New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing
Otago Polytechnic
Subject area
Hairdressing
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
Total student fees
$6,576
over 1 Year - details
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the hairdressing industry with people who have obtained sufficient knowledge, practical skills and attitudes to perform limited salon and client services that contribute to the effective operation of a salon.
This qualification is intended for people who may have no prior knowledge or experience in hairdressing and who wish to learn hairstyling and colouring tasks and basic hair cutting techniques.
Graduates will be capable of operating at a foundation level under supervision.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Open Students whose first language is not English - IELTS Academic Score of 5.0 - no band score < 5.0 OR equiv. from one test in the preceding two years
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1 Year
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$6,576 | $6,576 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$8,863 | $8,863 |
| Total | $15,439 | $15,439 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
73%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $38,000 |
| Earnings range | $30,000 - $44,000 |
| In employment | 51% |
| In further study | 27% |
| On a benefit | 8% |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 762 786
Phone: (03) 477 3014
Fax: (03) 471 6870
Email: info@op.ac.nz
Web: https://www.op.ac.nz/
Where does this information come from?
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