Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Whitireia and WelTecNew Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) (Level 4)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Jan 2027
Campus
Petone Campus
Summary
Pathway from your level 3 Hairdressing qualification to become a qualified hairdresser! This programme is for people with prior knowledge of hairstyling, colouring tasks and basic hair cutting techniques, who wish to develop skills and knowledge to become a professional hairstylist. On successful completion, you'll have the knowledge, skills, and attributes to provide integrated fashion services as a professional hairstylist capable of operating under broad guidance.
What you will learnLearn about client consultation, diagnosis, care and advice. Complete cutting, styling, colouring, colour correction, and chemical reformation and learn how to manage multiple integrated client hairdressing services.
Gain safe and professional practice skills working at our training salon, Te Whare Makawe where you can perform fashion services to meet client requirements.
More detail about this qualification ExperiencesHave the opportunity to work on productions and fashion events, like gaining an internship for World of Wearable Arts (WoW).
Career optionsProfessional stylist with employment opportunities in a salon, on cruise ships, in film, TV and fashion, or self-employed in your own business.
Entry criteria
DomesticTo be admitted to this programme, applicants must hold one of the following:
- New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3)
OR
- an equivalent qualification, which may require a practical skills assessment
International applicants are required to have an IELTS score of 5.5 (general or academic) with no individual band lower than 5 from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent.
English languageAll applicants (international and domestic) for whom English or te reo Māori is not a first language need to provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme.
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