Hairdressing Level 3 (Youth Guarantee)
Program Overview
This one-year hairdressing program provides a foundation in salon culture, basic styling skills, color treatment basics, and health and safety protocols. It prepares graduates for entry-level positions as hair stylists, salon assistants, or color technicians. The program is free for eligible participants under the Youth Guarantee scheme and leads to the New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) Level 3 qualification.
Program Outline
Outline
Modules:
- Salon Culture, Hierarchy and Terminology
- Elementary Styling Skills (Blow Drying, Moulding, Setting, Long Hair-Ups)
- Color Treatment Basics
- Health and Safety
- Hygiene and Personal Health and Presentation
Structure:
The program consists of 120 Ara Credits and takes 1 year to complete on a full-time basis.
Schedule:
The specific course schedule isn't provided, but the program likely involves regular classes, practical sessions, and assessments.
Content:
This program focuses on providing a foundation in hairdressing skills and knowledge.
Careers
Potential Career Paths:
- Hair Stylist
- Salon Assistant
- Color Technician
Opportunities:
The program prepares graduates for entry-level positions in salons and barbershops.
Outcomes:
Completion of this program opens doors for further education and career advancement in the hairdressing industry.
Other
- The program is FREE for eligible participants under the Youth Guarantee scheme.
- The program leads to the New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) Level 3 qualification.
- Ara Institute of Canterbury is a part of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.