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Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)

Nelson , South Island ,New Zealand

New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support)

In this hands-on programme you'll gain the skills required to work in the hairdressing industry.

If you are creative and love to help people look and feel better, Hairdressing could be the career for you.

Take opportunities on this programme to gain practical work experience at local salons, and in our on-site training salons in Nelson.

This programme reflects the latest developments in the hairdressing industry. You can take advantage of opportunities and local and national events to see the breadth of work available to skilled stylists.

The tutors on this programme are passionate about hairdressing and about their students enjoying the beginning of their careers in this dynamic industry.

Successful graduates of the programme will be ready to progress to the New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Emerging Stylist) or enter the industry as a junior apprentice having completed a proportion of the unit standards required to gain the National Certificate in Hairdressing Practice (Level 4).

Campus Information

The Nelson campus

Our Nelson campus is based on a single city block and is an open and easy to navigate environment.The Nelson campus location means quick and easy access to the cafés, bars and shopping in Nelson city. You’re never far from anywhere

Intakes

  • Feb

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional/ Unconditional Offer
20 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

You will be taught and supported in your studies by experienced, industry-savvy tutors and support staff from a wide range of countries. The NMIT staff professional development programme means your learning experience is current with international best practice.
The programs are developed in consultation, and delivered in partnership, with local companies, organizations and industries. You will meet and be taught by experts from your future profession. In many programmes you will experience placements that give you a taste of your new career.
 

PSW Opportunity

  • During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
  • After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
  • After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Equivalent qualifications for International students
If your qualifications are different to those we have in New Zealand the information below may help you understand the equivalent pass rates for your country. Some programmes may also have requirements in a particular subject area and English language ability so it is best to also check this in conjunction with the specific entry requirements on each programme page.

Canada 

  • Grade 11 Secondary School Diploma (general level).   
  • High School Graduation Diploma or Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma.  

China 

  • Senior High School Graduation Certificate. 
  • SeniorHigh School Graduation Certificate with B average.   

Hong Kong 

  • Hong Kong Certificate of Education or Diploma of Secondary Education. 
  • Hong Kong Advanced Level Certificate / Diploma of Secondary Education or successful completion of one year of tertiary study at a recognised institution. 

India 

  • Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12. 
  • Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12.  

Indonesia 

  • Surat TandaTamatBelajar -SekolahMenengahUmum Tingkat Atas (STTB - SMA)   
  • Completion of SekolahMenengahAtas (SMA) with a minimum score of 8   

Japan 

  • Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (KotogakkoSotsugyoShomeisho).  
  • Completion of a High School Diploma with a B average.

Korea 

  • High School Diploma 
  • Junior College Diploma or completion of High School Leaving Certificate. 

Malaysia 

  • SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia - Malaysia Certificate   of Education). 
  • Three passes in STPM exam at C or better; or A maximum score of 18 points over 6 academic subjects in the UEC; or Three Advanced Level passes at grade C or better; or Successful completion of an Australian Matriculation programme with an ATAR of at least 75; or Successful completion of a Canadian Matriculation programme with an average of 65% across six subjects in Grade 12

Nepal 

  • Proficiency Certificate / Intermediate Examination/  Higher Secondary Certificate. 
  • Successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution

Philippines 

  • High School Diploma (Grade 12) Arts and Design/Sports Track  
  • High School Diploma (Grade 12) Academic Track 

South Africa 

  • Senior Certificate.
  • Successful completion of one year's tertiary study at a recognised institution. 

Sri Lanka 

  • Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (‘O’ Level or AS Level).  
  • Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (A Level). 

Taiwan 

  • Senior High School Leaving Certificate. 
  • Junior College Diploma or successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution.  

Thailand 

  • Certificate of Secondary Education / Maw 6. 
  • Certificate of Secondary Education / Maw 6. 

United Kingdom 

  • General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE).
  • Advanced Level (A Level). 

USA

  • High School Graduation Diploma
  • High School Graduation Diploma with SAT or successful completion of one year of tertiary study at a recognised institution

Vietnam 

  • Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma 
  • Successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution.

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