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Certificate II in Salon Assistant
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SHB20216
You understand the rhythm of a professional salon. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to help you document your experience in client service and salon operations. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as this recognition pathway is available.
About This Qualification
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.
Qualification Code
SHB20216
Training Package
SHB — Hairdressing and Beauty Services Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
12 (8 core + 4 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
View on training.gov.au →RPL It Status: Not yet available — Registering interest
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Salon Assistant | Providing essential support to senior stylists by managing basin services, salon cleanliness, and client comfort. |
| Hairdressing Apprentice | Transitioning into formal trade training with a recognised foundation of salon operational knowledge. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓A current resume detailing your salon experience
- ✓Detailed position descriptions from previous salon roles
- ✓Letters of service from salon owners or managers
Basin & Technical Services
- ✓Records of providing shampoo and basin services
- ✓Evidence of drying hair to shape for clients
- ✓Logs of rinsing and neutralising chemically treated hair
Client & Salon Operations
- ✓Records of greeting clients and scheduling appointments
- ✓Evidence of conducting salon financial transactions
- ✓Documentation of tool sterilisation and work area maintenance
Retail & Inventory
- ✓Records of receiving and handling retail stock
- ✓Evidence of recommending salon products to clients
- ✓Photos of visual merchandise or retail displays
Safety & Communication
- ✓Workplace health and safety induction records
- ✓Logs of communication within a salon team
- ✓Certificates of attendance for product or safety training
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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