Who is HITO?
The Hairdressing Industry Training Organisation (HITO) was established in 1993 as the recognised Industry Training Organisation (ITO) for the hairdressing and barbering industry. In 2008, the beauty industry was included in this coverage.
HITO is industry owned and supported by the Tertiary Education Commission.
HITO administer the apprenticeship programme, including the management of on-and off-job training. We liaise with both the NZ Association of Registered Hairdressers and the wider industry to set the standards of New Zealand's only nationally (and internationally) recognised barbering, beauty and hairdressing qualifications. HITO offer national certificates in barbering, beauty, hairdressing, salon support, and salon management.
It is also HITO's role to ensure that industry training standards are maintained and the information and skills being taught are correct and relevant.
Our Mission Statement
To establish and maintain the achievement of high quality and relevant barbering, beauty and hairdressing qualifications as an essential investment for the industry and its clients.
Our Purpose Statement
The NZ Hairdressing Industry Training Organisation Inc exists to provide leadership within the barbering, beauty and hairdressing industry and so that trainees and employers experience the benefits of an excellent professional standard of hairdressing qualifications and ensuring that training is meeting the needs of employees, employers, industry and the Tertiary Education Commission.
Services to the Industry
- Sales & Liaison Managers who regularly visit and provide advice to employers and apprentices.
- Assistance for employers looking for apprentices, or potential apprentices looking for an apprenticeship.
- Administration of the moderation process, ensuring that industry assessments meet the national standard.
- Development and production of training related products and publications.
- Off-job training subsidies.
- Industry liaison to ensure that unit standards and qualifications remain current and relevant.
- Employment agreements developed for apprentices to complement their training agreement.