New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3)
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
Toi Ohomai
A hands-on, one-year foundation course to start your career as a hair stylist, covering practical hairdressing, client service, and basic salon operations.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
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Perform introductory hairdressing services
Demonstrate beginning skills in styling, blow-drying, moulding, setting, long hair-ups, colouring, and removal of colours.
Work in a professional salon
Experience hands-on training in a real professional salon, working with real clients and salon operations.
Client and reception services
Carry out reception duties and provide limited client consultation, ensuring positive client experiences.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3) provides a comprehensive introduction to hairdressing. Learn foundational styling skills such as blow-drying, moulding, setting, hair-ups, colouring, and client consultation, all within a professional salon environment. The program prepares you for entry-level roles in hairdressing and supports progression to further study or apprenticeship.
Course Content
- The Salon Assistant
- Shampoo Service and Scalp Massage
- Introduction to Hair Colouring and Product Knowledge
- Introduction to Hair Styling and Perming
- Elementary Hair Styling
- Introduction to Hair Cutting
- Salon Reception and Client Service
- Hair Colouring and Competition Work
What you need to know first
Attendance at an information session.
Admission according to Toi Ohomai Academic Regulations.
Evidence of ability to complete academic requirements (usually academic records, interviews, or prior study for entry at NZQA Level 3 or similar).
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Beauty
Personal Care
Hairdressing
Salon Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Salon Support Role
Salon Assistant
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