New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3)
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
Servilles Academy
A comprehensive, NZQA Level 3 certificate introducing students to all the key skills and knowledge needed for a career in hairdressing, including cutting, colouring, salon systems, and client care.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Servilles Academy, Auckland
It will take a total of 34 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Understand and perform hairdressing fundamentals
Gain a solid understanding of foundational hairdressing skills, including scissor cutting, shampooing, blow waving, and long hair styling.
Apply colour and highlight techniques
Understand and apply colour theory to practical situations on models and clients, including highlighting techniques.
Implement health and safety procedures
Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices in a salon setting.
What You're Signing Up For
This 34-week full-time course at Servilles Academy provides a solid foundation in hairdressing. Students learn essential skills such as scissor cutting, shampooing, blow-waving, colouring and highlighting, long hair styling, as well as the science of hair and skin, product knowledge, health and safety, and professional salon systems. The programme is designed to prepare graduates for a successful entry into the hairdressing industry.
Course Content
- Introduction to scissor cutting
- Fashion trends
- Shampoo, blow waving and setting
- Product knowledge
- Health and safety
- Salon systems and client care
- Colouring and highlighting
- Long hair styling
- Science of the hair and skin
- Understanding colour theory and application
What you need to know first
Age 16 or over
Passion and desire to excel in the hairdressing industry
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hairdressing
Beauty
Salon Services
Personal Care
Future employment opportunities might be
Junior hairdresser
Salon assistant