NZ Certificate in Commercial Barbering (Level 4)

Summary

Where detail makes the difference!

Become a barber of the razor’s edge.

From modern fades to beard trims to the classic short cuts, our NZ Certificate in Commercial Barbering will see you become a fully qualified barber in one year.

Learn barbering practice and theory from skilled professionals. Sharpen your barbering skills under supervision in our commercial barber shop FadeIT.

Open up your career opportunities in this exciting, creative industry.

Career and Study Opportunities

The NZ Certificate in Commercial Barbering is intended as a stand-alone qualification in Barbering.

Upon graduating the world will be your oyster and career opportunities include:

• Barber shop owner/operator
• Pathway to Hairdressing
• Military stylist
• Theatre work

Outline

In this practically focused programme, you will learn from skilled professionals and gain the fundamental skills and knowledge required to work as a fully qualified barber.

This programme covers all aspects of the barbering industry, from barbering culture to modern fades, classic short cuts and beard trims, including in-house operations and client interactions. You will have the opportunity to put your skills and knowledge to practice with work-based learning in FadeIT, our on campus commercial barber shop, working with clients and the latest barbering tools and equipment. Each client service is a step closer to becoming a fully qualified commercial barber.

You will also learn how to comply with health and safety requirements and meet professional barbering expectations and industry standards to be able to successfully contribute to various commercial barber shop operations.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

• Apply underpinning barbering theory and practice to safely and professionally complete barbering cuts and services, and provide client consultation, care and advice as a commercial barber.
• Communicate with clients, peers, staff and suppliers as a commercial barber, in a culturally appropriate manner.
• Apply knowledge of health and safety requirements to contribute to commercial barber shop operations.

Come in and have a chat about your study options with the staff at our Hawke’s Bay campus and view the facilities anytime.

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to this programme applicants must meet the following requirements:

• 40 credits at NCEA Level 1, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits, or
• a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 or above, or
• a recognised equivalent.

Special and discretionary admission is also available.

Health and Professional Requirements

All applicants are required to:

• Sign a declaration that they are in good health (having no medical, physical or psychological conditions that would preclude working with vulnerable clients).

If the declaration identifies any issue that may impact on the applicant’s ability to complete the programme, the applicant can discuss these with the Programme Coordinator at an information session. EIT reserves the right to decline entry to the programme should an applicant’s health difficulties be such that they would be considered unsuitable for the type of work undertaken whilst on this programme or by graduates of this programme. This decision will be based on relevant professional association or industry requirements.

English Language Entry Requirements

All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. Ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following:

• Successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (subject to NZQA conditions)
• Completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3 with any endorsement)
• IELTS Academic score of 5.5, with no band score lower than 5.0, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment
• Accepted international equivalents to the above IELTS scores
• Completion of an EIT assessment

Entry with Credit

You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study while at high school, study at a private training establishment, workplace ...