NZ Certificate in Hairdressing Professional Stylist

Level 432 Weeks

Take your hairdressing skills to the next level with the New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist).

 

Course Content

This industry-focused qualification is designed for those who have foundational hairdressing knowledge and are ready to develop their technical skills and creativity. Gain hands-on experience in cutting, colouring, and styling while learning to provide professional hairdressing services with confidence.


What you'll learn

  • Advanced cutting, colouring, and styling techniques.

  • Client consultation and personalised hair care solutions.

  • Chemical reformation services including perming, straightening and keratin treatments

  • Professional salon operations and customer service excellence.


Why choose this qualification?

This Level 4 certificate prepares you for a rewarding career in hairdressing, giving you the skills and confidence to work in a professional salon as a stylist. You'll train in a real or simulated salon environment, building your expertise under the guidance of experienced tutors.


Course Highlights

  • Practical, hands-on learning with live clients

  • Industry-relevant training designed for salon success

  • Supportive, creative learning environment

  • Purpose built Salon

  • Create a graduate portfolio to showcase your talent to future Employers

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Course Content

You’ll be immersed in the different techniques for cutting, colouring and styling.

Put all your skills to the test, practicing in our on-site salons to build your confidence and creative flair.

You are your most important asset. Learn to sell yourself with networking and communication skills, and sales techniques.

Modules include:

  • Blow-waving and setting

  • Long-hair styling

  • Product knowledge

  • Trichology and hair treatments

  • Scissor and razor cutting

  • Colouring, Highlighting and foiling

  • Retail, Reception and Communication skills

  • Professional development

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) - Level 4

  • Applicants must be 16 years of age or older on commencement of the programme

  • Completion of the New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) [Level 3] or equivalent hairdressing qualification; and

  • Have completed secondary education to NCEA level 1 or at an equivalent level; or

  • Have an acceptable equivalent level of secondary education from a recognised education institution overseas;

  • International students must demonstrate a level of English language competency equivalent to IELTS level 5.5 (Academic) with no band less than 5.

  • An Interview may be requested

  • A passion for hairdressing and a commitment to developing your skills.

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: $10,426*

  • Student Services Levy: $350**

  • Course Related Costs: $1,000*

*2025 fees are subject to change.

**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.

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.

International

  • Tuition Fee: $26,000 NZD

  • Course Related Costs: $2,000 NZD

Download the international fees PDF here.

 

 

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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.