New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3)

Beauty & Personal Care

A course by

Manukau Institute of Technology

A full-time, one-year Level 3 certificate designed for beginners to develop technical and creative hairdressing skills and practical salon experience to start a career as a junior hairdresser.

NZ$9,300

inc GST

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NZQA Level 3 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

Entry

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

MIT Ōtara, Auckland

It will take a total of 1 year

This course requires 32 hours per week

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Professionalism in Hairdressing

Explain roles, responsibilities and attributes of a professional in the hairdressing industry and complete services reflecting professional identity.

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Salon Operations Knowledge

Use salon systems for client bookings, discuss policies and communicate professionally with diverse clients.

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Hair Design Skills

Conduct client consultations, apply design principles to hairstyles, recommend haircare products.

What You're Signing Up For

This programme is designed for people with no prior knowledge or experience in hairdressing. It provides training in hairstyling, colouring, and basic hair-cutting techniques along with knowledge to contribute to salon operations and client services. Graduates are prepared for junior hairdresser roles and can pursue further study in professional styling at Level 4. The programme includes practical and theoretical learning, supported by experienced tutors and in-salon training experiences.

Course Content

  • Professional Identity (10 credits): professionalism in hairdressing industry
  • Salon Discovery (15 credits): salon workflows, client booking systems, communication
  • The Art of Hair Design (20 credits): consultation process, design principles, product recommendation
  • Reformation Basics (15 credits): chemical reformation services
  • Introduction to Sculpture (15 credits): practical haircutting skills and professional practices
  • Colour Basics (20 credits): chemical hair colouring and decolouring processes
  • Client Journey (15 credits): professional behaviour and skills in hairdressing context
  • Grand Finale (10 credits): professional portfolio of hairstyles presentation

What you need to know first

Open entry; applicant must be capable of completing programme requirements

English language proficiency: IELTS 5.0 or equivalent for non-native speakers

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Hairdressing

  • Beauty industry

  • Personal services

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Junior hairdresser

  • Assistant stylist in hairdressing salons