Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy (Level 2)

Beauty & Personal Care

A course by

Wintec

This hands-on, practical programme introduces students to entry-level hairdressing and beauty therapy skills aligned with NCEA Level 2, preparing them for industry employment.

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NZQA Level 2 Certification (30 Credits)

Study Level

Entry

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton

It will take a total of 31 weeks

This course requires 6 hours per week

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Foundational salon skills

Gain practical, entry-level skills in hairdressing and beauty therapy, including preparing hair, protecting clients, and assisting operators.

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Workplace and industry readiness

Understand key workplace requirements, sustainability concepts, supply management, and personal presentation in beauty and hairdressing environments.

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Client service and care

Provide basic client services and care suitable for a salon or clinic environment.

What You're Signing Up For

The Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy (Level 2) pathway develops students' foundational knowledge and practical abilities in hairdressing, beauty therapy, client service, and salon operations. The programme covers essential competencies—such as preparing hair, client care, assisting operators, and sustainability in salons—required by employers. Delivered over the school term as part of the Waikato Trades Academy, it enables students to gain skills that support career entry into the service and personal care industries.

Course Content

  • Demonstrate knowledge of workplace requirements for employment in a salon
  • Prepare hair for hairdressing service under supervision
  • Protect the client for hairdressing services in a salon environment
  • Assist an operator in a salon environment
  • Demonstrate knowledge of sustainability concepts for a salon
  • Maintain order and supplies for a beauty salon or clinic
  • Provide client service and care and assist the operator to prepare for service
  • Describe key concepts and maintain personal presentation for a beauty salon
  • Demonstrate knowledge of current fashion trends and history related to beauty therapy
  • Describe the relevance of anatomy and physiology knowledge to beauty therapy practice
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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Beauty Therapy

  • Hairdressing

  • Personal Care

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Entry-level employment in hairdressing

  • Entry-level employment in beauty therapy

  • Salon assistant