New Zealand Certificate in Salon Skills (Introductory) (Level 2)

The purpose of this qualification is to provide people preparing to work in the barbering, beauty or hairdressing sectors with an overview of the working environment, career pathway opportunities, and the basic knowledge and skills required to undertake employment and/or further training in their chosen sector of the beauty services industry.

This qualification provides the barbering, beauty and hairdressing sectors with graduates who will understand the requirements and procedures of a salon, and will therefore be more attractive to salon employers than those with no formal training in salon skills. Graduates will be capable of operating at an entry level under general supervision.

This qualification is designed for people who may benefit from the opportunity to re-engage with the learning process, in preparation for entering a salon workplace or undertaking further training towards a salon career. It provides a salon-specific preparation for people who are not yet ready to enrol in a programme leading to a Level 3 or Level 4 qualification, giving them the confidence to continue training and/or seek employment within a salon.

Servilles Academy was established in 1993 by Paul Serville (Founder and Director) who has over 50 years of experience in the industry. The academy was created with the intention of training the next generation of Hairdressers in New Zealand. Over the years the academy expanded, offering Barbering and Makeup courses, becoming Australasia’s leading and most award-winning Hairdressing, Barbering and Makeup academy.

The academy has earned its reputation as an exceptional training organisation (achieving the respected status a as a NZQA Category 1 provider) and is recognised both locally and internationally as a highly trusted and respected pioneer of Hairdressing, Barbering and Makeup education. This is reflected our numerous awards, including being named Australasian Education Organisation of the Year for three consecutive years.

The courses available at Servilles Academy are all NZQA approved qualifications, consisting of; Hairdressing (Level 3 and Level 4 certificates), Barbering (Level 3 certificate) and Makeup (Level 3 and Level 4 certificates). All of our courses are taught by our highly trained and passionate tutoring team, who each bring their own industry experiences and creative flare.

In addition to in-class learning, our students are also given the chance to partake in high-profile and diverse external opportunities, to give them a taste of work in the real world. Opportunities include; New Zealand Fashion Week, television programmes, live performances, runway shows and music videos for internationally renowned artists.