.

Your LLN and Digital assessments will need to be completed one week after receiving it to progress your application to the next stage, or your application may be withdrawn due to inactivity.

If you are unable to access the LLN assessment or the Digital assessment links please contact our Customer Experience team as soon possible.

Note: Completion of the LLN and Digital assessments does not guarantee a place in the course at Wodonga TAFE. Numbers are limited and selected applicants will be contacted to attend an interview. If an applicant is not accepted into their preferred course they will be contacted and provided information on alternate pathways and/or courses.

For traineeship information and enrolments, the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.