Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Salon Skills (Introductory) (Level 2)
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
UCOL
Gain foundational skills in hairdressing and beauty therapy in a salon environment with UCOL's introductory level 2 certificate.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
UCOL Wairarapa, Masterton
It will take a total of 9 months


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Understand salon workplace requirements
Demonstrate knowledge of workplace requirements for employment in a salon.

Apply anatomy and physiology to beauty therapy
Describe the relevance of anatomy and physiology knowledge to beauty therapy practice.

Perform client service and care
Provide client service and care in hairdressing or beauty salons and assist operators.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme offers year 12-13 secondary students an introduction to the hairdressing and beauty services industry. Students will learn practical salon skills, explore career pathways in hair and beauty, develop personal presentation, client service, communication, and employability skills. The course provides experience in fully equipped salons while working towards a nationally recognised NZQA qualification.
Course Content
- Knowledge of workplace requirements for employment in a salon
- Relevance of anatomy and physiology to beauty therapy practice
- Client journey in a salon
- Personal fashion image for salon work
- Basic beauty concepts and personal presentation
- Fashion trends and history in beauty therapy
- Customer service and maintaining a positive attitude
- Client service and care in salons
- Supporting operators and preparing for service
- Client protection and safety
- Maintaining salon order and supplies
- Communication with clients and colleagues
- Observation of technical salon skills
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Creating a CV and job search skills
What you need to know first
Year 12 - 13 secondary school learners
NZ Citizens, permanent residents or eligible visa holders
Aged 16 years or over
Applications must be received from participating schools
English language proficiency if English is not your first language (IELTS or equivalent)

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Beauty Therapy
Hairdressing
Personal Services

Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level positions in hairdressing salons
Entry-level positions in beauty therapy clinics
Further study/career progression in hairdressing or beauty therapy


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