Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Master the art of barbering for a career in an expanding sector. This practical programme teaches traditional and contemporary barbering techniques, professional ethics, health and safety, and client engagement skills, preparing graduates for autonomous work as commercial barbers.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Madras Street Campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 1 year

Demonstrate competence in traditional and modern barbering techniques including cutting, fading, shaving, and grooming.

Apply professional ethics, health and safety standards within a commercial barbering setting.

Effectively manage front-of-house operations and utilize social media to build and retain clientele.
This one-year full-time certificate programme equips students with detailed knowledge and practical skills in barbering. It covers classic and modern barbering techniques including clipper work, fade styles, traditional wet shaves, scissor skills, and small hair detail, along with professional ethics, health and safety, front-of-house operations, and social media capability development. The course is taught by experts and includes experience in an on-site barber shop simulating real industry environment.
What you need to know first
40 credits at NCEA Level 1 including 10 literacy and 10 numeracy credits or recognised equivalent

Hairdressing
Beauty and Personal Care
Retail Services

Commercial Barber
Barber Shop Operator
Hairdressing Assistant
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Master the art of barbering for a career in an expanding sector. This practical programme teaches traditional and contemporary barbering techniques, professional ethics, health and safety, and client engagement skills, preparing graduates for autonomous work as commercial barbers.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Madras Street Campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 1 year

Demonstrate competence in traditional and modern barbering techniques including cutting, fading, shaving, and grooming.

Apply professional ethics, health and safety standards within a commercial barbering setting.

Effectively manage front-of-house operations and utilize social media to build and retain clientele.
This one-year full-time certificate programme equips students with detailed knowledge and practical skills in barbering. It covers classic and modern barbering techniques including clipper work, fade styles, traditional wet shaves, scissor skills, and small hair detail, along with professional ethics, health and safety, front-of-house operations, and social media capability development. The course is taught by experts and includes experience in an on-site barber shop simulating real industry environment.
What you need to know first
40 credits at NCEA Level 1 including 10 literacy and 10 numeracy credits or recognised equivalent

Hairdressing
Beauty and Personal Care
Retail Services

Commercial Barber
Barber Shop Operator
Hairdressing Assistant
Relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 or above or recognised equivalent
English proficiency meeting IELTS overall 5.5 with minimum band scores as specified
Self-employed Barber
Relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 or above or recognised equivalent
English proficiency meeting IELTS overall 5.5 with minimum band scores as specified
Self-employed Barber