New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) (Level 4)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
Keen to take your hairdressing skills to the next level and become a professional stylist?
This programme is designed just for you. Whether you're passionate about cutting-edge styles, perfecting your colouring techniques, or simply want to make your clients look and feel fabulous, this programme has it all.
This qualification is intended for people with prior knowledge of hairstyling and colouring tasks and basic hair cutting techniques, who wish to develop skills and knowledge to become a professional hairstylist.
Graduates will be recognised by industry as professional hairstylists, able to provide integrated fashion services, and capable of operating under broad guidance.
What you'll learn
In this programme, you'll dive deep into advanced hairdressing techniques, including:
Why choose NMIT?
Your career pathway
Graduates of this programme will be well-equipped to work independently as professional hairstylists in a commercial salon environment. You'll also have the skills to manage multiple client services efficiently, contributing to the overall profitability of a salon. Plus, this qualification opens doors to further study, such as the New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Advanced Colouring Skills) (Level 5) or the New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Advanced Cutting Skills) (Level 5).
Entry requirements
To be admitted to this programme, applicants must hold one of the following: New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3); or an equivalent qualification.
International applicants are required to have an IELTS score of 5.5 (general or academic) with no individual band lower than 5 from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules. To be admitted to this programme, applicants must hold one of the following: New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3); or an equivalent qualification.
About the provider
At NMIT, our goal is to ensure you graduate work-ready and confident in your knowledge and skills to step into a successful career. Our wrap-around support services guide you through the process of learning, teaching you skills for life and ensuring your well-being is supported so you can focus on achieving your goals.
NMIT strives to make meaningful and positive change to the businesses and members in our community. For nearly 120 years, we have stood strong as a cornerstone for high-quality tertiary education and community engagement Te Tauihu (the Top of the South).
This means when you join NMIT, you become connected to a network of industry partners and employment opportunities that can open doors for you. Our passionate tutors across multiple study areas are highly regarded and influential in their chosen fields.
Whatever path you wish to pursue, we'll do what we can to help you reach your goal. Our internationally recognised qualifications are yours for the taking, and the journey to get them can be a rewarding and uplifting experience.