NZ Certificate in Hairdressing (Emerging Stylist) (Level 4)

Next intake July 2024

Study Options

Full-time

Length

1 year

Level

Level 4

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Go places with world-class styling skills

Develop your creativity and skills using project based learning in a salon environment to prepare to be an emerging stylist in the industry.

Gain knowledge of complex long and short hair styling suitable for weddings and formal occasions and creative styles for competition work!

Learn haircutting techniques using scissors, razor and clippers, perming techniques, advanced fashion focused colouring techniques, advanced hair and scalp conditions, treatments and reception skills.

Outline

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the hairdressing industry with individuals who have obtained sufficient knowledge, practical skills and attitudes to perform salon and client services that contribute to the effective operation of the salon.

This qualification is suitable for those with prior knowledge of salon support and client support services in a hairdressing salon, who wish to develop skills and knowledge towards becoming a hairstylist.

You will use project-based learning in a salon environment to prepare to be an emerging stylist in the industry and as a graduate you will be capable of operating at an intermediate level under broad guidance.

Subject areas

  • Complex long and short hair styling
  • Hair cutting techniques using scissors, razor and clippers
  • Perming and relaxing techniques
  • Advanced colouring techniques
  • Advanced hair and scalp conditions and treatments
  • Advanced reception skills

Come in and have a chat about your study options with the staff at our Hawke’s Bay campus and view our facilities anytime.

Your future career and study opportunities

Graduating with the NZ Certificate in Hairdressing (Emerging Stylist) (Level 4) will open up a wide variety of future opportunities in hairstyling and hair care.

Following completion of the programme you can progress onto the NZ Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) (Level 4) or you can enter the dynamic and glamorous world of professional hairstyling. The world will be your oyster and you could end up pursuing a career as:

  • Emerging stylist
  • Salon reception
  • Retail sales
  • Product representative

Dates

There is one entry date for 2024:

  • July (start date to be confirmed)

 

Please email kturnbull@eit.ac.nz for more information.

Entry

Entry requirements

English language entry requirements

Entry with credit

Academic learning services

Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT | Te Pūkenga. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.

We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.

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Scholarships

EIT | Te Pūkenga offers a variety of scholarships across various subjects and programme levels.  Some scholarships are based on your age, some are specific to the subject you want to study.  Not all scholarships are based on your academic ability and anyone wanting to study should investigate what scholarships are available to them.  

You can find a list of EIT | Te Pūkenga scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally.  Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT | Te Pūkenga or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT | Te Pūkenga to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.