New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Emerging Stylist)

This programme comprises 120 credits.

Complex Hairstyling (30 Credits)
Learn to perform complex styling tasks, including blow waving, fingerwaving, setting and long hair-ups.

Hair Cutting (30 Credits)
Learn to perform foundation scissor, clipper and razor cutting services.

Chemical Reformation of the Hair (20 Credits)
Learn to assist colleagues with a range of chemical reformation services, including application and neutralising.

Colouring Techniques (20 Credits)
Learn to select colour and perform a range of colouring and de-colouring services.

Hair and Scalp Treatments (10 Credits)
Learn to perform client consultations, including hair and scalp analysis in relation to chemical services.

Salon Knowledge and Skills (10 Credits)
Learn to recommend home hair care products to meet a range of client needs, and ensure your own actions impact positively on the profitability of a salon.

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

English language proficiency
If English is not your first language, you must also demonstrate English language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 5.5 with no band score less than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible). UCOL is a TOEFL testing centre.

In addition to the Domestic Entry Requirements, the following applies to international learner applicants.

English language proficiency
International learner applicants whose first language is not English must have an IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible). UCOL is a TOEFL testing centre.

Under 20 years of age
In addition to this, international applicants under 20 years of age must have NCEA equivalency.

This Programme is suitable for learners with prior knowledge of salon support and client support services in a hairdressing salon, who wish to develop skills and knowledge towards becoming a hairstylist.

Delivery
The New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Emerging Stylist) is a one year programme consisting of 40 weeks in length, including six holiday weeks. Learning is a blend of theory, technical skills and practical work experience. You will be expected to be in class for approximately 21 hours per week.

Independent Learning
You are also expected to spend up to 11 hours per week spent on independent learning. This time is dedicated to self-directed research, study, completion of assignments and practicing your styling techniques.

Work Experience
You must also complete 90 hours of work experience as part of the programme.  These hours may be carried out in industry or in UCOL’s training salon.

Recognition of prior learning
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning, including Cross Credit, Credit Transfer and Assessment of Prior Learning may be made on the Recognition of Prior Learning Form where a student believes all learning outcomes for a course have already been met. Applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the UCOL Academic Statute and other relavant policies and procedures.

Application checklist
It will make the process easier if you prepare the following before you apply:

• National Student Number (NSN) (If you don't have a NSN, you may request one from NZQA, or you can supply a verified copy of your birth certificate, passport or Whakapapa statement.)
• Evidence of your highest level of academic achievement (and evidence of prior learning, if applicable)
• Evidence that you meet the entry requirements of the programme
• Check if you're eligible for additional support or a scholarship. If you're 19 years or younger, you may be eligible to enrol in one of our free Youth Transition programmes.

Note that you will need to provide any verified documents in person, via post or email (not via the online application form).