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Hair design student with salon client

New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3)

NZ2411

Course details

Please note, places on this programme are limited.

Summary

Kickstart your hairdressing career as a junior or assistant stylist in a hairdressing salon. In this programme, you will gain essential skills in hairstyling, colouring and basic haircutting techniques.

You will become equipped with the knowledge, practical skills and attributes necessary to contribute to the efficient operation of a salon, as well as the delivery of high-quality services to clients.

Career/further opportunities

Graduates of the programme will have the skills and knowledge to work as hairdressers, barbers, salon managers, or hair stylists.

 

Disclaimers

Entry criteria

General admission
There is open entry to this programme although you must demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of success.

English language requirements
International applicants must provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency and are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) Academic band score of 5.0, with no individual band score lower than 5.0 from one test taken in the last two years, or equivalent described in NZQA Rules.

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Your first day

Are you ready for your first day of class? Check out your start date and where you need to be. You can also find useful information about studying at Wintec on our welcome page.

Semester 2 2025

Whānau evening
Date: Thursday 10 July 2025
Time: 5pm-6.30pm

Venue: R Block Social Space, City Campus

Induction
Date: Monday 14 July 2025
Time: 9am-4pm
Venue: R Block social space, City Campus

Induction itinerary:
  • Welcome and staff introductions 
  • Tours, ID cards, parking
  • Lunch
  • Class starts

What you will need

On your first day, please wear black pants and a black shirt. You may also like to bring a clear file, an A4 impact document file with a dome clip-on flap, and a ring binder. 

Timetable information

All Wintec timetables are available online here.

How to find your way around

Campus maps can be found here.

Parking and bus information

Both the Rotokauri and City campuses have parking available - payment and permits may be required. Learn more about parking and find out about bus services here.

He reo pōwhiri, your official welcome to Wintec

Tēnei te mihi mahana ki a koe e piki nei, e kake nei ki te Kuratini o Waikato.

You are warmly invited to attend the official welcome to Wintec for all new students, staff and whānau (family) at either our marae, Te Kōpū Mānia o Kirikiriroa or Rotokauri campus. The pōwhiri is a welcoming ceremony involving mihimihi (speeches), waiata (singing), and will conclude with kai timotimo (light refreshments). Please gather at the campus hubs, and a staff member will guide you through our pōwhiri.

Click here to find out when the next pōwhiri will be.

Course-related costs

A hairdressing kit will need to be purchased at your own cost.

Prospectus (course guide)

The Wintec Prospectus (otherwise known as a course guide) outlines everything you need to know about Wintec. It contains information about the Wintec campuses, student life, and the programmes that are on offer.

Access your copy of the Wintec Prospectus

The Wintec Prospectus (course guide) is available by downloading the file - click on the document below to access the file. Alternatively, to request a copy via email or the post, please complete the form below.

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