Salon Skills Level 2 (Youth Guarantee)
Prepare for further training or employment in hairdressing or beauty therapy.
Youth Guarantee programmes are FREE* and a great way to learn practical skills and gain a qualification. You can apply for these options if you're 16 to 24 years of age and no longer at school, or you're planning on leaving school.
Designed to give you real insight into the beauty and hair industries, this course provides an introduction to the salon environment and is an ideal launch pad for further training. It covers industry practice, industry safety, image, client and salon support, communication skills and preparation for employment.
Throughout the programme you'll have access to separate training salons for hairdressing and beauty therapy.
*Funding availability dependent.
Please note: places are limited on this course and funding may be exhausted throughout the year. We’re experiencing high volumes of demand for foundation education, and we’ll do our best to support and transition learners where possible.
Fees advised on Enrolment
Programme Credits
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Unit/ Achievement Standard Number |
Unit Standard Title | Version Number | NZQF Credits | Level 1 Credits | Level 2 Credits | Level 3 Credits | Level 4 Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17593 | Apply safe work practices in the workplace | 5 | 4 | 4 | |||
| 27639 | Describe key concepts and maintain personal presentation for a beauty salon or clinic | 2 | 3 | 3 | |||
| 27640 | Demonstrate knowledge of current fashion trends and history related to beauty therapy | 2 | 3 | 3 | |||
| 27641 | Describe the relevance of anatomy and physiology knowledge to beauty therapy practice | 2 | 3 | 3 | |||
| 28026 | Present a personal fashion image for work in a hairdressing salon environment | 1 | 3 | 3 | |||
| 9953 | Provide client service and care in a hairdressing or barbering salon environment | 6 | 4 | 4 | |||
| 11941 | Establish and maintain positive customer service interactions in a retail environment | 8 | 2 | 2 | |||
| 21936 | Protect the client for hairdressing services in a salon environment | 3 | 1 | 1 | |||
| 21938 | Converse and interact with clients and operators in a salon environment | 4 | 3 | 3 | |||
| 25439 | Demonstrate knowledge of sustainability concepts for a salon | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
| 27638 | Provide client service and care and assist the operator to prepare for service in a beauty salon or clinic | 2 | 3 | 3 | |||
| 21935 | Maintain order and supplies in a hairdressing or barbering salon environment | 4 | 5 | 5 | |||
| 21937 | Assist an operator in a salon environment | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||
| 25436 | Display products in the salon environment | 2 | 3 | 3 | |||
| 28027 | Demonstrate knowledge of undertaking an observation of technical skills in a salon | 2 | 3 | 3 | |||
| 4253 | Demonstrate knowledge of job search skills | 7 | 3 | 3 | |||
| 9677 | Communicate in a team or group which has an objective | 10 | 3 | 3 | |||
| 10781 | Produce a plan for own future directions | 6 | 3 | 3 | |||
| 24709 | Produce a budget to manage personal finances | 5 | 3 | 3 | |||
| 33019 | Communicate in an organisation | 1 | 3 | 3 | |||
| Total: | 61 | 3 | 58 | ||||
If you're a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident and between 16 to 24 years old, you can apply to study if you have left school or are intending to leave school & you have not achieved the equivalent level NCEA qualification at school
Funding assistance
If you face unexpected financial hardship during your studies, we have several funds that you can apply for. These are designed to enable you to continue your current course of study. We also have a wide range of scholarships and awards that can provide financial assistance.
Find out moreCareer opportunities
This qualification will equip you with basic skills to enter employment in hairdressing, Beauty Therapy industries, or to pathway into further training.
Study pathways
Next step programmes include the New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support)Level 3, New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Barbering Level 4 and the New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy Level 4.
Recommended school subjects
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
New Zealand Certificate in Salon Skills (Introductory)
Prepare for further training or employment in hairdressing or beauty therapy.
| Information | |
|---|---|
| Type | Youth Guarantee |
| Code | NZ2201 |
| Ara Credits | 60 |
| Level | 2 |
| May allow Dual Enrolment | Yes |
| May be eligible for Studylink? | Yes |
| Available Part time | Yes |
| May be eligible for Fees Free? | Yes |
| Reference | NZ2201-YOUT |
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MoreCredit Recognition
If you have work experience in this area, or a relevant prior qualification, you may be eligible for credit recognition towards this qualification.
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