Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Barbering (Level 4)
NZQF Level 4

About the course

Overview

*Subject to NZQA approval.

From classic techniques like wet shaves and scissor skills through to modern skills such as small hair detail, clipper work, and fades. You’ll do it all!

You’ll also gain a solid understanding of health and safety requirements, front-of-house operations, and how to market yourself effectively across social media platforms to help you attract and retain clients.

What you will learn

  • Barbering Culture
  • Barbering Skills
  • In-house Operations
  • History and Culture
  • Cut Throat Designs
  • Creation and Style
  • Client Interaction
  • Professional Barbering

Career opportunities

Graduates will have the knowledge and skills required to work independently as a qualified barber within a commercial environment, which may include but is not limited to barber shops, hospitals, or retirement villages.

About the provider

NorthTec is the region's largest provider of tertiary education, with multiple campuses and learning centres from Whangārei to our northernmost site in Kaitaia.

We’re transforming lives right here in Te Tai Tokerau, Northland so whether you imagine yourself as a chef, a nurse, or dream of getting a job in a trade, check out our over 100 programmes and enrol now for a brighter future.

Our largest campus is based at Raumanga, Whangārei, with the Future Trades campus in Dyer Street, and a Learning Centre in Kensington Stadium. There are also regional campuses in Ngāwhā and Kaitaia. We also have some online courses, providing education to people across the whole motu. NorthTec works in collaboration with other education providers, industry, iwi, and charitable trusts to provide industry specific,up-to-date training for all Te Tai Tokerau.

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