New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Emerging Stylist)

This programme comprises 120 credits.

Complex Hairstyling (30 Credits)

Learn to perform complex styling tasks, including blow waving, fingerwaving, setting and long hair-ups.

Hair Cutting (30 Credits)

Learn to perform foundation scissor, clipper and razor cutting services.

Chemical Reformation of the Hair (20 Credits)

Learn to assist colleagues with a range of chemical reformation services, including application and neutralising.

Colouring Techniques (20 Credits)

Learn to select colour and perform a range of colouring and de-colouring services.

Hair and Scalp Treatments (10 Credits)

Learn to perform client consultations, including hair and scalp analysis in relation to chemical services.

Salon Knowledge and Skills (10 Credits)

Learn to recommend home hair care products to meet a range of client needs, and ensure your own actions impact positively on the profitability of a salon.

Domestic Entry Requirements

New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) or equivalent knowledge and skills.

English language proficiency

If English is not your first language, you must also demonstrate English language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 5.5 with no band score less than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible). UCOL is a TOEFL testing centre.

International Entry Requirements

In addition to the Domestic Entry Requirements, the following applies to international student applicants.

English language proficiency

International student applicants whose first language is not English must have an IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible). UCOL is a TOEFL testing centre.

Under 20 years of age

In addition to this, international applicants under 20 years of age must have NCEA equivalency.

Domestic Fees: *
$7629.00

International Fees:*
$20,500.00

As a graduate of this qualification you will be able to:

• Perform client consultations, including hair and scalp analysis in relation to chemical services
• Recommend home hair care products to meet a range of client needs
• Perform complex styling tasks, including blow waving, fingerwaving, setting and long hair-ups
• Perform foundation scissor and razor cutting services
• Select colour and perform a range of colouring and de-colouring services 
• Assist colleagues with a range of chemical reformation services, including application and neutralising
• Ensure your own actions impact positively on the profitability of a salon