New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
Develop cutting-edge skills.
Hairdressing is an exciting and dynamic industry with opportunities in New Zealand and abroad. Whether you want to work at a boutique salon, behind the scenes at fashion shows and movie sets, or launch your own successful salon, this is the place to start.
Gain real-world experience at our on-campus salon. Fully equipped with the latest technology and products, you’ll perfect a professional standard of skills without leaving campus.
Hands-on learning is our focus, and you will have access to our world-class facilities and highly experienced and attentive tutors. Work on clients with the support of your kaimahi (tutor) and build confidence in your hairdressing skills. You'll learn the essential skills to become a hairdresser including salon operations and systems, client consultations, hair fashion, hair and scalp treatments, styling, basic hair cutting and colouring, and open salon practise.
When you graduate, you will have the knowledge, practical skills and attributes to contribute to the effective operation of a salon and perform a range of salon and client services. Become a cut above the rest with experience with real clients in a real-world setting, making you highly competitive in the job market.
"To sculpt a head of hair with scissors is an art form. It's in pursuit of art."- Vidal Sassoon
Head Zone
The Nelson Head Zone hairdressing salon aims to mirror the atmosphere of a commercial salon to prepare our students for entering the hairdressing industry.
World of Wearable Art Awards Show
Every year, we take ten students from across the programmes to join us in Wellington at the World of Wearable Art Awards Show.
Students get the chance to work at the event and experience the breadth of opportunities available to skilled stylists.
Competitions
There are plenty of opportunities to allow your creativity to shine throughout the programme with fun competitions and events.
Entry requirements
General admission
Open Entry if the delegated authority at the campus/site is satisfied that the applicant has the capability to complete the requirements of the programme.
English language requirements
All applicants (international and domestic) for whom English or te reo Māori is not a first language need to provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme. International applicants are required to have an IELTS score of 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.
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.