New Zealand Certificate in Barber Skills (Level 3)

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the barbering industry with people who have the fundamental skills and knowledge to begin working at an entry level. It is aimed at learners who may not yet be equipped to work in industry and who may benefit from the opportunity to re-engage with the learning process in preparation for entering the barbering workplace. Without this qualification, these learners would not likely be taken on as workers within the barbering industry.

Graduates will be able to undertake basic initial barbering haircuts, using introductory barbering skills. They will be able to communicate effectively with clients at an entry-level, comply with health and safety requirements, and meet professional barbering expectations and standards.

They will not be considered qualified Commercial Barbers. They will be seen in industry as new entrants with pre-trade training.

This qualification is the first of two qualifications that provide alternative pathways to recognition as a qualified Commercial Barber. It would most likely be achieved through a provider, but could also be achieved through workplace-based learning.

Our story at Hair to Train (Tauranga Hair Design Academy Ltd) started in 1997 from our site at 9 Anson Street Tauranga. Hair to Train is the largest hairdressing training provider in the Western Bay of Plenty.

We at Hair to Train pride ourselves on providing relevant, innovative and the highest quality hairdressing training to our students, which include full time learners, hairdressing apprentices in training and Gateway students.

We offer our students a warm family cultured environment that supports the development of each student to enable them to be their very best. Our commercial hair salon mimics a real salon therefore we give our students the opportunity to work on “real clients”. This develops those employability skills and power skills that are required in any business today. At the Hair to Train hairdressing academy Tauranga, you will gain in detail knowledge about every aspect of hairdressing. From the theory of the craft through to quality work experience and practical step-by-step salon training. We are dedicated to creating professional hair stylists by inspiring growth and learning, maximising self-esteem and caring for each other.