Compulsory
All of the standards listed below are required
US2866 Shampoo hair and scalp
US2869 Apply treatments to the hair and scalp
US2870 Blow dry hair into elementary styles
US2871 Set hair for volume
US2873 Demonstrate knowledge of trichology
US2891 Demonstrate knowledge of hair fashion over time
US9953 Provide client service and care in a hairdressing salon
US19793 Highlight and/or lowlight using elementary techniques
US25076 Pincurl hair
US25077 Mould and scale hair
US25789 Apply oxidative colouring products to, and remove them from, hair and scalp
US25790 Select, maintain, and demonstrate safe handling of hairdressing equipment and hand-held tools
US25791 Demonstrate knowledge of the neutralising process and its effect on the hairshaft
US25792 Dress long hair into elementary styles
US28835 Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of colour for use in hairdressing, and the use of non-oxidative colour
US28837 Apply underpinning knowledge and skills to cut hair to a guideline
US28848 Apply knowledge of common hair and scalp conditions to complete a limited scope consultation
US21938 Converse and interact with clients and operators in a salon environment
US21940 Demonstrate knowledge of workplace requirements for employment in a salon
US25435 Create appointments and maintain appointment systems and records in the salon environment
US25436 Display products in the salon environment
US25438 Apply knowledge of services and workflow in the salon environment
US25439 Demonstrate knowledge of sustainability concepts for a salon
US25794 Select and recommend hair products
US28843 Demonstrate knowledge of personal health and hygiene, and self-styling, for working in a salon
US28844 Demonstrate knowledge of professional behaviour and legal requirements for a salon
US28845 Demonstrate safe and professional practice in the salon environment
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
1. Apply knowledge of salon culture, hierarchy and specific industry terminology to communicate appropriately with clients, peers and supervisors within the salon and follow instructions and ensure observation of technical skills is respectful of the client experience
2. Undertake limited reception duties, including appointment making, home hair care sales and maintenance of retail product displays
3. Apply knowledge of the key role a salon assistant plays to provide limited support services that contribute to the client journey through the salon
4. Perform a limited scope consultation, including hair and scalp analysis
5. Perform elementary styling tasks, including blow drying, moulding, setting and long hair ups
6. Safely hold scissors, follow a pre-cut guide, comb and project the hair and maintain even tension on a mannequin
7. Mix, apply and remove a limited range of colour treatments as directed
8. Understand the process and basic principles when neutralising chemical reformation services
9. Meet the personal health and presentation requirement
School Leavers
- 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 in both literacy and numeracy
- Three years’ minimum secondary education
- Preferred school subjects include Science, Maths, English and Art. Other desirable skills include communication and customer service skills
- Desire to work in the hairdressing industry
Mature Applicants
Applicants over the age of 20 years at time of enrolment will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in a programme. Examples of demonstration of ability to succeed are the provision of evidence of successful completion of a programme of study at Level 1 or above in a related discipline and/or employment in the related sector for one or more years. They may be admitted subject to programme regulations approved by the Head of Faculty in consultation with the Programme Manager as appropriate. Personal commitment and a belief in one’s own ability to succeed are important personal traits and will always be taken into consideration during the selection process.
Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, are required to provide evidence of having passed an NZQA approved English Language Assessment, or 1 of the following tests of English language competence in accordance with the NZQA rules below:
Applicants from countries with an annual student visa approval rate of at least 80 per cent, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, are required to provide evidence of having passed an NZQA approved English Proficiency Assessment, or one of the following tests of English language competence in accordance with the NZQA rules below:
- IELTS General or Academic Score of 5 with no band score lower than 5
- TOEFL Paper based test, pBT, Score of 500 with an essay score of 4 TWE
- TOEFL Internet based test, iBT, Score of 35 with a writing score of 20
- University of Cambridge English Examinations FCE or FCE for schools with a score of 154. No less than 154 for each skill.
- NZCEL Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace, or Academic
- Pearson Test of English, Academic, PToE Academic score of 36
- City and Guilds IESOL B1 Achiever with a score of 43
Applicants from countries with an annual student visa approval rate below 80 per cent, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English and who are applying to Immigration New Zealand for their first New Zealand student visa must provide evidence of one of the following tests of English language competence in accordance with NZQA rules below:
- Have gained NCEA Level 3 and met New Zealand University Entrance requirements or
- Hold a bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, The Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States of America or
- Have achieved a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults, CELTA or passed one of the English language tests listed above.