New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
Train towards a career in the hairdressing industry with the UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing.
##### Quick info
Level: 3
Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton
Duration: 1 year full-time (40 weeks)
Dates:
17 Feb 2025 – 21 Nov 2025
Domestic Fees:
*
$10,670.00
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International Fees:*
$26,614.00
Additional Fees
Compulsory course costs may apply.
* Fees are indicative only, and are inclusive of the student services levy and GST (goods and services tax). The fee shown is for one year of study.
Need Some Advice?Apply NowPDFEnrolment Guide and Form - Domestic StudentsDownload the Enrolment Guide and Form - Domestic Students.Get a start in hairdressing with the UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing. You'll learn skills such as reception duties, shampooing, applying treatments or colours, hairstyling and cutting techniques. You'll gain real-world experience in our on-site campus salons, where you'll develop skills and work on clients, performing hairdressing treatments with the support of your kaimahi (lecturer), and build confidence in your hairdressing skills. We have a strong culture of teamwork and applied learning.
If you enjoy hair styling and colour work, you'll love our annual History of Hair competition, where you can re-imagine and create a historic-themed hairstyle.
Keen to know more? Hear from recent graduate Charley MacDonald.
About the provider
UCOL in its many forms has been part of the community for more than a century. We are a proud example of a successful Institute of Technology and Polytechnic. We have a rich heritage and much to contribute to the future of vocational learning.
When you study with UCOL you’re much more than a number. We take the time to get to know you, to understand who you are. By sharing your strengths and what you want to achieve, we can truly help you get to where you want to be.
At UCOL, we’re here to support you all the way. Studying can be a challenge, we get that.
Study takes commitment, which, together with a learning style that suits you and the support you need, is a very powerful combination. At UCOL we encourage resilience and build self-confidence while you learn - providing our students with even greater opportunities.
As a student studying on or off campus, you can expect to learn skills and gain knowledge that sets you on your way. Gaining a qualification is a wonderful achievement that is earned, not given. We encourage you to stay in touch and make life-long learning a part of your journey. Ultimately, we want you to find your own place, whatever that may mean for you.
Our networks with local employers go beyond one-way exchanges, we value meaningful connections that are mutually beneficial. These relationships keep our education grounded, our programmes relevant, and job opportunities real. Our approach is truly collaborative.
UCOL graduates are well-rounded and possess the skills and values employers are looking. They are valued members of their local community. With campuses in Palmerston North, Whanganui, Wairarapa and Horowhenua, and various delivery locations, we’re well known throughout the central and lower North Island.
Being close to our communities is a vital part of who we are. We strive to deepen connections and help our communities to grow and prosper. We aspire to build positive, meaningful relationships that benefit our students and graduates. That is why we exist.