New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3) (Salon Support)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
What you will learn
- Fundamentals of hairdressing and styling
- Understand the use of elementary colours, foils, highlights and lowlights
- Perform elementary blow-drying and long hair styling techniques
- Gain knowledge in hair treatments and scalp massage
- Learn about safe, hygienic and professional practice
- Work on real clients in the salon and develop your reception, customer service and consultation skills
- Opportunity to work on the World of WearableArt™ Awards show, regional competitions, fashion shows and theatre production
Career options
Work as a salon assistant. Or you might continue on with training as a second-year apprentice working in industry.
- Salon assistant
- Colourist
- Fashion hair stylist
Course Related Costs
This programme has additional course related costs of approximately $800 (2021 - includes combs, brushes, hairdryer etc)
Apply for your course related costs with Studylink.
Entry criteria
Under 20 years
NCEA level 1, or above
20+ years
If you’re 20 years or over, you may qualify for special admission on this programme. Contact us if you don’t meet the entry criteria as provided on the Under 20 information.
International IELTS
Minimum IELTS (academic) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5, or equivalent.
* International fees shown here do not include insurance and administration (currently approximately $780 per year of study)
Further study options
About the provider
Whitireia is a wholly-owned Crown entity subsidiary company of NZIST, known for its high student success rate and culturally diverse student body. Established in 1986, Whitieria has grown to become a highly respectable Tertiary Institution in Wellington, Porirua and Auckland.
We have highly-skilled teaching and support staff who work hard to support you every step of the way, with over 200 programmes of study covering masters, postgraduates, degree, diploma and certificate levels along with a number of short courses.
We welcome learners at every life stage: school leavers. University graduates, those preparing to re-enter the workforce. and current workers wanting to upskill or retain. We have a wide range of excellent support services to ensure you achieve your career goals.