Learn how to perform all the skills required to be a fully qualified barber in a growing industry. Taught out of our Wellington Central (Te Kāhui Auaha) and Porirua campuses, students will learn clipper and scissor cuts, fades, wet shaving and the crucial social skills needed to communicate with clients. Get hands-on industry experience surrounded by like-minded people.
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Rachel walked into Whitireia and WelTec with over 20 years’ experience in the barbering industry. Now, she brings her wealth of knowledge to ākonga (students) through tutoring the Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Barbering programme. We talked to Rachel about what to expect in the programme, tips for aspiring barbers and her hair and barbering journey.
Level up your look and get some well-deserved pampering at our student-run salons open to the public. Hairdressing services include colour and styling, barbering includes cuts and shaves, and beauty therapy services include facial and eye treatments, manicures, pedicures, and waxing. Our training salons are run by students, fully-supervised by professionals.
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