A Certificate II course prepares you to become a Level One Apprentice Hairdresser or Salon Assistant. The course enables you to work under supervision and provide assistance to hairdressers. Students learn business skills such as customer service, safe work practices and communications skills. Students develop hairdressing industry knowledge, learn to shampoo hair, apply and remove semi permanent colours and dry hair.
Duration
10 weeks
Locations
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney
Course Structure
| Unit Code |
Unit of Competency |
| WRHCS201A |
Prepare clients for salon services |
| WRHCS202B |
Maintain tools and equipment |
| WRHCS204A |
Maintain and organise work areas |
| WRHCS205A |
Follow personal health and safety routines at work |
| WRHCS206A |
Perform head, neck and shoulder massage |
| WRHCS207A |
Develop hairdressing industry knowledge |
| WRHHD201A |
Dry hair to shape |
| SIRXCOM001A |
Communicate in the workplace |
| SIRXIND001A |
Work effectively in a retail environment |
| SIRXOHS001A |
Apply safe working practices |
| WRHCL201A |
Apply temporary hair colour and remove residual colour products |
| WRHHD202A |
Apply single, two and three strand braiding techniques |
| WRHWP201A |
Assist colleagues providing multiple salon services as a team member |
Mode of Study
This course is delivered in a classroom and if applicable in practical based environment with practical requirements simulated to reflect the real work situation. The delivery of training will include a mixture of classroom theory, practical delivery, group discussions, and individual research.
Assessment
This course includes a variety of assessment methods including:
- Written assessments
- One-on-one examinations
- Written examinations
- Teacher observation
- Project work
- Reflective work journals
- Oral presentations
- Class participation
- Discussions
- Role-plays
- Physical demonstration
- Debates
- Performing practical tasks and
- Student portfolio (including hand-outs, research notes, and readings)
Equipment and Uniform
Cost of uniform and tool kit ranges from A$1,100 to A$1,300.
