Course details

FREE | NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills (Hair and Beauty) (Level 2)
NZQF Level 2

About the course

Go places with hair, beauty and styling skills

Get introduced to a range of subject areas and practical skills that will give you options for future work and/or study. You will be focusing on hair, beauty and personal styling.

Activities are hands-on, and you will learn all about goal setting, communication skills and numeracy within a hair, beauty and personal styling context. Practical and theory tasks are combined and embedded throughout all aspects of the programme with a view to providing a foundation for further study or employment.

Career and Study Opportunities

The NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills (Hair and Beauty) [Level 2] is aimed at preparing you for further studies in the following programmes and to develop your skills when seeking employment or further study.

  • NZ Certificate in Makeup and Skin Care (Introduction) [Level 3] leading into the NZ Certificate in Beauty Therapy [Level 4]
  • NZ Certificate in Study and Career Preparation [Level 3]
  • NZ Certificate in Hairdressing [Level 3] leading into the NZ Certificate in Hairdressing [Level 4] or the NZ Certificate in Commercial Barbering [Level 4]
  • NZ Certificate in Sport, Recreation and Exercise [Level 3]

Outline

This is a project-based learning programme. The practical tasks actively involve you and represent some of the work you may encounter in a workplace.

This programme provides an introduction to hairdressing, beauty and personal styling.

Tasks or activities may include:

  • Personal makeup skills
  • Styling your own hair
  • Making a hair or beauty product
  • Personal styling for an interview
  • Planning a classroom event
  • Using professional hair and beauty products and tools

You are welcome to make an appointment to talk to a teaching staff member or Programme Coordinator about this programme and to view our facilities.

Academic Learning Services

Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.

We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.

Find out more:

Hawke’s Bay Campus
Tairāwhiti Campus

About the provider

The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) offers you over 160 qualifications from certificate and diploma, to degree and postgraduate level at campuses in Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) and Auckland. Or learn at one of our Regional Learning Centres situated in Hastings, Maraenui, Ruatoria, Waipukurau and Wairoa. EIT Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's most attractive campuses with superb architecture and shaded outdoor areas for study on warm days. EIT Tairāwhiti two campuses are located in the heart of Gisborne, near the Taruheru River, and you can get more central than EIT Auckland location on Queen Street! When you choose to study at EIT you'll get the kind of experiences that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead, whether you want to break into your chosen career or change direction in life.

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