Course Overview
Now’s your chance to become a hair stylist. Learn the skills to get started in a salon in this hands-on, one-year course.
You learn how to perform beginning styling tasks like blow-drying, moulding, setting, and long hair-ups. You also learn how to mix, apply and remove colours.
Looking after customers is also part of this course. You learn how to carry out reception duties and provide limited client consultation. It all takes place at our professional training salon where you get to work with real clients.
This introductory course gets you started along your career pathway.
On completion you might decide to seek an apprenticeship, or continue with further study on our Level 4 course.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3)
| Locations | Rotorua, Taupō, Tauranga, Whakatāne |
|---|---|
| Next intake | Feb 2025 View more details |
| Study options |
1 year full-time, including holidays (if applicable) |
| Total credits | 120 |
| StudyLink assistance | Available |
| Indicative Fees | $7,860 for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
To see the information for international students change your location using the button at the top right of the screen.
Career opportunities
- Salon Support Role
- Salon Assistant
Topics you'll cover
- The Salon Assistant
- Shampoo Service and Scalp Massage
- Introduction to Hair Colouring and Product Knowledge
- Introduction to Hair Styling and Perming
- Elementary Hair Styling
- Introduction to Hair Cutting
- Salon Reception and Client Service
- Hair Colouring and Competition Work
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | $7,860 for domestic students |
|---|---|
| Course related costs | $814 - Items will include kit and a uniform top (dress code of wearing salon standard cloths and black is required). A list of required items will be provided once you are accepted onto the course. |
Your final fee may vary if:
- you have a choice of topics/papers to study
- the qualification excludes GST
- there are extra course materials to purchase
- student levies apply
We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.
This course is eligible for Youth Guarantee funding.
* Important fee information, and hints and tips
Help with fees
Are you Eligible for Free Fees?
There are several ways to take advantage of free study at Toi Ohomai. Find out how on our Fees Free FAQ page.
Student Loans and Allowances
This course meets the requirements for student allowance and student loan applications through StudyLink.
- A student loan helps to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees), study materials e.g. books, equipment, and living costs. You'll have to pay this money back.
- A student allowance is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you're studying. You don't have to pay the money back.
Find out more and apply at studylink.govt.nz
Scholarships
Scholarships are one way you might be able to get some financial help. Any scholarships specifically related to this course are shown below, otherwise check out the full list of scholarships promoted by Toi Ohomai.
Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
Information Session
You’ll be invited to an information meeting. This is your opportunity to find out more about the course content and to make sure you're on the most appropriate course for your career aspirations and current level of experience.
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
For courses at levels 1-3, domestic and international students will be required to:
Provide evidence of ability to complete academic requirements.
English language requirements
Level 3 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
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Course Locations and Intake Information
| Location | Campus | Start Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotorua | Mokoia Campus | 17 Feb 2025 | |
| Taupō | Taupō Campus | 17 Feb 2025 | |
| Tauranga | Windermere Campus | 17 Feb 2025 | |
| Whakatāne | Whakatāne Campus | 17 Feb 2025 |
Study options
- 1 year full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
