We are reviewing the following qualification and standards:
# | Title | Level | Cr |
2115 | New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Barbering (Level 4) | 4 | 120 |
Unit Standards:
No. | Title | Cr | Level |
10646 | Apply initial barbering techniques | 20 | 2 |
19805 | Blow dry hair using barbering techniques | 5 | 2 |
10645 | Describe the development of barbering | 3 | 3 |
19806 | Consult with client for barbering services and analyse hair and scalp conditions | 20 | 3 |
19808 | Select and maintain barbering tools and equipment | 4 | 3 |
28018 | Demonstrate knowledge of removing product build-up from hair | 4 | 3 |
2886 | Design and shape beards and moustaches | 7 | 3 |
31946 | Demonstrate knowledge of skin and hair for barbering | 5 | 3 |
10647 | Wet shave facial hair using a cutthroat razor | 20 | 4 |
10648 | Complete a haircut using barbering techniques | 30 | 4 |
10650 | Perform barbering services in a commercial barbering workplace | 30 | 4 |
28017 | Converse and interact to create and maintain an atmosphere suitable for a barber shop | 5 | 4 |
10649 | Apply barbering services under workplace conditions | 20 | 5 |
Ngā mihi nui to everyone who attended our Barbering Qualification and Standards review hui in Ōtautahi (Christchurch), Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) and Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington), or completed a survey on the qualifications or standards.
A high-level summary of feedback from the hui is available here.
In October 2024, we will convene Te Puna Whāngai (Advisory Group) with representatives from industry and providers to update the qualification. A separate group will be formed later to review the standards.
We welcome your continued feedback! Please email any comments or questions to qualifications@toimai.nz