Introduction to Barbering (Dual Enrolment)

Program Overview

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This dual enrollment program introduces students to essential barbering skills, customer service, and communication techniques. It combines hands-on practical learning with theoretical knowledge, preparing students for a career in barbering or related fields. Upon completion, students can progress to the full-time New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Barbering (Level 4).

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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Introduction to Barbering (Dual Enrolment):

This program is designed as a pathway into the full-time New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Barbering (Level 4). It is offered as a one-day-a-week program alongside your general studies at school.

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Objectives:

• Gain essential skills for a barbering career.
• Learn basic barbering techniques.
• Develop customer service and communication skills for the retail barbering environment.

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Description:

The program combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical experience. It covers a range of topics including:

• Blow drying hair using barbering techniques
• Customer service and communication in a retail environment
• Maintaining order and supplies in a barbering salon
• Client interaction and communication
• Team communication
• Communication within an organization
• Client service and care in a barbering salon

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Outline:

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Content:

• Basic barbering techniques
• Customer service and communication
• Retail barbering environment
• Order and supply management
• Client interaction and communication
• Team communication
• Organizational communication
• Client service and care

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Structure:

• One-day-a-week program
• Dual Enrolment alongside school studies

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Modules:

• Blow dry hair using barbering techniques (5 credits)
• Establish and maintain positive customer service interactions in a retail environment (8 credits)
• Maintain order and supplies in a hairdressing or barbering salon environment (5 credits)
• Converse and interact with clients and operators in a salon environment (4 credits)
• Communicate in a team or group which has an objective (3 credits)
• Communicate in an organisation (3 credits)
• Provide client service and care in a hairdressing or barbering salon environment (6 credits)

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Teaching:

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Teaching methods:

• Hands-on practical learning

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Careers:

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Potential career paths:

• Barber
• Hairdresser
• Salon manager

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Opportunities:

• Work in a barber shop, salon, or spa
• Start your own business

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Outcomes:

• Upon successful completion, students can progress to the full-time New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Barbering (Level 4).

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Other:

• This program is part of Ara Institute of Canterbury.
• From 2023, Ara Institute of Canterbury will become part of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.
• The program is currently under review as part of the reform of vocational education training.