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Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support)
Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support)

Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support)

  • ID:SIT640041
  • Level:1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
  • Duration:
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Fees (NZD)

Estimated Total/program:
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60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
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1

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • School Leavers
  • 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 in both literacy and numeracy
  • Three years’ minimum secondary education
  • Preferred school subjects include Science, Maths, English and Art. Other desirable skills include communication and customer service skills
  • Desire to work in the hairdressing industry
  • Mature Applicants
  • Applicants over the age of 20 years at time of enrolment will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in a programme

English requirements

  • Applicants from countries with an annual student visa approval rate of at least 80 percent, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, are required to provide evidence of having passed an NZQA approved English Proficiency Assessment, or one of the following tests of English language competence in accordance with the NZQA rules below:
  • IELTS test - General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5
  • TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 500 (with an essay score of 4 TWE)
  • TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 35 (with a writing score of 14)
  • Cambridge English Examination - B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 154. No less than 154 in each skill.
  • OET - Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests
  • NZCEL - a) Expiring Level b) Current: a) Level 3 (General) or (Workplace) b) Level 3 (General)
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 36 with no band score lower than 36
  • Language Cert - B1 Achiever IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than PASS in each skill
  • Trinity ISE - ISE I with no less than distinction in any band

 

Course Information

This programme is based in our hairdressing facility which has three salons. Industry standards and expectations are applied at all times, with a good balance between theory and practical training.

Students will work on live models and undertake work experience.

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Compulsory

All of the standards listed below are required

  • US2866   Shampoo hair and scalp
  • US2869   Apply treatments to the hair and scalp
  • US2870   Blow dry hair into elementary styles
  • US2871   Set hair for volume
  • US2873   Demonstrate knowledge of trichology
  • US2891   Demonstrate knowledge of hair fashion over time                                                                 
  • US9953   Provide client service and care in a hairdressing salon                                                            
  • US19793 Highlight and/or lowlight using elementary techniques                     
  • US25076 Pincurl hair
  • US25077 Mould and scale hair
  • US25789 Apply oxidative colouring products to, and remove them from, hair and scalp
  • US25790 Select, maintain, and demonstrate safe handling of hairdressing equipment and hand-held tools
  • US25791 Demonstrate knowledge of the neutralising process and its effect on the hairshaft
  • US25792 Dress long hair into elementary styles
  • US28835 Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of colour for use in hairdressing, and the use of non-oxidative colour
  • US28837 Apply underpinning knowledge and skills to cut hair to a guideline
  • US28848 Apply knowledge of common hair and scalp conditions to complete a limited scope consultation
  • US21938 Converse and interact with clients and operators in a salon environment
  • US21940 Demonstrate knowledge of workplace requirements for employment in a salon
  • US25435 Create appointments and maintain appointment systems and records in the salon environment
  • US25436 Display products in the salon environment
  • US25438 Apply knowledge of services and workflow in the salon environment
  • US25439 Demonstrate knowledge of sustainability concepts for a salon
  • US25794 Select and recommend hair products
  • US28843 Demonstrate knowledge of personal health and hygiene, and self-styling, for working in a salon
  • US28844 Demonstrate knowledge of professional behaviour and legal requirements for a salon
  • US28845 Demonstrate safe and professional practice in the salon environment
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Pre Courses

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of salon culture, hierarchy and specific industry terminology to communicate appropriately with clients, peers and supervisors within the salon and follow instructions and ensure observation of technical skills is respectful of the client experience

2. Undertake limited reception duties, including appointment making, home hair care sales and maintenance of retail product displays

3. Apply knowledge of the key role a salon assistant plays to provide limited support services that contribute to the client journey through the salon

4. Perform a limited scope consultation, including hair and scalp analysis

5. Perform elementary styling tasks, including blow drying, moulding, setting and long hair ups

6. Safely hold scissors, follow a pre-cut guide, comb and project the hair and maintain even tension on a mannequin

7. Mix, apply and remove a limited range of colour treatments as directed

8. Understand the process and basic principles when neutralising chemical reformation services

9. Meet the personal health and presentation requirement

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Medical insurance - NZD $600 per year

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