New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Barbering (Level 4)
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
WITT
Gain the skills to become a professional barber with the New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Barbering (Level 4), preparing you for work in the barbering industry, including hands-on experience in cutting, fading, shaving, and providing client services.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki, Taranaki
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Perform barbering cuts and services
Apply 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 professionally
Communicate with clients, peers, staff, and suppliers as a commercial barber, in a culturally appropriate manner.
Apply health and safety requirements
Apply knowledge of health and safety requirements to contribute to commercial barber shop operations.
What You're Signing Up For
This one-year certificate programme teaches you the essentials to begin a career as a commercial barber. You will learn key barbering techniques such as haircuts, fades, shaves, facial grooming, and product advice. The course also covers professional identity and industry practice, as well as communication, health and safety, and culturally appropriate interactions. Students will undertake significant practical and theory-based learning, including work experience and a professional portfolio. Graduates are equipped to work independently in barbershops and related environments.
Course Content
- Professional identity in barbering
- Industry practice and workflow
- Hair analysis and cutting techniques
- Historical and cultural influences on barbering
- Facial grooming and straight razor shaving
- Finishing techniques
- Client service delivery
- Portfolio development
What you need to know first
40 credits at NCEA Level 1, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits; or a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 or above; or equivalent knowledge, skills, work experience or study.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Personal care
Barbering
Hairdressing
Beauty services
Future employment opportunities might be
Work independently as a qualified barber within a commercial environment
Employment in barbershops