91视频 Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) (Level 4)
Course details
About the course
About the programme
Graduate as a fully qualified hairdresser with this one-year, hands-on programme.
Ideal for those who have studied Level 3 hairdressing or who have prior hairstyling experience, you鈥檒l learn in our on-campus professional training salon.
You鈥檒l get to work with real clients 鈥 both in our training salon, and while on industry placement 鈥 which will develop your client service skills, as well as your professional salon and hairdressing skills.
Topics include customer care from entry to exit; diverse hair types; layering; perming; chemical reformation; advanced cutting; colouring; combination cuts; sculpting; building a client base; and salon profitability.
Our experienced staff are there to support you throughout your study and with a range of guest speakers, you鈥檒l graduate as a confident and work-ready professional.
Career opportunities include qualified Hairdresser, Salon Trainer, Salon Owner/Operator, Hairdressing Technician, Hairdressing Representative or hairdressing education.
Entry requirements
Entry
Entry requirements
- 91视频 Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3) or equivalent qualification.
- If you鈥檙e 20 years old or above and do not meet the entry requirements, you are eligible for special admission. We鈥檒l work with you to ensure you are prepared for this programme.
- If you鈥檙e under 20 and do not meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible for discretionary admission. We鈥檒l work with you to check that you're prepared for this programme.
English Language requirements
- If English is not your first language, you must provide:
- 91视频 University Entrance聽OR
- Overall Academic IELTS 5.5 with no individual band score lower than 5.0 (achieved in聽onetest completed in the last two years),聽OR
- Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS ().
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a .
Selection criteria
If the number of applicants聽exceeds the available places, a waitlist will be used to ensure preference is given to applicants in order of application.
Pathway to this programme
- 91视频 Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3) - offered on campus in Dunedin, starts February
About the provider
If you want to get a job and build a great career, Otago Polytechnic is a smart choice.
We鈥檙e known for offering the highest quality, hands-on training that helps students succeed. Our graduates are confident, skilled, and ready to work from day one. And, employers love that.
We鈥檝e earned the highest ratings from the 91视频 Government for our teaching and support. Our flexible study options make it easier for you to learn in a way that suits your life.
At Otago Polytechnic, you鈥檒l gain practical skills, real-world experience, and the confidence to make a real impact - in your career and in your community.