National Certificate in Employment Skills

The National Certificate in Employment Skills (NCES) recognises core skills and attributes necessary for successful employment and further learning. NCES is awarded to learners who have demonstrated competence in literacy and numeracy, and other personal and technical skills. These skills have been identified by employers as being important to ensure a learner is equipped to operate and be productive in the workplace.

Learners will continue to develop and grow as valued employees and demonstrate skills that contribute to lifelong learning.

This qualification is designed to be accessible so that learners are able to demonstrate competencies which will enable them to pathway onto skilled work and/or higher learning.

This qualification is intended to act as a springboard from which people may progress towards other higher level qualifications.

For the purposes of meeting the literacy and numeracy requirements, this qualification accepts credits from both unit standards and Level 1 recognised achievement standards. The literacy and numeracy requirements for this qualification can contribute to the literacy and numeracy requirements for NCEA Level 1.

Established in 1994, the Academy changed its name in 2011 to Harrington\Vaughan Academy of Hairdressing. Our purpose built facility at 24 Filleul Street, Dunedin, reflects the modern Salon and Barber environments and is an impressive and innovative teaching space. From entry level training while still at school, (Gateway) through to Professional Stylist and Commercial Barbering qualifications at level 4, H\V Academy can offer you a pathway to the right career for you. The Academy is a registered and accredited Category Two Provider with NZQA and the TEC and is based in the heart of Dunedin City, New Zealand. Harrington\Vaughan is currently the only South Island PTE delivering level 3 and 4 NZ Barber Quals.