FAQs

We offer NZQA recognised qualifications in hairdressing, barbering and makeup. These include:

• New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing – Salon Support (Level 3)

• New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing – Emerging Stylist (Level 4)

• New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Barbering (Level 4)

• New Zealand Certificate in Makeup and Skincare (Level 3)

• New Zealand Certificate in Makeup Artistry (Level 4)

All of our programmes are 34 weeks, Tuesday – Friday, except our Level 3 Makeup and Skincare programme which is 20 weeks.

Yes! Our programmes qualify for Fees Free funding, but you’ll need to check if you are eligible. You may be eligible to study Fees Free if you are:

• a New Zealander or ordinarily resident in New Zealand; and

• a recent secondary school leaver; or

• not a recent secondary school leaver but have undertaken less than half a year of tertiary study or training.

To find out more, head to https://www.feesfree.govt.nz/ or give our recruitment team a call on 0800 SERVILLES (or 09 308 0690)

Unless you’re eligible for Fees Free or are able to pay your course/tuition fees upfront, you’ll need to apply for a Student Loan via Studylink. You may also need to apply for Course Related Costs, in order to purchase your student kit. Read our handy step-by-step guide on how to apply for all of these on our blog.

You’ll need to purchase a kit when you begin studying with us, which you can get with the assistance of course-related costs. Our hairdressing, barbering and makeup kits come with everything you need to complete your qualification, plus you’ll be able to top-up your equipment at a discounted price! Our makeup kits include products and tools from MAC Cosmetics.

No NCEA qualifications? No worries! You don’t need any NCEA qualifications to train at the academy.

It’s easy as! To apply, click ‘Apply Now’ above or call 0800 SERVILLES. You’ll need to complete and submit the application form. Once this is received by our recruitment team, we’ll be in touch!

Yes, you can! You can have a tour of the academy, where you’ll be able to talk with our recruitment team about the programmes you’re interested in and any questions you might have. To book a free tour of the academy, click the ‘Contact’ button above, or call the team on 0800 SERVILLES (09 308 0690).

The beauty of the hairdressing, barbering and makeup industries is that there are a multitude of pathways you can take following completion of your programme. You may want to embark on further study (i.e. a Level 4 qualification or another course provided by the academy) or head into paid employment.  Servilles Academy has produced graduates who have entered into all aspects of the industry, such as salon work, business management, business ownership, sales, education and training roles, freelancing positions and corporate roles.