NZ Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support)
Start your hairdressing career with Cut Above's Certificate in Hairdressing Salon Support. Learn the latest techniques from industry experts.
Course Content
In this exciting course, you'll be immersed in various techniques for cutting, colouring and styling. Then, put your newfound skills to the test in our on-site salon to build your confidence and creative flair.
We'll also teach you how to sell yourself to future employers with networking skills, sales techniques and communication skills.
Course content includes:
Blow-waving and setting
Long-hair styling
Product knowledge
Trichology and hair treatments
Scissor and cutting skills
Colouring, Highlighting and foiling
Retail, Reception and Communication skills
Professional development
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Bonus Course Features
Personal hairdressing kit
Receive your Hairdressing Kit packed with professional hairdressing equipment, including combs, brushes and the tools of the trade for cutting and colouring. Please note this is considered a course related cost, so is not included as part of your course fees*
Build your own portfolio
Build your brand as a hairdresser, with hands-on training in the perfect blow wave, long hair styling, hair treatments, scissor and cutting skills, highlighting and foiling and colour styling. You’ll graduate with a portfolio of work to wow prospective clients and employers.
Career Opportunities
You will be able to provide basic hairdressing services under the supervision of a senior operator and demonstrate customer service skills both over the telephone and face-to-face.
You may also find employment as a hairdresser or stylist in a salon or fashion event.
Frequently Asked Questions
New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3)
Entry is open to beginners and all applicants are considered however you must be:
Able to demonstrate a basic understanding of spoken and written English
It is also advisable that applicants have completed NCEA Level 1 (or equivalent) and it is the Academy's preference that candidates are interviewed before enrolment in order to ensure their success.
Domestic
You may be eligible for fees free study! Refer to the website www.feesfree.govt.nz to check if you are eligible, as course fees are paid up to a maximum of $12,000.
Tuition Fee: $10,442*
Student Services Levy: $350**
Course Related Costs: $1,000*
**Also known as the CSSF or Compulsory Student Services fee. This fee covers the learning, employment, wellbeing and counselling support you might need during your time with us. This cost is paid together as part of your course fees. You can find out more information about what this covers here.
*2025 fees are subject to change.
If you're eligible for fees free study, you still need to apply for a Student Loan if you want to borrow for course-related costs or living cost. Find out if you're eligible by calling StudyLink on Freephone 0800 88 99 00 or visit Studylink.
If you are aged between 16 and 24 years, you may qualify for one of our Youth Guarantee fee-free spots.
International
Tuition Fee: $26,000 NZD
Course Related Costs: $2,000 NZD
Intake Dates
Cut Above Academy is one of the trading names for the registered PTE Yoobee Colleges. Your enrolment is with Yoobee Colleges Ltd and your qualification is issued by Yoobee Colleges.
Qualifications are issued by Yoobee Colleges Ltd. Yoobee Colleges Ltd is an NZQA Category 2 registered provider.
Term dates are subject to change pending enrolment numbers, availability and unforeseen funding fluctuations. Yoobee Colleges Ltd reserves the right to modify schedules to make sure the College runs well and students are offered the best learning experience.