The Hair and Beauty industry
Rayelene Bennion is the Instructor for the Department of Tourism, Hospitality, Fashion and Travel at the Fiji National University’s National Training and Productivity Centre.
Are you creative and a huge fan of all things related to the Hair and Beauty industry? If so, you might be wondering what kind of job you can pursue that combines your interest in the hair and beauty industry and your creativity. To make a living from your natural talent and interests, you may want to consider a career in the hair and beauty industry.
A career in those fields begins with the right training. To work in this industry, you can undertake training at specialized institutions such as the Fiji National University’s (FNU), National Training and Productivity Centre (NTPC). After completing your studies, you would attain the skills and knowledge required to excel in the industry.
At NTPC’S Hair, Beauty and Spa Academy, students will learn about the various career pathways and opportunities available. No matter which path you choose to follow, your career will reflect your creativity and spark your interest daily.
The Academy was established in 2014. Due to the immense growth in the Hair and Beauty industry in Fiji and other Pacific Island countries, the demand has also increased for more certified beauty therapists, hairdressers, makeup artists, and massage therapists.
To address this, the Centre is working on a refurbished state-ofthe-art Hair, Beauty and Spa Academy that will be based at FNU’s Namaka Campus.
This will allow students to have access to more facilities for an enhanced student learning experience.
AT FNU, we value our social responsibilities and recognize the need to empower communities with hair, beauty, and spa training so that they can join the workforce and have self-sustainable revenuegenerating micro businesses.
Technology has made acquiring equipment and materials easy and convenient. It has also made learning new global trends and traits accessible and fun.
FNU’s National Training and Productivity Centre’s Department of Tourism, Hospitality, Fashion and Travel offer training which consists of presentations and discussions by the Facilitator, practical sessions, and group work. The institution also provides flexible learning timelines to cater to students.
Some of the courses offered by the Hair, Beauty and Spa Academy are:
■Certificate of Attainment in Hairdressing
■Certificate of Attainment in Beauty therapy
There are also short courses in.
■Brida● makeup
■Hairsty●i■g
■Me■’s Barbering
■Ma■icure and pedicure
■Ayurveda facial
■Ayurveda massage
■Haircutti■g
Whether you want to pursue work as a nail technician, hair stylist or makeup artist, enquire with our team on how to receive the required training at NTPC.
There are endless opportunities for creativity, entrepreneurship, innovation, education, business, art, and happiness. Hairdressing and beauty therapy industry workers have a rewarding career as they can build relationships with clients and help achieve their desired goals.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are of the author and do not In Any wAy rEflECt or rEprEsEnt the position of the Fiji National University