New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3)

NMIT is part of Te Pūkenga

This means that you will now graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification. Read more
Locations and dates

Nelson:

17 February 2025
Study options

Full-time and part-time
Length

40 weeks full-time including 36 teaching weeks nd 6 weeks of study breaks
Total credits

120
Fees

2025: $8,136 plus $260 Student Services Levy

A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies (2024; $2.05 per credit).

Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.

View course details for individual fees.
National qualification code

NZ2411

Develop cutting-edge skills.

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Hairdressing is an exciting and dynamic industry with opportunities in New Zealand and abroad. Whether you want to work at a boutique salon, behind the scenes at fashion shows and movie sets, or launch your own successful salon, this is the place to start.

Gain real-world experience at our on-campus salon. Fully equipped with the latest technology and products, you’ll perfect a professional standard of skills without leaving campus.

Hands-on learning is our focus, and you will have access to our world-class facilities and highly experienced and attentive tutors. Work on clients with the support of your kaimahi (tutor) and build confidence in your hairdressing skills. You'll learn the essential skills to become a hairdresser including salon operations and systems, client consultations, hair fashion, hair and scalp treatments, styling, basic hair cutting and colouring, and open salon practise.

When you graduate, you will have the knowledge, practical skills and attributes to contribute to the effective operation of a salon and perform a range of salon and client services. Become a cut above the rest with experience with real clients in a real-world setting, making you highly competitive in the job market.

"To sculpt a head of hair with scissors is an art form. It's in pursuit of art."
- Vidal Sassoon

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Competitions

Entry requirements

General admission

Open Entry if the delegated authority at the campus/site is satisfied that the applicant has the capability to complete the requirements of the programme.

English language requirements

All 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. International applicants are required to have an IELTS score of 5 (general or academic) with no individual band lower than 5 from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules(external link).

Structure and timetable

This programme runs for 34 weeks. The majority of classes are scheduled around school hours, starting at 9 am and finishing around 3.30 pm. At least one day a week will be a late night.

During your interview, as part of the application process, you will get more details about the timetable for the intake you are looking to study, and you will receive a full timetable before you begin your studies.

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