New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3) (Salon Support)

Level 3

Credits 120

Learn essential skills such as shampooing, applying treatments or colours under supervision, styling and reception duties. You’ll also be introduced to cutting. Develop experience working as a team member in our salon. Take the opportunity to work on productions and fashion events.

Start Date

01/03/2027

Location

Porirua

Petone

Duration

1 year, full-time

Fees

Domestic: $9,551 (indicative for 2027)

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What you will learn

Fundamentals of hairdressing and styling
Understand the use of elementary colours, foils, highlights and lowlights
Perform elementary blow drying and long hair styling techniques
Gain knowledge in hair treatments and scalp massage
Learn about safe, hygienic and professional practice
Work on real clients in the salon and develop your reception, customer service and consultation skills
Opportunity to be selected as an intern for the World of WearableArt™ Awards show.

Career options

Work as a salon assistant. Or you might continue on with training as a second-year apprentice working in industry.

Salon assistant
Colourist
Fashion hair stylist
Pathway on to our NZ Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) (Level 4)

Entry requirements

Domestic

Open entry.

International IELTS

Minimum IELTS (academic) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5, or equivalent.

Find your country's equivalent academic entry requirements here

Course related costs

Equipment Kit costs: Approximately $1000, may be less based on individual course requirements.

To apply for course related costs (as a loan) visit studylink.

Ākonga who qualify for the MPTT (Māori and Pasifika Trades Training) scholarship may be able to have their course related costs covered.

Get pampered for a fraction of the cost →

Level up your look and get some well-deserved pampering at our student-run salons open to the public. Hairdressing services include colour and styling, barbering includes cuts and shaves, and beauty therapy services include facial and eye treatments, manicures, pedicures, and waxing. Our training salons are run by students, fully-supervised by professionals. Check out our locations, opening hours, and how to book.

Whitireia and WelTec is a business division of the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST).

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