Barbering unit standard review

Toi Mai is currently reviewing the following barbering unit standards as part of the New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Barbering (level 4) review.

Level	Standard number	Title
Level 2
2	10646	Apply initial barbering techniques
2	19805	Blow dry hair using barbering techniques
Level 3
3	2886	Design and shape beards and moustaches
3	10645	Describe the development of barbering
3	19806	Consult with client for barbering services and analyse hair and scalp conditions
3	19808	Select and maintain barbering tools and equipment
3	28018	Demonstrate knowledge of removing product build-up from hair
3	31946	Demonstrate knowledge of skin and hair for barbering
Level 4
4	10647	Wet shave facial hair using a cutthroat razor
4	10648	Complete a haircut using barbering techniques
4	10650	Perform barbering services in a commercial barbering workplace
4	28017	Converse and interact to create and maintain an atmosphere suitable for a barber shop
Level 5
5	10649	Apply barbering services under workplace conditions
In addition, please consider the unit standards below that are sometimes used in barbering programmes.
3	28845	Demonstrate safe and professional practice in the salon environment
3	28848	Apply knowledge of common hair and scalp conditions to complete a limited scope consultation

If you have any questions or would like to provide feedback on these units, please email us by 14 March 2025 at [email protected]