SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant

Formal recognition for salon workers who provide shampoo, basin and client-support services in a hairdressing salon under supervision.

Overview

If you’ve spent time greeting clients, washing hair and keeping a hairdressing salon running smoothly, your day-to-day work already lines up with the SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal process that lets you convert that hands-on salon experience into a nationally recognised qualification. ATSR guides you through building the right evidence and connects you with a partner RTO, who carries out the assessment and issues the qualification. The result is the same AQF-registered certificate, recognising the skills you already use in the salon every day.

Career Opportunities

Salon Assistant

Performs routine salon tasks such as greeting clients, washing hair and assisting hairdressers with client services.

Reference: training.gov.au

Benefits

Salon Skills RecognitionGet formal, nationally recognised acknowledgement for the shampoo, basin and client-service skills you already use in a working salon.

Pathway to ProgressUse this qualification as a foundation for further training pathways in the salon industry, such as hairdressing or beauty services.

Our Trusted Partners Offering the Qualification

Colour Cosmetica Academy Pty Ltd

RTO Code: 40055

Nationally Recognised

ASQA Registered

RPL Specialist

Documents & Evidence you might require

Is your experience eligible for certification?

General Documents

Your identification Documents
USI Number
Detailed Resume
Work Reference Letter(s)
Payslips
Previous Qualifications (If Any)

Project & Work Evidence

Records or rosters showing your work hours in a hairdressing or beauty salon
Photos or job sheets showing shampoo and basin services you have provided to clients
Evidence of hair drying and finishing services you have carried out for clients
Records showing how you maintain, clean and organise salon tools, equipment and work areas
Evidence of conducting salon financial transactions, such as till reconciliation or point-of-sale records
Examples of greeting and preparing clients for salon services, such as booking sheets or client intake forms
Evidence of following workplace health and safety procedures in a salon environment
Evidence of complying with salon policies and procedures, such as induction or onboarding records
Examples of communicating and working as part of a salon team, such as rosters, handover notes or team meeting records

Working Photos & Videos

Photos taken in a real, active workplace or worksite
Applicant clearly visible working in a professional setting
Videos recorded on site showing relevant tasks being performed
Each video approximately 90-120 seconds in length

[NB: RTO might ask for more evidences based on qualification requirements]

Labor Opportunity in Australian Industry

1,400Employed

19Median Age

1,800Annual Employment Growth

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Employed, Median Age, Annual Employment Growth) · Jobs and Skills Australia (Employed, Median Age, Annual Employment Growth)

Industry Average Salary

$1,224Median per week

$63,648Yearly income

Ref: Your Career (Median per week, Yearly income)

How It Works

Once your Student Agreement is signed and your initial payment is confirmed, your RPL journey begins — here's what to expect at each stage.

Collect Your Evidence

Using your personalised checklist, gather evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience. This may include employment records, certificates, photos, videos, or supervisor references. Your Navigator will guide you every step of the way.

Receive Your Enrolment & RPL Docs

We'll send your Enrolment Form and LLN Assessment to complete first. Following that, you'll receive your SelfAssessment Form and Third-Party Verification Form to work through carefully before moving to the next step.

Submit Your Completed Forms

Complete and sign all required forms, then return them along with your full evidence portfolio. Ensure every section is filled in, all signatures are included, and all supporting documents are attached before submitting.

Assessment and Competency Review

Your RTO Assessor will review and map your evidence against the required unit competencies. Where further clarification is needed, a competency conversation will be conducted to confirm your knowledge and skills.

Outcome Issued

Once assessed as competent across all required units, the RTO will formally issue your certificate or Statement of Attainment. Your real-world experience is now officially recognised as a nationally accredited qualification.

Disclaimer: ATSR is a facilitator of RPL. Qualifications are issued by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) upon successful assessment.

Payment & Refund

Personalised quote after your consultation

Pricing based on your individual advised pathway

RTO name and all payment options included

No payment until you've accepted your quote

Refunds available in line with our policy

Payment options

✦ 4 interest-free instalments available

Debit / Credit Card

Bank Transfer

Payment Options

Your fees are confirmed before you commit — no surprises.

After your initial consultation, you'll receive a personalised quote that includes your total fee based on your individual advised pathway, the name of the assessing RTO, and all available payment options. No payment is required until you've reviewed and accepted your quote.

Refund Policy

We're committed to your outcome — and we back that with our refund policy.

Our navigators support you through the process to help ensure your portfolio meets the RTO's requirements before it's submitted. If the RTO finds your application ineligible after portfolio submission, you may be entitled to a refund of fees paid to ATSR, in accordance with our and the RTO's refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a Certificate II in Salon Assistant through RPL without doing a full course?

Yes, if you've been working as a salon assistant, that experience can be formally assessed against the Certificate II instead of you enrolling in a complete course. ATSR helps you gather your evidence, and the formal assessment is carried out by our partner RTO.

What evidence do you need for RPL as a salon assistant?

You need evidence from a real, active salon workplace, such as photos of you clearly working in a professional setting and short videos showing you performing tasks like greeting clients or washing hair. The assessor checks this evidence against the routine salon tasks covered by the certificate.

Is an RPL Certificate II in Salon Assistant the same qualification as one from a training provider?

Yes, it's the same AQF-registered Certificate II in Salon Assistant, issued by an ASQA-registered RTO no matter which pathway you take to get it. RPL is a formally recognised route to the identical qualification, not a separate or lesser one.

Does a Certificate II in Salon Assistant lead to a hairdressing apprenticeship?

A Certificate II in Salon Assistant formally recognises the client-facing and support tasks you're already doing in a salon, covering the salon assistant role itself rather than a hairdressing trade qualification. It gives you a nationally recognised credential for the work you're doing now, which sits alongside a separate hairdressing apprenticeship pathway if that's the direction you want to take next.

Secure your status as a certified Salon Assistant professional today

Turn your hands-on salon experience into a nationally recognised qualification.