New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) Level 4 - Work-based

We help you or your team refine advanced skills and turn artistic talent into lifelong careers, ensuring your salon thrives with expert, passionate professionals.

Skills Premier is proud to introduce the Professional Stylist Level 4 Work-based Hairdressing course, in partnership with Pivot Point. As an established training provider, we design courses that align with industry needs and expectations.

Trainees will have full access to the Pivot Point LAB online platform throughout their programme. This ensures a high-quality learning experience, available 24/7 to reinforce skills in the workplace. The platform is tailored to individual learning needs and continuously updated to reflect industry trends.

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Ideally, you will have a Level 3 hairdressing qualification or equivalent experience. In this programme, you will build on your existing skills by mastering advanced hairstyling techniques, chemical services, and both scissor and razor cutting. You will also develop strong communication skills through client consultations, ensuring you can monitor health and safety practices effectively while collaborating with peers and maintaining professionalism.

Outcome: New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) Level 4

Overview

Our Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) Level 4 course is designed to be flexible to empower individuals to earn qualifications while working; to enable them to independently deliver salon and client services; and to foster professional growth and expertise.

Through a Blended Learning format Trainees will receive face-to-face, workplace and Online training.

Fee Protection

Student fees will be held in trust in compliance with Section 236A of the Education Act 1989 as amended by the Education Act (No4) 199

Course Location

Manukau, Wellington, Christchurch & Dunedin

Course Dates

Our courses start throughout the year! Enquire to find the next available date.

Course Hours

Full time, 78 weeks + term breaks

  • Runs on Mondays
  • 12 face-to-face sessions  
    (6 delivery, 6 assessment) 
  • 4 online sessions  

    *Sessions are not on consecutive Mondays and will be spread throughout the year 

Eligibility

To be eligible for our Level 4 course, you must:

  • Be a New Zealand citizen, or have 3 or more years permanent residence in New Zealand
  • Must be employed in a hairdressing salon for a minimum of 20 hours
  • Hold a Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3) or have equivalent experience.
  • Age 16 years or higher (or 15 with MOE exemption is granted)

Enrolment Process

We would like to meet with you to discuss your journey at Skills Premier and show you around one of our  campuses. If the programme is right for you we will have an application form ready for you to complete.

We can also help you at that time with discovering that you are eligible for FeesFree or a student loans, and then help you with the process of paying the programme fees.

Want to know more? 

Course Enquiry Form

Please fill out the course enquiry form below if you have any questions about our courses or would like to request more information. Our team will review your submission and respond as soon as possible to assist you with your query.

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