Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support)
NZQF Level 3

About the course

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the hairdressing industry with people who have obtained sufficient knowledge, practical skills and attitudes to perform limited salon and client support services that contribute to the effective operation of the salon.

This qualification is suitable for learners who may have no prior knowledge or experience in support services for hairdressing salons and clients and who wish to provide limited salon support and client support services in a hairdressing salon.

Graduates will be capable of operating at a foundation level under supervision.

Entry requirements

Entry is open to students who are over the age of 16 years, or who have a school attendance exemption, and who have a strong interest in hairdressing. Applicants will undertake and interview for admission to the programme.

About the provider

VARDA (originally Waikato School of Hairdressing) has been under the management of Deb Clark since 1991. During this time VARDA has seen many, many students through its doors and successfully out the other side working in great salons and enjoying amazing careers.

VARDA not only tutors in hairdressing, which is a major focus, but their competencies extend to barbering (which is making a comeback), retail, hospitality, travel, tourism and fashion training. It's certainly worth considering VARDA as an option for further education and career choices.

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