Gateway Course
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
Servilles Academy
A short programme supporting secondary school students with industry-based salon learning, hands-on academy attendance, and supervised salon work experience to prepare for a career in the beauty, hairdressing, and personal care industry.
NZ$627
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Workplace experience
Complete a supervised work placement to gain real-world exposure and experience in the salon industry.
Gain practical salon skills
Develop foundational technical and professional skills applicable to salon environments such as hairdressing, barbering, and makeup.
About This Course
The Gateway Course at Servilles Academy offers secondary school students an introduction to the world of salon services through a combination of academy-delivered training and a supervised work placement. Students will develop relevant knowledge and practical skills needed for the salon workplace, gain insight into the hairdressing, barbering, and makeup industries, and prepare for further study towards formal qualifications.
Course Content
- 4 days academy-based industry training
- 10 day supervised salon work placement
- Portfolio and evidence collection for unit standards
- Introduction to hairdressing, barbering, and makeup protocols
- Training in workplace expectations and customer service
Entry Requirements
Secondary school enrolment (Gateway programme via school)
Coordination with school Gateway Coordinator or Careers Advisor
Build towards these roles
Salon AssistantHairdressing ApprenticeBarbering ApprenticeMakeup Counter Assistant
Build skills in these industries
BeautyHairdressingBarberingPersonal Care Services
