Become a barber of the razor’s edge.

From modern fades to beard trims to the classic short cuts, our NZ Certificate in Commercial Barbering will see you become a fully qualified barber in one year.

Learn barbering practice and theory from skilled professionals. Sharpen your barbering skills under supervision in our commercial barber shop FadeIT.

Open up your career opportunities in this exciting, creative industry.

There is one entry date per year:

• February

To be admitted to this programme applicants must meet the following requirements:

• 40 credits at NCEA Level 1, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits, or
• a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 or above, or
• a recognised equivalent.

Special and Discretionary Admission is also available.

Health and professional requirements

All applicants are required to:

• Sign a declaration that they are in good health (having no medical, physical or psychological conditions that would preclude working with vulnerable clients).

If the declaration identifies any issue that may impact on the applicant’s ability to complete the programme, the applicant can discuss these with the Programme Coordinator at an information session. EIT reserves the right to decline entry to the programme should an applicant’s health difficulties be such that they would be considered unsuitable for the type of work undertaken whilst on this programme or by graduates of this programme. This decision will be based on relevant professional association or industry requirements.

English language entry requirements

All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. Ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following:

• Successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (subject to NZQA conditions)
• Completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3 with any endorsement)
• IELTS Academic score of 5.5, with no band score lower than 5.0, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment
• Accepted international equivalents to the above IELTS scores
• Completion of an EIT assessment

Entry with credit

You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study while at high school, study at a private training establishment, workplace training, other tertiary study, life experiences or voluntary work. If you think you may qualify, you may want to apply for Cross Credit (CC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

• CC is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for CC if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
• RPL is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.

You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.

You must apply prior to enrolment. CC and RPL cannot be awarded for a course if you are already enrolled in that course.

For further information and enquiries about CC and RPL please contact the Programme Administrator, Kenzie Turnbull, on 06 830 1439 or email kturnbull@eit.ac.nz.

Transfers/cross credits

A similar qualification may be delivered at a number of other tertiary institutes around New Zealand. If you were to transfer to one of those other institutes you may be granted academic credit for some of the papers completed successfully while studying at EIT, but this is at the discretion of the other institute.

Please note: Fees are not transferable between institutes.

Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.

We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.

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