Certificate in Commercial Barbering (Level 4)
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
Campus Information
Whangarei
Whangarei is home to multiple learning centres all with their own specialities to provide the best learning experience possible.
Intakes
- Feb
Application Processing Time in Days: 5
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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.
PSW Opportunity
Level 7 (Bachelor’s degree)
- Duration: Equal to length of study (typically up to 3 years)
- Requirement: minimum 30 weeks full time study in NZ
Level 7 (Graduate Diploma)
Eligible for PSWV
Conditions:
- Must also hold a Bachelor’s degree (NZ or overseas)
- Duration: Up to length of study (typically 1 year)
Level 8 (Postgraduate Diploma)
- Duration: Equal to length of study, OR
- Up to 3 years in some cases (if part of higher qualification pathway)
Level 9 and 10 (Master’s degree and Doctoral degree)
- Duration: 3 years
- Condition: Must study at least 30 weeks in New Zealand
- Most eligible international students can work up to 25 hours per week during study and full-time during scheduled breaks, only if their student visa includes work rights.
- Foundation, pathway and short courses have different rules.
- Not allowed for part time students.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
To be admitted to this programme applicants must meet the following requirements:
- 40 credits at NCEA Level 1, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits;or a recognised equivalent
- OR A relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 or above; or a recognised equivalent qualification.
Special and Discretionary Admission is also available.
International applicants are required to have an IELTS score of 5.5 (general or academic) with no individual band lower than 5 from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules.
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 10 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
26000 NZD
Average Cost of Living: 20000 NZD /year
Application Fee: N/A