Hair and Beauty Skills Set - VDSS

Dreaming of a career in the hair and beauty industry but can’t decide which course is right for you? Or maybe you have a passion for hairstyling and makeup and would love to see what a career within the industry would be like? This skill set has been designed for you!

This skills set includes 17 units from within the hairdressing & beauty training package to offer as a two year VET DSS program, focussing on practical skills, hands on learning, and industry experiences.

Students will get to create a hair and makeup look for a professional photoshoot, they will listen to guest speakers, salon owners and senior stylists who will share their insight and knowledge on how you can have a successful career in the hair and beauty industry.

Product and equipment sessions with educators from Kryolan make-up, GHD styling, NAK haircare and Lish nails – including access to special student discounted pricing.

Proposed Units

SHBXWHS001 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
SIRRMER001 Produce visual merchandise displays
SHBXCCS002 Provide salon services to clients
SHBHBAS001 Provide shampoo and basin services
SHBHBAS002 Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation
SHBHDES001 Dry hair to shape
SHBBBOS001 Apply cosmetic tanning products
SHBBMUP002 Design and apply make-up
SHBBNLS001 Provide manicure and pedicure services
SHBBRES001 Research and apply beauty industry information
SHBBFAS001 Provide lash and brow services
SHBBMUP004 Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up
ICTWEB201 Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement
SHBBMUP003 Design and apply make-up for photography
SHBHCLS001 Apply hair colour products
SHBHDES002 Braid hair
SHBXCCS001 Conduct salon financial transactions

Pre-Requisites

Clothing and Equipment

• Uniform tunic will be supplied
• Skin Deep learning resources
• Logbook
• Makeup, brush set and classroom product and materials supplied
• Hairstyling kit

Pathways

• Certificate II Salon Assistant (7 credits)
• Certificate III Hairdressing (7 Credits)
• Certificate II Retail Cosmetics (7 credits)
• Certificate III Makeup (9 credits)
• Certificate III Beauty Services (9 Credits)
• Diploma of Beauty Therapy (9 Credits)

Potential Job Outcomes

Beauty Therapist, Hairdresser, Salon Assistant, Makeup Artist

Entry Requirements

This course is for students undertaking the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or the VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM). Please contact your school for more information.