Program Overview

New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing

Overview

Learn essential skills such as shampooing, applying treatments or colours under supervision, styling and reception duties. You’ll also be introduced to cutting. Develop experience working as a team member in our salon. Take the opportunity to work on productions and fashion events.

Program Details

Level

3

Start Dates

• 23/02/2026 (Porirua)
• 23/02/2026 (Petone)

Duration

1 year, full-time

Domestic Fees

TBA

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 be selected as an intern for the World of WearableArt Awards show

Career Options

• Salon assistant
• Colourist
• Fashion hair stylist
• Pathway on to our NZ Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) (Level 4)

Entry Requirements

Domestic

Open entry

International

Minimum IELTS (academic) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5, or equivalent

Course Related Costs

Equipment Kit costs: Approximately $1000, may be less based on individual course requirements

These course related costs are not covered under any fees free funding schemes. To apply for course related costs (as a loan) visit studylink.

Ākonga who qualify for the MPTT (Māori and Pasifika Trades Training) scholarship may be able to have their course related costs covered.