Certificate II in Salon Assistant is the perfect gateway to starting a career in hairdressing. The course is a balanced approach to learning the workings of a hairdressing salon, dealing with customers and learning the day to day tasks of a working hairdresser
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The Certificate II in Salon Assistant students have all required tools and equipment supplied for this course. We do recommend that student purchase a hairdressing kit so they can start using the tools and also to complete the bonus online courses which will enable them to start learning hairdressing technique and skills.
The first stage is learn and practice basic techniques on a mannequin head or each. You will learn how to handle hair, sectioning, and how to correctly approach shampooing and styling hair. You will be introduced to hairdressing tools, how they work, how to hold them and how to correctly use them when drying hair. This stage will set you up with the skills and understanding to move onto the salon floor with confidence.
The second stage is taking all your practice techniques into the academy salon and start working on real clients. Our training team will guide you and support you as you gain confidence when dealing with clients’hair. Trainers will also do live demonstrations to allow you to learn and ask questions around specific hairdressing technique and styling. There is no better way to learn then through hands-on salon experience with real paying clients.
The third stage allows you to focus on refining your skills and learning finishing techniques. You will learn how to achieve basic hair styles and your trainers will assess the quality of in salon assisting skills and help you reach certification. This stage will make sure you are industry ready and have the skills to work in a salon. At the stage we also work on your professionalism and social skills.
To reach certification you will need to complete all technique and theory to The Hair Academy standards, have trainer sign off on all your practical skills, and be able to show your are competent and confident in you ability. Our standard is to train you so that you can finish the course and salon ready. It takes dedication, effort and hard work.
The Hair Academy has salon campuses located on the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Sydney. These locations are all live Salons where students learn to shampoo and style on real customers and learn to work in a live salon environment supervised by our training team. All of our students get the real hairdressing experience – and sweeping the floor.
Our online learning platform allows students to access online lessons and video, to help them understand and practice through watching trainers and industry professionals work. All full time students receive access to The Hair Academy online community.
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