Hairdresser
Retro Hair

Do you have a keen interest in the Hairdressing and Beauty Services Industry and want to learn more? Are you studying a Certificate II in Salon Assistant as part of your VETDSS subject? If so, Retro Hair may have a great opportunity for you.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a student currently studying a VETDSS subject in Salon Assistant. The student will gain specific occupational skills with an experienced hairdresser.

Skills You Might Learn

The student may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable employability skills such as;
• Customer Service.
• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Attention to detail.
• Punctuality.
• Presentation.
• Hygiene.
• Problem solving.
• Planning.
• Initiative.
• Money Handling.
• Follow instructions.
• Work under supervision.
• Industry specific OH&S.

The student may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their secondary school studies they include:
• Hands-on practical experience.
• Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
• Working in real-life scenarios.
• Working with equipment necessary to the occupation.
• Liaising and working with supervisors, colleagues, industry personnel, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

As a Salon Assistant you will work in the hairdressing salon where duties may include greeting clients, scheduling appointments, drying hair to shape, washing clients' hair, cleaning the salon and selling products and services.
Duties may include but are not limited to;
• Observation of styling and coloring to develop a greater understanding about cutting & coloring techniques.
• Customer service requiring Interaction with clients in person.
• Contribute to health and safety of self and others.
• Provide shampoo and basin services.
• Dry hair to shape.
• Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas.
• Conduct salon financial transactions including handling of money.
• Greet and prepare clients for salon services.
• Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment.
• Communicate as part of a salon team.
• Rinse and neutralise chemically restructured hair.
• Research and use hairdressing industry information.
• Sell to the retail customer.
• General cleaning of salon including floor sweeping.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards hairdressing with a keen eye for detail and are self-motivated, willing to listen and follow instruction are encouraged to consider a future SWL placement to develop skills learned from their VETDSS subject in Salon Assistant.

Whilst the student is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Students must be interested in the hair and beauty industry, be sociable with good communication skills.
• Students must be willing to spend periods of time observing and to undertake necessary tasks as requested.
• Dress appropriately.
• Maintain interest and participate in tasks and work duties.
• Be well mannered and behave in a respectful and responsible manner.
• Be punctual.
• Follow management instructions.
• Act in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
• Work within the team.
• Listen and take advice from fellow workers.
• Respect other people’s belongings.
• Keep a note pad and pen handy to take notes for their own reference.
• Demonstrate the skills they have developed through their course.
• Take their Log Book to the work placement every day.

Dress Requirements

• Neat casual dress with enclosed foot wear. No inappropriate slogans or ripped clothing.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the tasks and duties carried out by the student, will be supplied by the Host Employer.

KMART Mildura is a supplier of appropriate hairdressing worksite clothing.

Special Transport Requirements

Public Transport is limited, students to check bus transport availability and or speak to parents/carer to organise transport prior to contacting employer.

Buslink Sunraysia: Ph: 5023 0274, Website: http://buslink.com.au/your-bus-service/mildura/

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• SHB20216 - Certificate II in Salon Assistant
• VIC20116 - VCAL Studies