Barbering
Study Barbering
New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Barbering
Learn how to perform all the skills required to be a fully qualified barber in a growing industry. Taught out of our Wellington Central (Te Kāhui Auaha) and Porirua campuses, students will learn clipper and scissor cuts, fades, wet shaving and the crucial social skills needed to communicate with clients. Get hands-on industry experience surrounded by like-minded people.
- Level 4
- 34 weeks including work experience
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Give yourself credit
Use the knowledge and skills you already have to fast-track your qualification with minimum cost. Workplace-learning, volunteering, professional development, other provider qualifications and online courses or units can be recognised as prior learning and put towards your future diploma or degree.
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Behind the chair: Meet Barbering Tutor Rachel Williams
Rachel walked into Whitireia and WelTec with over 20 years’ experience in the barbering industry. Now, she brings her wealth of knowledge to ākonga (students) through tutoring the Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Barbering programme. We talked to Rachel about what to expect in the programme, tips for aspiring barbers and her hair and barbering journey.
Get pampered for a fraction of the cost
Level up your look and get some well-deserved pampering at our student-run salons open to the public. Hairdressing services include colour and styling, barbering includes cuts and shaves, and beauty therapy services include facial and eye treatments, manicures, pedicures, and waxing. Our training salons are run by students, fully-supervised by professionals.
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