Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
EIT
A 1-year, full-time NZQA Level 4 certificate that prepares students to work as fully qualified barbers, with hands-on training in barbering practices, client service, and commercial shop operations.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hawke's Bay Campus, Napier
It will take a total of 1 year

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.
The NZ Certificate in Commercial Barbering (Level 4) at EIT is a practical qualification designed to equip students with essential barbering skills and knowledge. Learn modern and classic cutting techniques, beard trims, and barbering theory under the guidance of skilled professionals. All students gain hands-on experience working with clients in EIT’s commercial barber shop. Graduates are prepared to become professional barbers and are ready for diverse career opportunities in the barbering industry.
What you need to know first
40 credits at NCEA Level 1, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits

Barbering
Hairdressing
Personal Care

Barber shop owner/operator
Professional barber
Military stylist
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
EIT
A 1-year, full-time NZQA Level 4 certificate that prepares students to work as fully qualified barbers, with hands-on training in barbering practices, client service, and commercial shop operations.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hawke's Bay Campus, Napier
It will take a total of 1 year

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.
The NZ Certificate in Commercial Barbering (Level 4) at EIT is a practical qualification designed to equip students with essential barbering skills and knowledge. Learn modern and classic cutting techniques, beard trims, and barbering theory under the guidance of skilled professionals. All students gain hands-on experience working with clients in EIT’s commercial barber shop. Graduates are prepared to become professional barbers and are ready for diverse career opportunities in the barbering industry.
What you need to know first
40 credits at NCEA Level 1, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits

Barbering
Hairdressing
Personal Care

Barber shop owner/operator
Professional barber
Military stylist
A relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 or above
A recognised equivalent
Declaration of good health (no conditions precluding work with vulnerable clients)
Acceptable level of English language fluency (via study, NZCEL Level 3, IELTS 5.5 no band <5.0, accepted equivalents, or EIT assessment)
Theatre work
Pathway to hairdressing roles
A relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 or above
A recognised equivalent
Declaration of good health (no conditions precluding work with vulnerable clients)
Acceptable level of English language fluency (via study, NZCEL Level 3, IELTS 5.5 no band <5.0, accepted equivalents, or EIT assessment)
Theatre work
Pathway to hairdressing roles