Intakes: 22 September 2025 | 27 October 2025
Course information
Ready to turn your artistic flair into a rewarding hairdressing career? This comprehensive foundation programme develops the essential cutting, colouring and styling skills needed to succeed in New Zealand's thriving hair and beauty industry.
Learn from industry professionals using cutting-edge techniques that prepare you for immediate employment as a qualified hairdressing assistant.
Who can enrol?
This Level 3 hairdressing course welcomes students aged 16 or over) who are passionate about hair styling and eager to build a creative career. Perfect for school leavers, career changers, or anyone with artistic interests seeking entry into the hairdressing profession with proper industry-recognised qualifications and hands-on training.
What makes this course effective?
Industry partnership excellence: Delivered in partnership with Pivot Point International, a globally recognised leader in hairdressing education, ensuring you learn current techniques that stay relevant in the evolving beauty industry.
24/7 online learning access:
Access the Pivot Point LAB platform for top-quality learning content that's regularly updated with industry trends and technological advances, available anytime to suit your schedule.
Real salon environment training:
Practice in purpose-built training salons using professional equipment and techniques, working with real clients under expert supervision to build confidence and competence.
Career pathway focus:
Designed specifically to prepare graduates for immediate employment as hairdressing assistants, with clear progression paths to our Level 4 Professional Stylist programme.
What does this course cover?
Our Level 3 hairdressing programme develops three essential styling areas:
Foundational cutting and styling techniques
- Essential hair cutting methods and precision techniques for various hair types
- Blow drying, setting and basic styling skills for everyday salon services
- Hair preparation, sectioning and fundamental styling principles
- Tool and equipment mastery for professional salon operations
Colour theory and basic colouring applications
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Colour wheel understanding and basic colour theory principles
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Safe chemical mixing, application and processing techniques
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Basic highlighting, tinting and colour correction methods
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Colour consultation skills and client expectation management
Professional salon skills and client service
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Client consultation techniques and effective communication strategies
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Health and safety practices for chemical processes and salon operations
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Professional presentation, hygiene standards and workplace behaviour
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Product knowledge, retail sales basics and salon business understanding
What qualifications will you gain?
Graduates receive the New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Evolving Stylist) Level 3, a nationally recognised qualification that demonstrates foundational competence in hairdressing techniques. This qualification positions you for immediate employment as a hairdressing assistant and provides direct entry to our Level 4 Professional Stylist programme.
