NZ Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support)
Launch your career in the hairdressing industry with the New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support).
Course Content
This hands-on qualification is designed for those passionate about hair and style, offering the perfect introduction to the dynamic world of hairdressing.
Develop essential skills and knowledge to thrive in a salon environment, with a focus on practical experience, customer service, and workplace professionalism.
What you'll learn:
Delivering professional client care and assisting stylists in a salon
Maintaining workplace health, safety, and hygiene standards
Performing hair and scalp treatments for healthy, vibrant hair
Shampooing and blow-drying techniques
Styling long hair and setting techniques
Enhancing retail product knowledge and reception expertise
Developing scissor and cutting techniques
Colouring, highlighting, and foiling methods
Why choose this qualification?
This Level 3 certificate is the ideal first step for aspiring hairdressers. You'll gain real-world experience in a salon setting, preparing you for employment or further training. Upon graduation, you'll be ready to work as a salon assistant or pursue advanced studies in hairdressing.
Course Highlights
Practical, hands-on learning.
Industry-relevant training delivered by expert tutors.
Supportive, creative learning environment.
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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 Pathways & Opportunities
Salon assistant or junior hairdresser.
Progress to the New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) [Level 4].
Begin an apprenticeship in hairdressing.
Expand your freelance makeup artistry with essential hairstyling skills
Pursue opportunities in film, TV, theatre, and editorial styling
Specialise in bridal and special event hairstyling
Become a session stylist
Explore roles in product education and brand representation
Frequently Asked Questions
New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3)
This programme welcomes school leavers and adults with a passion for hairdressing.
Applicants must be 16 years of age or older on commencement of the programme
Able to demonstrate a basic understanding of spoken and written English
Completed NCEA Level 1 (or equivalent)
All candidates are interviewed before enrolment in order to ensure their success.
International students must demonstrate a level of English language competency equivalent to IELTS level 5.5 (Academic) with no band less than 5.
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.