New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Emerging Stylist) (Level 4)

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From 2023, NMIT and the programme you have enrolled in will become part of
Te Pūkenga, and you will graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification. See more here.
Locations and dates

Nelson:

20 February 2023
Length

40 weeks full-time: 34 teaching weeks plus 6 holiday weeks
Total credits

120
Fees

2022: $7,072 plus $240 Student Services Levy

A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies ($2 per credit).

Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.

View course details for individual fees.
National qualification code

NZ2412

Gain specialised knowledge and practical skills to be able to work in a salon under broad guidance.

Build on the skills learnt at level 3 with basic colour work, advance blow wave and advance hair up.

This programme also offers opportunities to work backstage at local and national events like the World of Wearable Arts so you can experience the breadth of work available to skilled stylists.

You will also continue to develop your practical skills in the on campus salons to gain an understanding of what it is like to work in a salon with clients.

On completion of the programme, you are ready to work as an apprentice hairdresser, where you can pathway to the Professional Stylist qualification.

COVID-19 vaccine

The Government COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021(external link) has been extended to include high-risk workers in the hospitality and service industries such as hair, beauty and fitness sector.

This has implications for our learners and staff who have close contact, customer facing, roles in the teaching and learning environment, and learner work placements.

The effect of this is that vaccination will soon be mandatory.

With the introduction of the Order, NMIT cannot secure placements for learners who are not vaccinated. If your vaccination status cannot be confirmed it is likely you will not be able to complete your qualification.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) (Level 3) or equivalent knowledge and skills.

English Language requirements

All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level. Those students whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate an IELTS Academic Score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0 OR equivalent.

Other requirements

Attend an interview to demonstrate your likelihood of success on the programme
Be physically capable of undertaking safely the demands of the hairdressing industry.

Special entry

In exceptional circumstances if you do not meet the full entry requirements you may be granted admission to the Programme on the approval of the Head of Department or delegate if he/she is confident of your ability to successfully undertake the programme with a reasonable likelihood of success.

Additional course costs

You will need a kit of equipment that is put together for you by NMIT. This includes your uniforms, name badge, equipment and textbooks. The approximate cost for this kit is $1000.

Your kit and all equipment will be required for the first day of your course so make sure you are prepared and budget accordingly. You can use your student loan course related costs to pay for this.

Costs for larger items

These costs are approximate and subject to change

Kitbag $928.45
Uniform $112 each (if you need a replacement)
Name badge $17.50 (if you have misplaced your badge from your Level 3 year)

In your second year you may need to purchase an extra uniform or equipment as needed.

Required stationery items

USB stick
Folder
Dividers
Refill
Notebook
Fine tip whiteboard marker
Pencil
Rubber
Coloured pencils/felts
Highlighters
Plastic sleeves (optional)
Glue stick
Pencil Case
Extra printing money

We suggest that you apply for your student loan and your $1000 course related cost money ASAP, if you haven’t already done so. If you are organised now, your course related cost should be paid out to you two weeks before the course starts.

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