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Barbering qualification and standards review

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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 

It is important we get feedback from as many people and organisations as possible. Your feedback will help to ensure that the reviewed qualification and standards continue to meet the current and future needs of the sector.

Barbering review hui

We are hosting hui in Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington for industry, providers, ākonga, graduates and other stakeholders to give feedback. Please note that each hui is limited to 20 people. If there is demand, we will also offer online hui.

Christchurch 

Monday 2 September 9.30am–12pm 

Ara Institute of Canterbury, Madras Street 

RSVP: Email [email protected] by Friday 23 August 

Auckland 

Monday 9 September 9.30am–12pm 

Te Puni Kōkiri House, 9 Ronwood Avenue, Manukau 

RSVP: Email [email protected] by Friday 30 August 

Wellington 

Monday 16 September 9.30am–12.30pm 

Toi Mai offices, Tower B, 49 Tory Street 

RSVP: Email [email protected] by Friday 6 September

E hiahia ana mātou ki te rongo i tāu e whakaaro ai!

We want to hear what you think! 

Pre-review surveys

Industry representatives, education providers, graduates and any other interested individuals are invited to complete a survey about the currently listed qualification and standards. 

Click here for the qualification survey. 

Click here for the unit standards survey. 

The surveys will remain open until Monday 16 September.

Advisory Group | Te Puna Whāngai 

Another way to participate is to join an advisory group. You can signal your interest and how you might want to be involved. 

Review updates 

Updates will be posted on this website. If you wish to receive email updates and be consulted on the proposed changes to this qualification and/or make contact regarding this review, please email [email protected]