Hairdressing and Beauty Services (Level 3)
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
Wintec
Gain practical skills in hairdressing and beauty services in a salon and spa environment, preparing for work or further study in the beauty and hair industries.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 31 weeks
This course requires 6 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Apply shampoo and hair/scalp treatments
Demonstrate knowledge of and apply shampoo and treatments to the hair and scalp.
Dress long hair
Dress long hair into foundation styles suitable for industry needs.
Knowledge of nail structure and anatomy
Demonstrate understanding of the structure and functions of a nail, including anatomy and physiology relevant to nail services.
What You're Signing Up For
This Level 3 programme gives secondary school students practical experience in a hairdressing salon and beauty spa environment. You will develop skills in dressing long hair, applying shampoo and hair treatments, client consultation for make-up services, and basic knowledge of skin and nails. The course is delivered as part of the Waikato Trades Academy, counts towards NCEA, and is free to eligible secondary school students.
Course Content
- Practical hairdressing skills in a salon setting
- Beauty spa service fundamentals
- Shampoo and treatments for hair and scalp
- Dressing long hair into foundation styles
- Basics of skin and nail care
- Knowledge of micro-organisms in a salon or clinic
- Performing make-up services
- Client consultation for beauty and hairdressing services
- Industry experience with real clients
What you need to know first
Must be enrolled at secondary school (as part of Waikato Trades Academy)
Maintain normal schoolwork alongside WTA programme
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hairdressing
Beauty Therapy
Personal Care Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level hairdresser roles
Hairdressing apprentice
Beauty spa assistant