Course details

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

About the course

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

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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

Academic learning services

Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT. 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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Hawke’s Bay Campus

About the provider

The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) offers you over 160 qualifications from certificate and diploma, to degree and postgraduate level at campuses in Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) and Auckland. Or learn at one of our Regional Learning Centres situated in Hastings, Maraenui, Ruatoria, Waipukurau and Wairoa. EIT Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's most attractive campuses with superb architecture and shaded outdoor areas for study on warm days. EIT Tairāwhiti two campuses are located in the heart of Gisborne, near the Taruheru River, and you can get more central than EIT Auckland location on Queen Street! When you choose to study at EIT you'll get the kind of experiences that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead, whether you want to break into your chosen career or change direction in life.

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