Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
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.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
It will take a total of 1 year

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

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

Deliver effective customer service and develop consultation and reception skills.
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.
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.

Hairdressing
Beauty & Personal Care
Salon Services

Salon assistant
Colourist
Fashion hair stylist
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
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.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
It will take a total of 1 year

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

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

Deliver effective customer service and develop consultation and reception skills.
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.
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.

Hairdressing
Beauty & Personal Care
Salon Services

Salon assistant
Colourist
Fashion hair stylist