NZ Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support)

Beauty & Personal Care

Launch your career in hairdressing with this hands-on, Level 3 NZ Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) from Cut Above. Gain essential salon skills, develop industry knowledge and prepare for employment or further study.

NZ$12,009

inc GST

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NZQA Level 3 Certification

Study Level

Entry

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Auckland City Campus, Ground floor, 360 Queen Street, Auckland

It will take a total of 32 weeks

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Professional Salon Support

Deliver competent and professional support in a salon setting, assisting senior stylists and maintaining high client care standards.

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Workplace Health and Hygiene

Uphold and implement workplace health, safety, and hygiene standards consistent with industry expectations.

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Hair and Scalp Treatments

Perform a range of basic hairdressing tasks including hair and scalp treatments for healthy, vibrant hair.

What You're Signing Up For

This certificate is an ideal first step for those aspiring to a hairdressing career. Delivered by expert tutors in a supportive, creative environment, you will develop all the foundational skills to thrive in a salon environment: client care, health and safety, styling, colour, cutting techniques, reception, and product knowledge. The highly practical training ensures graduates are work-ready for roles like salon assistant or can progress to more advanced hairdressing study. The course includes a professional hairdressing kit and support building your portfolio.

Course Content

  • Professional client care and assisting stylists
  • Workplace health, safety, and hygiene standards
  • Hair and scalp treatments
  • Shampooing and blow-drying techniques
  • Styling long hair and setting techniques
  • Retail product knowledge and reception expertise
  • Scissor and cutting techniques
  • Colouring, highlighting, and foiling methods
  • Building a portfolio
  • Hands-on salon environment training

What you need to know first

Applicants must be 16 years of age or older on commencement of the programme

Demonstrate a basic understanding of spoken and written English

Completed NCEA Level 1 (or equivalent)

Interview with course advisor

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Beauty

  • Personal Care

  • Hairdressing

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Salon assistant

  • Junior hairdresser

  • Start hairdressing apprenticeship

  • Freelance hairstylist (for makeup artists)

  • Roles in film, TV, theatre and editorial styling

  • Bridal/special event hairstylist

  • Session stylist

  • Product education or brand representation