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Certificate II in Hairdressing

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Introduce yourself to the world of hairdressing with pre-vocational training for work in the industry.

Gain basic knowledge of the operations of a commercially operating salon and learn how to provide general assistance in a hairdressing salon.

This qualification will provide students with the skills and knowledge to work as a salon assistant.

Upon completion students will competently:

  • communicate in the workplace
  • interact with clients
  • provide service to clients
  • assist colleagues
  • perform routine functions under supervision.

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
Trades College

VU's Certificate 2 in Hairdressing will prepare you for a future traineeship or apprenticeship

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Careers

  • Salon Assistant

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

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Course Objectives

This qualification will provide students with the skills and knowledge to work as a salon assistant.

Upon completion students will competently:

  • communicate in the workplace
  • interact with clients
  • provide service to clients
  • assist colleagues
  • perform routine functions under supervision.
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Units and electives

13 units must be completed:

  • 8 core units
  • 5 elective units

Core Units

Elective Units

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

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Admission Information

  • All students are interviewed for selection.
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How to apply for this course

We are currently accepting applications for this course. You can apply direct to VU.

When you're ready to apply:

  1. Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
  2. Submit a TAFE Direct Entry Application form
  3. As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
    • submit supplementary forms
    • attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
    • submit a folio
    • sit a test

    Details about extra requirements are available from the Trades College.

    You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.

Transferring between VU courses

Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.

You can also contact us directly:

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100

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Information about course fees, articulation and credit transfer, recognition of prior learning, admission and enrolment procedures, examinations, and services available to students can be accessed on the University’s website or by contacting the University directly on +61 3 9919 6100.

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