BHB Academy, Palmerston North

About BHB Academy

BHB Academy is a specialist tertiary provider based in Palmerston North, offering NZQA-recognised qualifications in barbering, hair, and beauty. It operates a public-facing salon, barbershop, and beauty space where students gain practical experience under tutor supervision.

The institution was established in 1953 as The Hairdressing College. In 2016 it expanded its qualification offering and rebranded as BHB Academy. Programmes span from NCEA Level 2 to Level 4, covering barbering, hairdressing, cosmetics, and skincare.

BHB Academy holds a Category One rating and an Excellent rating in educational performance from NZQA. Its stated commitments include Māori learner support through whānau and community engagement, Māori representation in student leadership, and recognition of the Treaty of Waitangi as a basis for institutional governance.

STAR and Gateway Programmes

BHB Academy offers two secondary school partnership programmes for Manawatū students, along with a trial day and periodic short courses.

• STAR — hairdressing and beauty credits toward NCEA — one day per week, 9:00 am–3:00 pm
• Gateway — four hairdressing unit standards — industry placement, duration not specified
• Trial Day — no qualification — one day
• Short Courses — various beauty, hairdressing, or barbering skills — duration not specified; taster courses available during school holidays

Programmes

BHB Academy offers three NZQA-approved qualifications across hairdressing, barbering, and beauty.

• New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing Level 3 — NZQA-approved
• New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Barbering Level 4 — NZQA-approved
• New Zealand Certificate in Skincare and Cosmetics Level 3 — NZQA-approved

Subject area: Hairdressing/Beauty Therapy/Fashion

The Ministry of Education groups BHB Academy under Hairdressing/Beauty Therapy/Fashion — the broad field of education and training it's classified under in the official tertiary directory.

Address

Where BHB Academy is based, taken directly from the Ministry of Education's own address record for this provider.

• Street158 Broadway Avenue
• CityPalmerston North
• Postcode4410
• Territorial authorityPalmerston North City
• RegionManawatu-Wanganui Region

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Contact BHB Academy

Find the published contact details for BHB Academy, including its phone number, website and other available contact information.

• Phone+64 6 358 3879
• Websitewww.bhbacademy.ac.nz/

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