Certificate in
Hairdressing (Level 4)
CH0501
Incorporating National Certificate in Hairdressing (Hairdressing Practice) (Level 4)
Starts February
For one year
Domestic Student fees are $5,650 *
Study full-time
Hamilton City Campus
This certificate contains all the best units of hairdressing training and will allow you to continue working towards your National Certificate in Hairdressing (Hairdressing Practice) (Level 4). This programme extends the knowledge learned in Levels 1 and 2 and further develops skills and knowledge to open the world to salon ownership, fashion catwalk work, working on cruise ships and working overseas.
At Wintec, practice and theory are taught hand in hand. You will have countless opportunities to work with real clients in our fully equipped salons. You are also required to complete work experience to ensure you develop as a professional in a salon environment.
On completion of this programme you will need to work in a salon where you will establish a clientele and complete the last three unit standards to become a qualified Hairdresser.
Units may be credited towards the National Certificate in Hairdressing (Hairdressing Practice) (Level 4).
Programme Content
Cutting, colouring, straightening and foiling are some of the skills you will learn to give your clients a fabulous and exciting salon treatment. Optional units covered are bleaching and toning.
All students are required to complete a work experience component.
Career Opportunities
The Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 4) may lead to employment in the hairdressing industry, an apprenticeship, completion of hairdressing practice, hair products Sales Representative, Colourist, Salon Owner and there are work-from-home opportunities.
Entry Criteria
- Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 2), or
- Equivalent qualification. Selection will be made on the basis of previous academic achievement and other relevant experience, as well as a demonstration of excellent communication skills, self motivation and a genuine interest in the hairdressing industry.
- Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test Score (IELTS) of 5.5 with a minimum of 5.0 in the written band.
Additional Information
You will study at Wintec’s Centre for Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy which is located on the first floor of the Tower Building, Ward Street, Hamilton. The facility has two fully equipped hairdressing salons and beauty clinics. All equipment is up to date to ensure you receive exposure to current trends and industry requirements. Small class sizes, a tutorial team with varied national and international industry experience, and close association with local industry and professional industry bodies, allow you to get the most out of your studies.
Throughout the year you may be provided with work experience opportunities for charities such as Hospice and Canteen. Fashion events held in the Waikato may request the services of you to transform models for the catwalk. Each year hairdressing and beauty therapy students have worked alongside Wintec’s media arts students on photo shoots, these photos can then be entered into appropriate competitions.