New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Emerging Stylist)

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

This qualification is suitable for learners with prior knowledge of salon support and client support services in a hairdressing salon, who wish to develop skills and knowledge towards becoming a hairstylist.

Graduates will be capable of operating at an intermediate level under broad guidance.

Cut Above Academy has been giving students the edge they need to become hairstylists, makeup and special effects artists of the future for more than 40 years.

The academy's commitment to giving students the skills for success makes it the ideal first step along a career path in the exciting hairdressing and creative makeup and sfx industries.

Cut Above is here to make graduates industry-ready so they can step up and perform at the top of their game.