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FREE | NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills (Hair and Beauty) [Level 2]
Go places with hair, beauty and styling skills
Get introduced to a range of subject areas and practical skills in studies in make up, skin care, hairdressing, barbering and personal styling. You could then go on to further studies in any of these areas.
Activities are hands-on and will include theory.
Dates
There are two entry dates per year:
- February
- July
Career Opportunities and Outcomes
The NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills (Hair and Beauty) [Level 2] is aimed at preparing you for further studies in the following programmes and to develop your skills when seeking employment or further study.
- NZ Certificate in Makeup and Skin Care (Introduction) [Level 3] leading into the NZ Certificate in Beauty Therapy [Level 4]
- NZ Certificate in Study and Career Preparation [Level 3]
- NZ Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) [Level 3] leading into the NZ Certificate in Hairdressing (Emerging Stylist) [Level 4] or the NZ Certificate in Commercial Barbering [Level 4]
- NZ Certificate in Sport, Recreation and Exercise [Level 3]
Outline
This is a project-based learning programme. The practical tasks actively involve you and represent some of the work you may encounter in a workplace.
This programme provides an introduction to hairdressing, barbering, beauty and personal styling.
Tasks or activities may include:
- Personal makeup skills
- Styling your own hair
- Making a hair or beauty product
- Personal styling for an interview
- Planing a classroom event
- Using professional hair, barbering and beauty products and tools
You are welcome to make an appointment to talk to a teaching staff member or Programme Coordinator about this programme and to view our facilities.
Academic Learning Services
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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Entry
Entry Requirements
Entry Criteria
This is an open entry programme which means no formal qualifications are required. You must be aged 16 or over and you are required to have a reasonable reading level in order to cope with the programme and to carry out written instruction.
Information Session
An information session is compulsory for all applicants as it is an opportunity for us to clarify what is involved in the programme and for you as a potential student to make sure the programme is right for you.
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 to be 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 Secretary, Gayle Simon, on 06 830 1562 or email gsimon@eit.ac.nz.
Credit 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.
Scholarships
EIT offers a variety of scholarships across various subjects and programme levels. Some scholarships are based on your age, some are specific to the subject you want to study. Not all scholarships are based on your academic ability and anyone wanting to study should investigate what scholarships are available to them.
You can find a list of EIT scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally. Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.