New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) (Level 3)
Course details
| Domestic tuition | $7,493 per year |
|---|---|
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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)
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About the provider
The Wellington Institute of Technology is a tertiary institution that trains around 6,100 students every year. We offer a range of industry-led qualifications from trades through to degrees and postgraduate programmes that are future-focused, developed alongside industry and provide students with practical skills so you can pursue your career goals.
WelTec is one of New Zealand's oldest tertiary education institutions and the second-oldest in Wellington. We’ve been helping people find their vocation since 1904.