Make up School Sydney

SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management

Develop high-level skills in staff leadership, recruitment, and building a high-performing salon culture.

COURSE DETAILS

Qualification Code: SHB50216

RTO Code: 91503

Course Name: Diploma of Salon Management

Delivery Mode: • Face-to-face delivery of practical training in a simulated salon environment that replicates industry conditions.

Course Duration: 6 to 12 months

Course Intakes: 4 (four) intakes throughout the year at the start of a term (Jan – April – July – Oct).

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Course Overview

This qualification is designed to provide students with the advanced skills and knowledge required to manage and operate a salon or personal services business.

The course focuses on developing competencies in business management, team leadership, financial control, marketing, and customer service, preparing students for supervisory and management roles within the hairdressing and beauty industry.

Training is delivered through a combination of face-to-face classroom sessions and theory-based assessments, supported by practical activities and real-world business scenarios.

This course is suitable for experienced hairdressers, beauty therapists, or individuals seeking to move into salon management or business ownership roles.

This is a nationally recognised qualification under the SHB Hairdressing and Beauty Services Training Package, delivered in accordance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015.

Additional Information

Entry Requirements

Students must:

  • Be 18 years or older
  • Provide valid identification
  • Meet Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirements
  • Have relevant industry experience or prior qualification (recommended)

This course is delivered through:

  • Face-to-face classroom training
  • Online or written theory-based assessments
  • Case studies and practical business scenarios

Assessment methods may include:

  • Written or online theory assessments
  • Case studies and business projects
  • Workplace scenarios and role plays
  • Practical tasks and presentations

Students must demonstrate competency in all required units.

Typical duration: 6 to 12 months

Study mode: Full-time or part-time options may be available

Upon successful completion, students may seek employment as:

  • Salon Manager
  • Business Owner (Salon or Beauty Business)
  • Senior Stylist / Supervisor
  • Spa or Clinic Manager

Students will develop advanced management and operational skills, including:

  • Managing salon operations and daily business activities
  • Leading and supervising staff
  • Financial planning, budgeting, and cost control
  • Marketing and promoting salon services
  • Customer service and client relationship management
  • Stock control and supplier management
  • Workplace health, safety, and compliance
  • Business planning and development

Graduates may find employment in:

  • Hair and beauty salons
  • Day spas and wellness centres
  • Cosmetic and grooming businesses
  • Self-employed salon ownership

After completing this qualification, students may progress to:

  • Advanced business or management qualifications
  • Specialist beauty or hairdressing courses

Course Units

CodeTitleCore / Elective
BSBHRM404*Review human resource functionsCore
BSBHRM506*Manage recruitment selection and induction processesCore
BSBSUS501*Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainabilityCore
SHBXPSM001Lead teams in a personal services environmentCore
SHBXPSM002Manage treatment services and sales deliveryCore
SHBXWHS002*Provide a safe work environmentCore
SHBXPSM003Promote a personal services businessCore
BSBWOR501*Manage personal work priorities and professional developmentElective
BSBSMB406*Manage small business financesElective
SHBXPSM004Develop a product and service rangeElective

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Makeup School Sydney (RTO 91503) offers hands-on training in beauty, hair, health, and business from our Rockdale campus to get you job-ready.

RTO Code: 91503

ABN:51 089 307 371