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A Salon Assistant provides services to clients in a hair salon. You might greet customers as they arrive and discuss available treatments with them. Salon Assistants might provide services such as hair washing or styling or you might help to keep the salon clean and tidy. You might also answer phone calls, make appointments and respond to customer enquiries.
Salon Assistants should be flexible and be able to follow instructions. It’s important that you have good personal skills and can provide excellent customer service. Salon Assistants need to communicate well with a range of clients. You should be able to manage your time well and prioritise your tasks.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Salon Assistant.
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If you’d like to work in at a modern salon or get prepared for a hairdressing apprenticeship try the Certificate II in Salon Assistant (SHB20216). It’s a hands-on qualification (completed over 6-12 months) that will teach you how to greet and prepare clients for their visit to the salon, provide shampoo and basin services, braid hair, and work as part of the salon team. Graduate ready for work as a salon assistant or confidently apply for an apprenticeship. Enquire now for a list of course dates, training centres, and your eligibility for concessions and subsidies..
Average duration: 6 months.
In Australia, a full time Salon Assistant generally earns $850 per week ($44,200 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.
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
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.
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Here are some potential career pathways within hairdressing and barbering. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Hairdressing and Barbering
Barber
$1,025 weekly pay
Salon Assistant
$850 weekly pay
Hairdresser
Salon Manager
$1,340 weekly pay
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