Level 4

Study hairdressing

Do you want the advanced hairdressing skills to become a stylist? This qualification will help you develop your creative identity and give you the technical skills to master complex styling tasks.
Overview

Programme highlights

Make your mark in the hairdressing world as an intermediate stylist.

You could get a job styling hair at a top salon or on a film set. It’s a creative career where you'll get to develop your own personal style and help people feel their best.

This qualification will give you the technical skills you need to master complex hair styling techniques.

You will graduate with experience in cutting, colouring and styling hair, as well as hair-up techniques for real clients in an Auckland salon or in MIT’s very own salon ‘Hair at MIT’.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

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

International students: English language entry requirements

For the minimum English language requirements refer to the requirements set out in the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/qa-system-for-teos/english-international-students/

International students will generally be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency, for this programme an IELTS General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0 is required. Equivalent acceptable evidence can be seen at the following NZQA link: https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/our-role/legislation/nzqa-rules/nzqf-related-rules/the-table/

Provisional entry

Students who have attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the minimum entry requirements for a programme or training scheme may be eligible to be enrolled. Such decisions must consider any applicable pre-requisites and will be made by the Head of School. Students who have not attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the required minimum entry requirements may also be eligible to be enrolled in exceptional circumstances where they can demonstrate capability for study at the required level. Such decisions must consider any applicable pre-requisites and will be made by the Head of School.

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Programme structure

Programme structure

You will need to complete the below four courses (120 credits):

891.425 Foundation styling and salon practice (30 credits)

To provide students with the practical skills to be able to style and finish clients and practice advanced salon skills.

  • Perform a full consultation including hair and scalp analysis for styling services
  • Select and recommend retail styling products appropriate to the service
  • Blow wave and set hair into complex styles
  • Perform styling tasks, including finger waving, and complex long hairstyles
  • Apply banking procedures in the salon environment, using basic accounting concepts and knowledge of costs associated with the operation of a salon
  • Follow safe and professional practices in a salon.

891.426 Foundation colouring and chemical treatments (30 credits)

To provide students with the practical skills to be able to apply colouring and chemical treatments to clients under supervision.

  • Perform a full consultation including hair and scalp analysis for chemical services
  • Select and recommend retail home hair care products, and offer appropriate maintenance advice to maintain the chemical service
  • Select, and apply colouring products for a range of services including highlighting, midway and permanent products using a variety of techniques
  • Assist with a straightening service
  • Assist with a permanent wave service
  • Follow safe and professional practices in a salon.

891.427 Intermediate cutting (30 credits)

This course provides students with the practical skills to be able to provide intermediate cuts to clients in a salon.

  • Perform an in-depth consultation including hair and scalp analysis for cutting services
  • Cut hair into foundation forms using scissors and clippers
  • Cut hair using razor techniques
  • Follow safe and professional practices in a salon.

891.428 Intermediate colouring and chemical treatments (30 credits)

To provide students with the practical skills to be able to apply intermediate colouring and chemical treatments to clients in a salon.

  • Perform an in-depth consultation including hair and scalp analysis for chemical services
  • Apply colour correction and/or bleaching processes using appropriate techniques in a safe manner
  • Follow safe and professional practices in a salon.
Careers and pathways

Further training or study

Management certificate, diploma or degree level training. Find out about our business programmes.

Career opportunities

Intermediate positions in salons leading on to work on cruise liners, as company technicians, in-salon management or ownership, as artistic team demonstrators, trainers, tutors, television, stage or screen work. For potential salaries visit careers.govt.nz.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Your work experience or previous tertiary study may count towards achieving your qualification. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) at MIT is designed for those who already have on-the-job skills and knowledge, but want to take their career to the next level with a qualification.

With RPL we can measure and match your existing skills against credits in our courses – creating a tailored path of study that will not only save you money but also help you to complete your qualification faster. Learn more.

Free study for the first year of your Level 3 or above qualification may be available under the government’s fees-free study scheme. Visit feesfree.govt.nz for eligibility criteria and more information. Students must be eligible to study as a domestic student. All free study is subject to funding confirmation. Proof of residency status required. Entry criteria, and some costs, may also apply. Eligibility for student allowances or student loans may vary. Contact StudyLink for more information.

Information is correct as at 20 March 2023. Programme fees are based on a full-time student and may vary depending on your final selection of courses that make up your programme. To provide you with an indication of costs, the approximate fees quoted in this publication are based on the indicative 2023 fee structure. The indicative programme fees for 2023 do not include the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF). The CSSF is an additional levy to your 2023 programme or course fees. Further information about the CSSF can be found here www.manukau.ac.nz/cssf. Programmes stated as eligible for free study in 2023 are based on the 2022 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2023. All fees are in New Zealand Dollars. You will be advised of the current fees at the time of enrolment. All courses and programmes will proceed subject to numbers and academic approval. Manukau Institute of Technology is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. Te Pukenga is accredited under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020. International students must study in class and will not be able to enrol for online study options.