NZ Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support)
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
Cut Above Academy
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.
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
Core skills this course teaches
Professional Salon Support
Deliver competent and professional support in a salon setting, assisting senior stylists and maintaining high client care standards.
Workplace Health and Hygiene
Uphold and implement workplace health, safety, and hygiene standards consistent with industry expectations.
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
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Beauty
Personal Care
Hairdressing
Future employment opportunities might be
Salon assistant
Junior hairdresser
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