Salon Skills Level 2 (Dual Enrolment)
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
An introductory, dual enrolment certificate for secondary school students covering salon skills needed for entry-level work or further training in hairdressing or beauty therapy.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Ara Christchurch, Christchurch
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Develop safe and effective salon skills
Learn industry-safe practices for working in a salon environment and deliver basic client care for beauty and hairdressing contexts.
Enhance professional and personal presentation
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in presenting an appropriate fashion image and maintaining personal standards for employment in beauty and hair salons.
Build communication and client service abilities
What You're Signing Up For
This course offers a foundational introduction to the salon environment for Year 11–13 students, including industry practice, safety, image, client and salon support, communication skills, and preparation for employment. The programme enables students to earn NCEA credits and gain a New Zealand Certificate in Salon Skills (Introductory), with a focus on skills relevant to both hairdressing and beauty therapy roles. Delivered part-time while still at school, this qualification is ideal for those considering a career in the personal care industry or intending to pursue further study in this area.
Course Content
- Apply safe work practices in the workplace
- Personal presentation for a beauty salon or clinic
- Knowledge of current fashion trends and beauty therapy history
- Relevance of anatomy and physiology to beauty therapy
- Presenting a personal fashion image for hairdressing
- Client service and care in hairdressing or barbering
- Positive customer service in retail environments
- Protecting clients during hairdressing services
- Salon and client communication and interaction
- Knowledge of sustainability concepts for salons
- Assisting with client service and salon preparation
- Order and supplies management in salons
- Assisting operators in salon environments
- Product display in salons
- Knowledge of observing technical skills in salons
- Job search skills
- Team communication
- Career planning
- Budgeting and managing personal finances
- Organisational communication
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hairdressing
Beauty Therapy
Retail
Future employment opportunities might be
Salon Assistant
Entry-level positions in hairdressing and beauty therapy
Retail customer service roles in beauty/hair