Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
EIT
Develop your creativity and practical skills in a salon environment to become a fully qualified senior hair stylist with the NZ Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 4).
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hawke's Bay Campus, Napier
It will take a total of 1 year

Gain the skills and knowledge to qualify as a professional senior hair stylist, capable of delivering a full range of salon services at a high standard.

Develop expertise in advanced cutting (scissors, razors, clippers), advanced styling (wet and dry), perming, and colour techniques.

Learn to conduct client consultations and communicate effectively in a professional salon environment.
This one-year, full-time course equips students with advanced hairdressing techniques, delivered through project-based learning in a real-world salon setting. Students build on foundational hairdressing knowledge to develop skills in advanced cutting, colouring, styling, consultation, and reception, preparing them to work as senior stylists or in related hairdressing roles. The qualification is suitable for those with prior Level 3 hairdressing qualifications and offers industry-relevant learning with opportunities for career progression in hairstyling and hair care.
What you need to know first
Successful completion of the NZ Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3)
Applicants must be in good health (no medical, physical, or psychological conditions preventing work with vulnerable clients)

Hairdressing
Beauty
Personal Care

Senior Stylist
Colourist
Retail Sales
Salon Reception
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
EIT
Develop your creativity and practical skills in a salon environment to become a fully qualified senior hair stylist with the NZ Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 4).
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hawke's Bay Campus, Napier
It will take a total of 1 year

Gain the skills and knowledge to qualify as a professional senior hair stylist, capable of delivering a full range of salon services at a high standard.

Develop expertise in advanced cutting (scissors, razors, clippers), advanced styling (wet and dry), perming, and colour techniques.

Learn to conduct client consultations and communicate effectively in a professional salon environment.
This one-year, full-time course equips students with advanced hairdressing techniques, delivered through project-based learning in a real-world salon setting. Students build on foundational hairdressing knowledge to develop skills in advanced cutting, colouring, styling, consultation, and reception, preparing them to work as senior stylists or in related hairdressing roles. The qualification is suitable for those with prior Level 3 hairdressing qualifications and offers industry-relevant learning with opportunities for career progression in hairstyling and hair care.
What you need to know first
Successful completion of the NZ Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3)
Applicants must be in good health (no medical, physical, or psychological conditions preventing work with vulnerable clients)

Hairdressing
Beauty
Personal Care

Senior Stylist
Colourist
Retail Sales
Salon Reception
Meet EIT's English language requirements (IELTS 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0 or accepted equivalents for internationals)
Product Representative
Meet EIT's English language requirements (IELTS 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0 or accepted equivalents for internationals)
Product Representative