New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3)
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
NMIT
Gain the practical skills and salon experience needed to start your career as a hairdresser with the New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3) at NMIT.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Nelson Campus, Nelson
It will take a total of 34 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Develop technical hairdressing skills
Gain fundamental skills in cutting, colouring, styling, and treating hair to a professional standard suitable for a salon environment.
Operate in a commercial salon
Build knowledge and confidence by applying skills in a real working salon, including client consultation and service delivery.
Understand salon operations
Acquire the ability to understand and contribute to the effective functioning of salon operations and client care.
What You're Signing Up For
This hands-on programme is designed for those seeking a career in hairdressing, offering comprehensive training in salon operations, client services, hair cutting, colouring, styling, and scalp treatments. Students practice their skills in a real-world salon environment, preparing them for work in a variety of settings such as boutique salons, fashion events, or even launching their own business. Supported by experienced tutors and equipped with the latest products and technology, graduates will have the confidence and ability to thrive in the hairdressing industry.
Course Content
- Salon operations and systems
- Client consultations
- Hair fashion and current trends
- Hair and scalp treatments
- Hair styling
- Basic hair cutting
- Hair colouring
- Salon practice with real clients
- Professional identity
- The client journey
- Reformation basics
- The art of hair design
- Introduction to sculpture
- Colour basics
- Salon discovery
- Competitions and creative events
What you need to know first
Open Entry if the delegated authority at the campus/site is satisfied that the applicant has the capability to complete the programme.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hairdressing
Beauty
Personal Care
Future employment opportunities might be
Hairdresser in a commercial or boutique salon
Salon assistant
Stylist for events or fashion shows