How do I become a salon assistant?
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SHB30416
Certificate III in Hairdressing
On Campus
18 months
Unavailable
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Demi International
SHB30516
Certificate III in Barbering
On Campus
18 months
Unavailable
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Demi International
SHB30321
Certificate III in Nail Technology
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 14 months
$0 - $10,255
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
+ 19 more
SHB30121
Certificate III in Beauty Services
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $11,863
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
+ 36 more
SHB20216
Certificate II in Salon Assistant
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $5,785
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
+ 33 more
SHBBFAS005
Provide Facial Treatments and Skin Care Recommendations
On Campus
2 - 11 weeks
$0 - $2,800
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
SHBBNLS007
Provide Manicure and Pedicare Services
Blended, On Campus
1 - 4 days
$0 - $2,920
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
SHBBNLS009
Apply Acrylic Nail Enhancements
Blended, On Campus
2 - 3 weeks
$1,500 - $2,200
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
SHBBBOS007
Apply Cosmetic Tanning Products
Blended, On Campus
1 - 4 days
$0 - $1,018
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
+ 2 more
SHBBNLS011
Use Electric File Equipment for Nail Services
On Campus
6 weeks
$440 - $800
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
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Common questions
How much does a Salon Assistant earn?
In Australia, a full time Salon Assistant generally earns $1,086 per week ($56,472 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
Courses.com.au Team
Industry expert
What are the job opportunities for a Salon Assistant?
This industry has seen an increase in employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 900 people working in this job role in Australia compared to 740 five years ago. Salon Assistants may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
Courses.com.au Team
Industry expert
How do I become a Salon Assistant?
If you’d like to start a career as a Salon Assistant, consider enrolling in a Certificate II in Salon Assistant. You’ll learn to prepare clients for services, provide shampoo and basin services and work as part of a salon team.
Courses.com.au Team
Industry expert
Further reading
How to start a career as a Personal Assistant
2nd December 2021
