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National Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist, Hairdressing Apprentice Training) Level 4

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If you're currently working in a salon for at least 20 hours each week and have a training agreement with the Hairdressing Industry Training Programme (HITO), then this course of study is for you.

We have been selected by the HITO as the sole provider of off-job training of hairdressing apprentices throughout the wider Tauranga region.

As an apprentice you’ll come to us for training on the day release programme and complete credits towards your Certificate. Once all off-job units are complete, a further two units are required to finish this qualification. These are assessed by industry.

Content Details

The programme is split into three years of part-time study. The HITO, in consultation with Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, will assess any credits you have gained towards the Level 4  qualification and advise you the level of study you are required to attend.

Each year of study progresses from basic introductory skills and knowledge through to more complex unit standards.

Entry

  • You must be directed by the Hairdressing Industry Training Organisation and employed in industry.
  • Students with the Certificate in Hair Design Level 3 will enter Year Two of the apprentice programme.

English Language Requirements
If you are an overseas student or a new resident and English is not your first language, please note that study at tertiary level requires both written and oral participation.

You will be required to have an IELTS score of 5.5 or TOEFL score of 500.

Indicative Fees

  • $698 Year 1 approx. including course related costs
  • $662 Year 2 approx. including course related costs
  • $556 year 3 approx. including course related costs

The standard published fee is applicable for New Zealand citizens and permanent residents only.

An international fee is payable for non New Zealand citizens/permanent residents.

Qualifications Gained

  • Certificate in Hair Design Level 2
  • National Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) Level 2
  • NZQA credits towards the National Certificate in Hairdressing (with strands in Hairdressing Practice and Barbering Practice) Level 4

Career Opportunities

Apprentice hairdresser, salon owner, company representative, salon receptionist, and retailing.