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New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) – Pending Approval

Gain the foundation skills needed to start a career in hairdressing.

Domestic
Duration
1 Year Full-time
Level
3
Credits
120
Fees
Pending
Delivery
On campus
Location
Greymouth
Intakes
March
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About the programme

This programme has been designed to provide an introduction to hairdressing and a foundation to build upon with further study. You'll learn about salon culture, hierarchy and terminology so you can communicate appropriately with clients, peers and supervisors. During the introduction to cutting, you'll learn basic cutting technology and techniques.

*Please note that this programme is pending approval with NZQA, but we are now accepting applications

Core elements

The programme covers:

 

  • Hairdressing theory and practice
  • Client consultations, including hair and scalp analysis
  • Application of shampoo, conditioner and treatments
  • Removal of colour from clients’ hair and scalp
  • Hair shape, form, texture and direction
  • Performing hair-styling tasks using a range of techniques and styling tools
  • Using and maintaining cutting tools
  • Undertaking a range of colouring and de-colouring services
  • Chemical reformation services
  • Personal hygiene and presentation
  • Health and safety
  • Environmental requirements of a salon

Further study options

The Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) leads onto several other qualifications in this sector, including the Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) Level 4 and the Certificate in Commercial Barbering at Ara Institute of Canterbury.

Career opportunities

This qualification shows employers that you can perform basic tasks competently within a salon environment and enables you to be employed as a junior or assistant stylist in a hairdressing salon.

You will be offered a place subject to meeting the entry and selection requirements and the availability of places on the programme. The Polytechnic reserves the right to not accept late applications, i.e., after the programme has started. The Polytechnic reserves the right to cancel, prior to commencement, any programme which does not attract a minimum number of students. The fees shown are indicative only. Both domestic and international fees are subject to change. For further information visit here.