Hairdressing
Having worked in interior design in Korea, Grace Choi decided to pursue a creative career of a different sort when she came to New Zealand.
If you are creative and enjoy working with people, hairdressing offers exciting
career opportunities, including national & international salon work.
CPIT's programmes of study in Hairdressing are:
- Certificate in Hairdressing Level 2
You will study creative hair design including; setting, blow waving and long hair design, ladies hair cutting, colour and perm design, reception and retailing. - Certificate in Specialised Hairdressing Skills
This Certificate recognises the skills and knowledge required for management and/or training roles in the Hairdressing Industry. - Certificate in Hairdressing Level 4
As a year 2 student at the CPIT School of Professional Hairdressing you will build on your knowledge and learning in all areas that you studied in Year one.
Why study at CPIT School of Professional Hairdressing?
- Learn from the experts - CPIT has a team of expert hairdressing tutors that will help you gain the skills and experience you need for a successful hairdressing career
- Purpose built facilities - Our programmes are run in purpose built modern facilities and students gain hands on experience working with real clients in HIT 144 - our commercial training salon.
- Strong industry relationships - CPIT's links with industry ensure our programmes are current and relevant, giving you the skills that are in demand.
- Internationally recognised - CPIT's Pivot Point training ensures your qualifications will be recognised by employers in NZ and overseas.
- Regular intakes - Ongoing monthly intakes and our flexible learning programme allow you to manage your own learning and work at a pace and speed that suits you.
Contact us for our monthly start dates and an application form for the Certificate in Hairdressing.
What are my career options upon completing the Certificate in Hairdressing?
The hairdressing pre trade programme is the right place to start if you want to work
towards becoming a fully qualified hairdresser. On completion of the pre trade
programme, you can start working as an apprentice in a commercial hair salon and
work towards a higher trade certificate to become a fully qualified hairdresser.
Once fully qualified, hairdressing can offer exciting career opportunities including:
- National & international salon work
- Manage or own your own salon
- Styling for events e.g. weddings, balls
- Styling for fashion, theatre & films
- Technical or product consultant
- National & international competitions
For information on working conditions, pay and future prospects for hairdressers visit the KiwiCareers web site.
What will I study?
Students in the Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 2) will study creative hair design including:
- setting
- blow waving & long hair design
- ladies hair cutting
- colour & perm design
- reception & retailing
Students in the Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 4) will enhance their cutting skills with the Pivot Point Men's Hair Sculpture programme; complete the learning for the balance of the unit standards toward their National Certificate in Hairdressing and build on skills and confidence in our commercial salon HIT144.
Where will I study?
Hairdressing programmes are delivered in purpose built facilities at the CPIT City Campus in High Street, Christchurch. Our facilities also include Hit 144, a commercial hair salon where students have the opportunity to work with real clients and gain some excellent practical salon experience.
Students also have access to an extensive range of campus facilities at the nearby Madras St campus including:
- 24 hour computer access with internet and email for current students
- CPIT's well-resourced library
- Learning Services
- Two cafés
- A health centre offering nursing, medical and counselling services
- A recreation centre
- The Christchurch Polytechnic Students Association (CPSA)
Want to find out more?
For further information, make an online enquiry or contact us.