Salon Skills Level 2 (Youth Guarantee)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-07-22 | - |
Program Overview
The Salon Skills Level 2 program, a free initiative for youth aged 16-24, provides fundamental skills for employment in hairdressing or beauty therapy. Through practical training and industry knowledge, participants gain confidence and prepare for further training or careers in these fields. The program emphasizes positive attitudes, communication skills, and sustainability concepts in the salon environment.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Salon Skills Level 2 program is a Youth Guarantee initiative that provides free training for individuals aged 16-24 who are no longer in school or are planning to leave school. This introductory program aims to equip participants with fundamental skills for employment in the hairdressing or beauty therapy industries, or to prepare them for further training in these fields.
Objectives:
The program's objectives include:
- Providing participants with practical skills and knowledge relevant to the salon environment.
- Introducing participants to the basic principles of hairdressing and beauty therapy.
- Equipping participants with the skills and confidence necessary to pursue further training or employment in the beauty and hair industries.
- Promoting positive attitudes and behaviors towards work and the beauty/hair industry.
Description:
The program is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the salon environment, including industry practices, safety protocols, client service, communication skills, and preparation for employment. Participants will gain hands-on experience through separate training salons for hairdressing and beauty therapy. The program also covers important topics such as personal presentation, fashion trends, anatomy and physiology, and sustainability concepts.
Outline:
Program Content:
- Industry Practice
- Industry Safety
- Image
- Client and Salon Support
- Communication Skills
- Preparation for Employment
- Personal Fashion Image for Hairdressing
- Client Service and Care in Hairdressing
- Positive Customer Service Interactions in Retail
- Protecting the Client for Hairdressing Services
- Conversing and Interacting with Clients and Operators in a Salon
- Sustainability Concepts for a Salon
- Providing Client Service and Care in Beauty Therapy
- Maintaining Order and Supplies in a Hairdressing Salon
- Assisting an Operator in a Salon Environment
- Displaying Products in the Salon Environment
- Observing Technical Skills in a Salon
- Job Search Skills
- Communicating in a Team or Group
- Producing a Plan for Own Future Directions
- Producing a Budget to Manage Personal Finances
- Communicating in an Organisation
Structure:
The program consists of a total of 61 credits, with 3 credits at Level 1, 58 credits at Level 2, and no credits at Levels 3 or 4. The program is offered part-time and typically takes 19 weeks to complete.
Modules:
- Apply Safe Work Practices in the Workplace: This module covers safe working practices in the salon environment. (5 credits)
- Describe Key Concepts and Maintain Personal Presentation for a Beauty Salon or Clinic: This module focuses on key concepts and personal presentation in a beauty salon or clinic setting. (2 credits) (2 credits)
- Describe the Relevance of Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge to Beauty Therapy Practice: This module examines the importance of anatomy and physiology knowledge in beauty therapy practice. (2 credits)
- Present a Personal Fashion Image for Work in a Hairdressing Salon Environment: This module focuses on developing a personal fashion image for work in a hairdressing salon environment. (1 credit)
- Provide Client Service and Care in a Hairdressing or Barbering Salon Environment: This module covers client service and care in a hairdressing or barbering salon environment. (6 credits)
- Establish and Maintain Positive Customer Service Interactions in a Retail Environment: This module focuses on establishing and maintaining positive customer service interactions in a retail environment. (8 credits)
- Protect the Client for Hairdressing Services in a Salon Environment: This module covers protecting clients during hairdressing services in a salon environment. (3 credits)
- Converse and Interact with Clients and Operators in a Salon Environment: This module focuses on conversing and interacting effectively with clients and operators in a salon environment. (4 credits) (2 credits)
- Provide Client Service and Care and Assist the Operator to Prepare for Service in a Beauty Salon or Clinic: This module covers client service and care and assisting the operator in a beauty salon or clinic. (2 credits)
- Maintain Order and Supplies in a Hairdressing or Barbering Salon Environment: This module focuses on maintaining order and supplies in a hairdressing or barbering salon environment. (4 credits)
- Assist an Operator in a Salon Environment: This module covers assisting an operator in a salon environment. (4 credits)
- Display Products in the Salon Environment: This module focuses on displaying products effectively in the salon environment. (2 credits)
- Demonstrate Knowledge of Undertaking an Observation of Technical Skills in a Salon: This module covers observing technical skills in a salon environment. (2 credits)
- Demonstrate Knowledge of Job Search Skills: This module focuses on developing job search skills. (7 credits)
- Communicate in a Team or Group Which Has an Objective: This module covers communication in a team or group setting with an objective. (10 credits) (6 credits)
- Produce a Budget to Manage Personal Finances: This module covers managing personal finances through budgeting. (5 credits) (1 credit)
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:
- Assignments
- Practical assessments
- Portfolios
- Presentations
- Tests
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Practical workshops
- Group work
- Individual study
Faculty:
The program is taught by experienced and qualified instructors who have expertise in the beauty and hair industries.
Unique Approaches:
The program may incorporate unique approaches to teaching, such as guest speakers, industry visits, and simulations.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates may pursue careers in the following areas:
- Hairdresser
- Beauty therapist
- Salon assistant
- Retail assistant
- Customer service representative
Career Opportunities:
Graduates may find employment in a variety of settings, including:
- Hair salons
- Beauty salons
- Spas
- Retail stores
- Customer service centers
Career Outcomes:
Graduates of the program are well-prepared to enter the workforce and make a positive contribution to the beauty and hair industries.
Other:
Academic Requirements:
- New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- Between 16 and 24 years old
- Left school or intending to leave school
Study Pathways:
Graduates may pursue further training in the following areas:
- New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) Level 3
- New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Barbering Level 4
- New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy Level 4
Recommended School Subjects:
English, Mathematics, Science
