
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
Gain hands-on skills and professional techniques needed for a career in barbering. Learn modern haircuts, fades, wet shaves, beard and moustache trims, client care, and professional grooming standards in preparation for working in the commercial barbering industry.
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing

Confidently cut hair and perform beard and moustache trims using industry-standard barbering techniques.

Engage with clients to determine their needs, provide advice, and ensure positive customer experiences.
Train with Whitireia and WelTec to develop the technical and client service abilities needed for commercial barbering. Cover the latest trends in men's hair, grooming and beard styles, practise in real salon environments, and build a portfolio for a portable trade career. The programme covers both theoretical and practical barbering skills, client consultation, sales, and adherence to industry hygiene and safety standards.
What you need to know first
40 credits at NCEA Level 1, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits
A recognised equivalent qualification



Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
Gain hands-on skills and professional techniques needed for a career in barbering. Learn modern haircuts, fades, wet shaves, beard and moustache trims, client care, and professional grooming standards in preparation for working in the commercial barbering industry.
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing

Confidently cut hair and perform beard and moustache trims using industry-standard barbering techniques.

Engage with clients to determine their needs, provide advice, and ensure positive customer experiences.
Train with Whitireia and WelTec to develop the technical and client service abilities needed for commercial barbering. Cover the latest trends in men's hair, grooming and beard styles, practise in real salon environments, and build a portfolio for a portable trade career. The programme covers both theoretical and practical barbering skills, client consultation, sales, and adherence to industry hygiene and safety standards.
What you need to know first
40 credits at NCEA Level 1, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits
A recognised equivalent qualification


In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
It will take a total of 1 year

Deliver quality client service, give professional advice, and manage transactions in a barbering setting.
OR a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 or above, or equivalent
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
It will take a total of 1 year

Deliver quality client service, give professional advice, and manage transactions in a barbering setting.
OR a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 or above, or equivalent