Level 3 - Service Sector Waikato Trades Academy

In year two of the Service Industries programme you will have the opportunity to choose two areas that you have studied in year one to focus on and extend your learning for 16 days of tuition. All unit standards included in the year two programme are level 3 and count towards both your NCEA level 2 and level 3 qualifications.

The subjects available in year two include:

Hairdressing

Hairdressing is a creative and rewarding occupation for people with great social and communication skills. In this programme you will master the art of hair styling and many more of the necessary technical skills involved in this industry. You will also learn consulting techniques to help you provide clients with advice and information about hair and scalp care and solutions, all while gaining a valuable insight into the business side of the industry.

Beauty Therapy

Beauty Therapists play an important role in helping people look and feel their best. Applying makeup, spa services, manicures and pedicures are a few of the treatments and procedures you will master to help clients feel pampered and special. This Level 3 programme includes personal and professional requirements. You will also gain particular experience in providing all the technical aspects of nail treatments, including consultations and full gel manicures and pedicures.

Cookery

Cookery students have a passion for food and a desire to deliver a fantastic culinary experience to clients. You’ll learn basic cooking and food handling practices in Wintec’s working commercial kitchen at ‘Windows Restaurant’.

Upon completion of the programme you should be ready to take on an apprenticeship or continue into further study at Wintec. Please see www.youthguarantee.net.nz for a comprehensive list of vocational opportunities in this Pathway.

Vocational Pathway: Service Sector

Programme Modules: Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Cookery.

Entry Level: To move onto Year Two you are required to have completed 80% of the required credits from the Certificate in Services Industries Level 2 WTA programme, with 100% of the available credits achieved in the module subject/s you select to specialise in the Certificate in Service Industries Sector Level 3. Those who can demonstrate experience in service industry trades at secondary school, through recommendation of their Head of Technology/Trade teacher will also be considered.

NCEA Level: 3

Number of Credits: 32-39 credits

Duration of Programme: 30 days

Programme Structure: 1 day per week (8:30am - 3:00pm) during the school term.

Location: All Service Sector year two modules will be taught in Hamilton

City Campus, Hamilton: Tourism,Beauty Therapy

Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton: Cookery

Cost: Free to the student

Transport: To be arranged with your school and covered by WTA (if applicable)

Further Details: www.youthguarantee.net.nz

You must enrol through your school. See your Careers Advisor

Hairdressing – 16 days

Unit Standard	Module Title	Credits	Level	Version
2866	Shampoo hair and scalp	4	3	6
28844	Demonstrate knowledge of professional behaviour and legal requirements	3	3	1
28843	Demonstrate knowledge of personal health and hygiene, and self-styling, for working in a salon	2	3	1
25790	Select, maintain, and demonstrate safe handling of hairdressing equipment and hand held tools	4	3	2
2878	Analyse and Select Corrective Treatments for the Hair and Scalp	2	3	4

Beauty Therapy – 16 days

Unit Standard	Module Title	Credits	Level	Version
27172	Perform a manicure service	6	3	3
14139	Demonstrate knowledge of, select, and recommend cosmetics and toiletries	8	3	6
19592	Provide reception services for the beauty industry	4	3	6

Cookery – 16 days

Unit Standard	Module Title	Credits	Level	Version
13300	Prepare and cook basic stocks, sauces and soups in a commercial kitchen	5	3	5
13314	Prepare and cook egg dishes in a commercial kitchen	4	3	6
13315	Prepare and cook rice and farinaceous dishes in a commercial kitchen	6	3	5
20666	Demonstrate basic knowledge of contamination hazards and control methods used in a food business	2	3	6
24526	Apply safe working practices in a commercial kitchen	4	3	4