Course Overview
*This course is pending approval and is planned for February 2027 at our Windermere Campus in Tauranga.
Turn your passion for style, creativity, and helping people feel their best into a future career. The New Zealand Certificate in Salon Skills (Introductory) (Level 2) is the perfect starting point for anyone wanting to explore the exciting worlds of hairdressing, barbering, and beauty while gaining the confidence and skills to take the next step.
In this hands-on course, you'll learn in a salon environment and develop practical skills in client care, customer service, communication, personal presentation, health and safety, and professional salon practices. You'll also build workplace-ready skills such as teamwork, career planning, and industry knowledge, giving you a strong foundation for future study and employment.
Whether you're leaving school, exploring career options, or looking for a fresh start, this qualification can open the door to further study in Hairdressing, Barbering, Skin Care and Cosmetics, or Beauty Therapy.
Start your journey with Toi Ohomai and discover how your passion for hair, beauty, and grooming can become a rewarding career.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- New Zealand Certificate in Salon Skills (Introductory) (Level 2)
| Locations | To be confirmed |
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| Next intake | To be confirmed View more details |
| Study options |
17 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable) |
| Total credits | 60 |
| StudyLink assistance | Available |
| Indicative Fees | To be confirmed for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
To see the information for international students change your location using the button at the top right of the screen.
Timetable
Topic Overview
Industry Practice and Image
Develop professional skills and industry knowledge needed for a salon or clinic environment. Learn safe workplace practices, professional presentation standards, basic anatomy and physiology, and explore how fashion trends influence the beauty industry.
Client support and sustainability
Develop skills to apply sustainable salon practices, communicate confidently and professionally with clients and colleagues, and deliver high-quality client care that meets industry standards.
Industry Support
Develop skills in supporting salon operations by preparing clients for services, providing professional client care, managing stock control processes, and creating attractive product displays within a hairdressing or barbering environment.
Industry Preparation
Build confidence and skills needed for future success by developing workplace communication, exploring career opportunities, creating a personal career plan, and learning how to manage your finances through basic budgeting.
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | To be confirmed for domestic students |
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Your final fee may vary if:
- you have a choice of topics/papers to study
- the qualification excludes GST
- there are extra course materials to purchase
- student levies apply
We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.
* Important fee information, and hints and tips
Fee Help
Are you Eligible for Free Fees?
There are several ways to take advantage of free study at Toi Ohomai. Find out how on our Fees Free FAQ page.
Student Loans and Allowances
This course meets the requirements for student allowance and student loan applications through StudyLink.
- A student loan helps to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees), study materials e.g. books, equipment, and living costs. You'll have to pay this money back.
- A student allowance is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you're studying. You don't have to pay the money back.
Find out more and apply at studylink.govt.nz
Scholarships
Scholarships are one way you might be able to get some financial help. Any scholarships specifically related to this course are shown below, otherwise check out the full list of scholarships promoted by Toi Ohomai.
Course Entry Information
Entry Criteria
- Open entry
- No previous hairdressing, barbering, or beauty experience required
- Applicants should be motivated to learn in a practical salon environment and committed to regular attendance and participation
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
English Language Requirements
Level 3 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined in Rule 18 and Appendix 2 of the NZQA Programme and Accreditation Rules 2013.
Course Locations and Intake Information
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