New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3) (Salon Support)

Beauty & Personal Care

Gain fundamental skills in hairdressing and styling, including shampooing, treatments, colouring, basic cutting, and reception duties, with hands-on experience in a professional salon environment.

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NZQA Level 3 Certification

Study Level

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

It will take a total of 1 year

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Perform basic hairdressing tasks

Demonstrate skills in shampooing, treatments, basic colour application, and styling under supervision.

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Apply safe and hygienic work practices

Work professionally in a salon environment following hygiene and safety standards.

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Customer service and salon communication

Deliver effective customer service and develop consultation and reception skills.

What You're Signing Up For

The New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3) (Salon Support) provides learners with the essential skills required to work as a salon assistant or pursue further study or apprenticeships in hairdressing. You'll learn shampooing, treatments, applying colours, blow drying, long hair styling, salon reception, customer service, and safe hygienic practice, with real-world practice in a student salon.

Course Content

  • Fundamentals of hairdressing and styling
  • Elementary colour application (foils, highlights, lowlights)
  • Elementary blow drying and long hair styling
  • Hair treatments and scalp massage
  • Safe, hygienic, and professional practice
  • Reception, customer service, and consultation skills
  • Working on real clients in the salon
  • Teamwork in a salon environment
  • Opportunity for internship experiences (e.g., World of WearableArt™ Awards show)

What you need to know first

Open entry for domestic students.

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

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Hairdressing

  • Beauty & Personal Care

  • Salon Services

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Salon assistant

  • Colourist

  • Fashion hair stylist