VET

Diploma of Salon Management

Melbourne College of Hairdressing Beauty Therapy & Natural Medicine Pty Ltd

This qualification reflects the role of senior managers and small business owners of personal services businesses. They are responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operation of the business and for planning, monitoring and evaluating the work of the team. Salon managers also

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Key highlights for VET pathways.

Hairdressing Salon OwnerBeauty Therapy Salon ManagerNail Salon Manager

Duration

35 weeks

Fees

AU$ 7,350 Annually

Salary

Strong earning potential

Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of senior managers and small business owners of personal services businesses. They are responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operation of the business and for planning, monitoring and evaluating the work of the team. Salon managers also operate with significant autonomy to make strategic business management decisions.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a salon manager in any type of personal service business including hairdressing or beauty salons, barber shops and spas.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Career Outcomes

Hairdressing Salon Owner

Hairdressing Salon Owners own and operate hair salons. Like Hairdressing Salon Managers, they are often also qualified Hairdressers. Hairdressing Salon Owners require a range of business and management skills including staff supervision, financial management and promotion of the business.

Beauty Therapy Salon Manager

Beauty Therapy Salon Managers manage beauty therapy businesses, undertaking client contact and business responsibilities. Depending on the salon they may also provide a range of face and body treatments.

Nail Salon Manager

Nail Salon Managers or Owner/Operators run nail technician salons, dealing with client contact and business management. They may also identify skin and nail conditions and provide manicures, pedicures, artificial nails and nail art services.

Salon Manager

Salon Managers own or operate beauty therapy or hairdressing businesses. They focus on building the business, establishing a personal services culture, leading and developing teams, implementing marketing activities, and ensuring all occupational health and safety requirements are maintained. Depending on the salon, they may also provide a range of hair and body treatments.

CRICOS Details

Diploma of Salon Management is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by Melbourne College of Hairdressing Beauty Therapy & Natural Medicine Pty Ltd in 080301 - Business Management.

  • CRICOS course code: 093651F
  • Provider: Melbourne College of Hairdressing Beauty Therapy & Natural Medicine Pty Ltd
  • Course level: Diploma
  • Study level: VET
  • Field of education: 080301 - Business Management
  • National qualification code: SHB50216
  • Dual qualification: No
  • Foundation studies: No
  • Work component: No
  • Course language: English
  • Duration: 35 weeks
  • Locations: Docklands, VIC

This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.