Academy Hair, Beauty & Retail

Program Overview

The UCOL Academy Hair, Beauty & Retail Programme is a one-day-per-week program for secondary school learners (years 11-13) that provides hands-on experience in hairdressing and beauty. The program covers topics such as fashion trends, sustainability, customer service, and anatomy and physiology. Successful completion prepares participants for further tertiary studies and careers in the hairdressing and beauty industry.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Content: The program introduces participants to the hairdressing and beauty industry, offering hands-on learning experience at UCOL training salons and an overview of the working environment.
• Structure: The program comprises 24 credits delivered over one day per week:
• Palmerston North:
Fridays
• Whanganui:
Thursdays
• Masterton:
Thursdays
• Levin:
Fridays
• Course Schedule:
• Start Date:
Week of 12 February 2024
• End Date:
Week ending 27 September 2024
• Individual Modules:
• Unit Standard 21939 (Level 1):
Demonstrate knowledge of fashion trends in relation to hairstyling. (3 credits)
• Unit Standard 24997 (Level 2):
Demonstrate knowledge of theft and fraud in a retail or distribution environment. (5 credits)
• Unit Standard 25439 (Level 2):
Demonstrate knowledge of sustainability concepts for a salon. (2 credits)
• Unit Standard 27640 (Level 2):
Demonstrate knowledge of current fashion trends and history related to beauty therapy. (3 credits)
• Unit Standard 27641 (Level 2):
Describe the relevance of anatomy and physiology knowledge to beauty therapy practice. (3 credits)
• Unit Standard 28026 (Level 2):
Present a personal fashion image for work in a hairdressing salon environment. (3 credits)
• Unit Standard 28295 (Level 2):
Demonstrate knowledge of serving customers in a retail environment. (5 credits)

Teaching:

• Learning Facilities: Professional hair and beauty salons.
• Teaching Methods: Hands-on learning experience and overview of the working environment.

Careers:

• Career & Study Outcomes: Successful completion of the program prepares participants for further tertiary studies in relevant fields and careers in hairdressing and beauty.
• Potential Career Paths:
• Dual Pathways New Zealand Certificate in Salon Skills (Introductory) Programme
• New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Emerging Stylist)
• New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy
• New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy
• New Zealand Certificate in Nail Technology

Other:

• Fees:
• Domestic Students: Fees-free (when criteria are met)
• Transport: Transport assistance is available if you meet the criteria.
• Attendance Expectations: Learners must maintain appropriate attendance at both secondary school and Academy to remain enrolled in the Academy Programme.
• Application Process:
• Application is arranged in partnership with parents/caregivers and the participant's school.
• How to Apply:
• Academy Application Form is available.
• Entry Requirements:
• Domestic: For year 11 - 13 secondary school learners (NZ Citizens, permanent residents or learners with an applicable visa allowing them to be enrolled in a secondary school).