This qualification recognises the skills and knowledge required for management or training in the hairdressing industry. It also provides recognition for advanced skills. The core compulsory section recognises the importance of communication skills, interpersonal skills, advanced hairdressing skills and management skills within the industry.
Options for Assessment
In the National Certificate in Hairdressing (Management) there are 12 compulsory unit standards that have to be achieved and 3 strands.
The strands are:
- Assessment of Hairdressing
- Tutoring in Hairdressing
- Salon Management
To meet the requirements of the whole National Certificate you have to complete 12 compulsory unit standards and all of the requirements of one of the strands.
The Assessment strand recognises the skills required by workplace and registered assessors to ensure that judgements they make are in accordance with National Standards and are fair, valid and consistent.
The Tutoring strand offers experienced hairdressers the opportunity for recognition of the skills and knowledge required to train and develop the skills of hairdressing trainees. It acknowledges the need for tutors themselves to be skilled hairdressers and also to be conversant with principles and practices required to provide best practice in a training environment.
The Salon Management strand provides recognition for the more complex skills and knowledge for certain client services and the range of skills and knowledge required to effectively manage the operation of a small business focused on the hairdressing industry.
Entry to this qualification is open, however it is recommended that candidates have obtained a National Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 4), a Trade Certificate in Hairdressing or can demonstrate equivalent skills.
QUALIFICATION
Core Compulsory
All the unit standards listed are required.
| Unit
Standard
| Title | Level | Credit |
| 1312 | Give oral instructions in the workplace | 3 | 3 |
| 1987 | Create and maintain positive workplace relationships | 5 | 5 |
| 6400 | Manage first aid | 3 | 2 |
| 6402 | Provide basic life support | 1 | 1 |
| 8495 | Develop self to improve performance | 5 | 5 |
| 496 | Develop and maintain a safe and supportive working environment | 5 | 5 |
| 9680 | Communicate within an organisation context | 2 | 2 |
| 11097 | Listen to gain information in an interactive situation | 3 | 3 |
| 11281 | Prepare candidates for assessment | 4 | 3 |
| 13465 | Design a layout plan for a hair salon | 5 | 5 |
| 13466 | Demonstrate knowledge of identification and correction of a permanent wave problem | 4 | 4 |
| 13467 | Identify and correct colour problems in the hair | 5 | 2 |
| 13468 | Incorporate a hairpiece in a hairstyle | 5 | 5 |
| TOTAL 45 credits |
Assessment of Hairdressing Strand
All the unit standards listed below are required
| Unit
Standard
| Title | Level | Credit |
| 4098 | Assess candidates' performance using supplied assessment activities | 4 | 5 |
| 11098 | Listen and respond to information received | 5 | 2 |
| 11551 | Moderate assessment | 5 | 6 |
| 11552 | Design assessment activities | 5 | 6 |
| 18203 | Verify evidence for assessment for candidate | 4 | 3 |
Assessment in Hairdressing Strand Elective
A minimum of 7 credits at level 5 or above are required from the following domains:
| FIELD | Sub-field | Domain |
| HUMANITIES | Communications Skills | Interpersonal communications |
| EDUCATION | Generic Education and Training | Assessment of learning |
| TOTAL credits 74 |
Tutoring in Hairdressing Strand
All the unit standards listed below are required.
| Unit
Standard
| Title | Level | Credit |
| 4098 | Assess candidate performance using supplied assessment activities | 4 | 5 |
| 11552 | Design assessment | 5 | 6 |
| 13469 | Demonstrate knowledge of the preparation, performance, and fitting of wigs | 4 | 6 |
Tutoring in Hairdressing Strand Elective
A minimum of 15 credits at level 5 or above are required from the following domains:
| FIELD | Sub-field | Domain |
| EDUCATION | Adult Education & Training | - delivery of adult education and training
- design and development of adult education and training
- evaluation in adult education and training |
| EDUCATION | Generic Education & Training | Assessment of learning |
| TOTAL credits 77 |
Salon Management Strand
All the unit standards listed below are required.
Unit
Standard | Title | Level | Credit |
| 1988 | Supervise workplace operations | 5 | 5 |
| 8494 | Enable and enhance employee competence and capability | 5 | 10 |
| 11994 | Recruit and select staff | 4 | 6 |
| 13464 | Demonstrate knowledge of competitions hairstyling | 4 | 4 |
| 13469 | Demonstrate knowledge of the preparation, maintenance, and fitting of wigs | 4 | 6 |
Salon Management Strand Elective
A minimum of 15 credits at level 3 or above, of which a minimum of 5 credits are at Level 5 or above are required from the following domains:
| FIELD | Sub-field | Domain |
| BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES | Management | - business law
- first line management
- developing and coordinating people
- small business management |
| EDUCATION | Adult Education and Training | - delivery of adult education and training |
| | Generic Education and Training | - assessment of learning |
| HUMANITIES | Communications Skills | - interpersonal communications |
| SERVICE SECTOR | Beauty Services | - hairdressing |
| TOTAL Credits 91 |
Management Fees
All costs quoted in New Zealand dollars and include GST
Hook On Fee $25.00
A 'one-off' fee for candidates to be hooked on to the National Qualifications Framework.
You will be asked to supply your NZQA ID number OR pay this fee on enrolment.
Application Fee $80.00
Payable to the HITO for the administration and processing of your application. This fee is non-refundable.
Assessment Fee & Booklet $450.00
This fee covers the assessment of your evidence by the Assessor (includes one reassessment if required).
This booklet is supplied by the HITO and outlines the evidence you will need to collect to show competence against the unit standards in the core compulsory and one of the strands.
Credit Fee $3.00 per credit
Each unit standard has a credit value. When you have successfully completed the standard there is a credit fee payable to NZQA to register the standard on your Record of Learning
Certificate Fee $15.00
When you have completed the qualification requirements you may obtain the National Certificate. This fee is payable to HITO and covers the issuing of your certificate. You should allow approximately one month for delivery.