Whitireia New Zealand

Course Details

Certificate in Beauty and Hairdressing

Course Description

Whitireia New Zealand has been delivering Beauty and Hairdressing courses for over 10 years. We have built up a strong team of industry experienced and qualified tutors who each offer different areas of expertise. Our tutors lead, motivate and inspire students to ensure their success. As a Beauty and Hairdressing student, you can choose to enrol at either our Porirua or Kapiti Campus. Learn about make-up, cosmetics, beauty products and hairdressing. Gain essential theory and practical experience during scheduled salon days and other promotional events held throughout the course, where you work on actual customers. Included in this course is the National Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) (Level 3) and the opportunity to sit the internationally recognised City and Guilds Certificate in Beauty Therapy. Hairdressing Salon Support Level 3 You will learn fundamental hairdressing and customer service skills to enable you to begin a hairdressing apprenticeship. Learn to analyse the hair and scalp, shampoo, blow dry, apply colour (highlights and foils), conditioning treatments and hair-ups and provide professional consultation to clients. Learn product knowledge, health and safety, and salon skills. Make-up artistry Students will get a thorough understanding of make-up application including day or night, wedding and period makeup. Nutrition Gain a thorough understanding of healthy eating and food combination programme and be able to explain nutrition principals for Beauty Services. History of Cosmetics Study Students will learn the history and theory of Cosmetic and Alternative Therapies. Salon days Gain extensive practical experience with a range of clients during our professional salon days which are held regularly throughout this course.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
1year

Career outcomes

Beautician Beauty Services Beauty Therapist Hairdresser Retail Cosmetic Sales Cosmetics Cosmetology




Certificate in Beauty and Hairdressing Whitireia New Zealand