New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3) (Salon Support)
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
Core skills this course teaches
Perform basic hairdressing tasks
Demonstrate skills in shampooing, treatments, basic colour application, and styling under supervision.
Apply safe and hygienic work practices
Work professionally in a salon environment following hygiene and safety standards.
Customer service and salon communication
Deliver effective customer service and develop consultation and reception skills.
What You're Signing Up For
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.
Course Content
- Fundamentals of hairdressing and styling
- Elementary colour application (foils, highlights, lowlights)
- Elementary blow drying and long hair styling
- Hair treatments and scalp massage
- Safe, hygienic, and professional practice
- Reception, customer service, and consultation skills
- Working on real clients in the salon
- Teamwork in a salon environment
- Opportunity for internship experiences (e.g., World of WearableArt™ Awards show)
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.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hairdressing
Beauty & Personal Care
Salon Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Salon assistant
Colourist
Fashion hair stylist