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Certificate in Salon Skills
Certificate in Salon Skills

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Certificate in Salon Skills

Beauty & Personal Care

A course by

Cut Above Academy

A foundational Level 2 certificate course introducing core salon skills for hairdressing, barbering, makeup, customer service, and employability in the beauty industry.

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NZQA Level 2 Certification

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Auckland City Campus, Auckland

It will take a total of 16 weeks

FREE COURSE
NZ$0

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Free for real. No catch, just your next step waiting.


NZQA Level 2 Certification

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Certificate in Salon Skills

- A course by

Cut Above Academy

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Core skills this course teaches

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Develop foundational hairdressing and barbering skills

Gain introductory abilities in hairdressing, barbering, and special effects makeup needed for entry-level salon work.

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Understand fashion and personal image for the beauty industry

Learn fashion trends and how they apply to client presentation and services within beauty sectors.

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Provide effective customer service

Demonstrate customer service, reception, and effective communication skills essential for salon environments.

About This Course

This 16-week full-time course equips students with essential salon skills to meet the fast-paced demands of today's employers in the beauty industry. Covering introductory hairdressing, barbering, special effects makeup, customer service, teamwork, communication, and employability skills, the course prepares learners for entry-level work or further study. It emphasizes practical skills, fashion trends, and effective work habits.

Course Content

  • Fashion trends and personal image for the beauty industry
  • Introductory skills in Hairdressing
  • Barbering basics
  • Special Effects and Makeup introduction
  • Customer service skills
  • Effective employee and communication skills
  • Job search skills and career pathways in the beauty industry
  • Good work habits and problem-solving skills
  • Communication and reception skills
  • Teamwork

Entry Requirements

No NCEA qualifications OR NCEA Level 1

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Build towards these roles

Entry-level hairdressing rolesSalon assistantReceptionist in beauty/hairdressing salonsStart of career in makeup, barbering, or related personal care roles
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Build skills in these industries

HairdressingBeauty industryPersonal care

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