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

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.

Career Opportunities

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

Satisfactory Completion

For students to be considered to have satisfactorily completed this programme, and to be awarded the New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) (Level 3), they must have:

• Completed required practical and theoretical course work and assignments.
• Achieved all of the graduate outcomes in the graduate profile showing competence to a minimum of 120 credits