This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work as salon assistants and are competent in communicating in the workplace, interacting with and providing service to clients and assistance to colleagues. They perform routine functions under direct supervision as part of a hairdressing team.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway and VETiS delivery.
Job roles
Salon Assistant
13 units must be completed:
8 core units
5 elective units:
a minimum of 3 units must be selected from the general elective units listed below
a maximum of 2 elective units may be selected from another endorsed Training Package or accredited course. These must be units which are first packaged at AQF level 2 or 3.
In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification (as per the AQF descriptors).
Core units | |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Perform shampoo and basin services | |
Greet and prepare clients for salon services | |
Dry hair to shape | |
Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas | |
Apply salon safety procedures | |
Communicate in the workplace | |
Work effectively in a retail environment | |
General elective units | |
Conduct financial transactions | |
Perform head, neck and shoulder massage | |
Apply hair colour products | |
Rinse and neutralise chemically restructured hair | |
Apply hair braiding techniques | |
Develop hairdressing industry knowledge | |
Merchandise products | |
Recommend hair, beauty and cosmetic products and services | |
Sell products and services | |
There are no entry requirements to this qualification.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills as identified by the hairdressing industry for this qualification. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options. | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | Use questioning and active listening to ascertain and respond to customer needs to ensure customers enjoy a positive experience that reflects salon values; regularly carrying out verbal instructions from other team members and supervisors; reading and interpreting simple workplace documents; completing simple written workplace forms and sharing work related information with other team members. |
Teamwork | Working collaboratively with other team members; supporting the team; respecting and understanding other views and giving and receiving feedback in the context of a salon environment where employees are expected to perform their individual tasks but also look for opportunities to assist others. |
Problem-solving | Demonstrating sensitivity to customer needs and concerns, anticipating problems and acting to avoid them where possible; solving problems in the context of a team structure where, after clarification, customer service issues or recognition of risk may be referred to a senior operator for resolution depending upon salon policy and procedures. |
Initiative and enterprise | Adapting to new situations, including changing workplace procedures. |
Planning and organising | Planning and carrying out simple salon tasks to timelines and priorities that are set by a senior operator. |
Self-management | Understanding and following salon policies regarding work availability, rosters and work duties; working within the salon culture by practising inclusive behaviour, effective management of personal presentation, hygiene, and time; efficiently prioritising and completing delegated tasks under instruction. |
Learning | Identifying personal strengths and weaknesses in the context of the job role; recognising own learning style, at work; accepting opportunities to learn new ways of doing things; implementing changes under instruction within the context of salon procedures. |
Technology | Using and maintaining a range of salon technology in the context of available equipment and salon procedures; recognising and reporting faulty equipment; following salon occupational health and safety procedures. |
