Welcome to the next phase of your hairdressing journey at Servilles Academy. Our New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing – Professional Stylist (Level 4) course is designed to take your skills from competent to exceptional, equipping you with the knowledge and technical skill sought after in the hair industry.
Why Choose Level 4 Hairdressing at Servilles?
Dive deeper into your passion for hairdressing in an environment that nurtures your growth and professionalism. This course is designed to provide intensive yet supportive learning with theory delivery and hands-on practice in the first half of the programme before moving into the commercial component in the second half. Trainee stylists will continue to learn in our onsite commercial salon, developing their technical abilities such as advanced cutting and colouring techniques, styling, chemical services, as well as essential communication and business skills to enhance client consultation, retention, and sales to be successful in the people focused hair industry.
Your journey to becoming a professional hairdresser starts here at Servilles Academy. Enrol now to unlock your potential and embark on a fulfilling career in hairstyling.
What will I learn?
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In-depth consultation skills
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Advanced cutting techniques
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Wet and dry styling
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Razor and clipper cutting
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Advanced chemical services
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Creative cutting and colouring
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Long hair and editorial styling
How long will it take?
This course is 34 weeks.
Hours are Tuesday – Friday from 9:30 am – 4:15 pm.
Monday is a self-directed study day used for projects and assignments.
How much will it cost?
Fees: $10,088 (includes NZQA assessment fees, Registration & hook-ons and $500 compulsory course costs)
International student total fees: $18,500 ($17,950 fees + $550 kit)
You may be eligible for Fees Free study. Click here to learn more.
*Please note, prices are subject to change.
When can I start?
Professional Stylist Level 4 (PS1) begins on 27 January 2026 and ends on 2 October 2026. Enrolments are now open, please fill out the contact form if you would like to enquire.
The Important Stuff
Entry Criteria
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Age 16 or over
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Passion and desire to excel in the hairdressing industry
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Suitability to Hairdressing Industry
Enrolment Procedures
Book a talk and tour with our recruitment team. We encourage parents to accompany the prospective student to the talk and tour as the course is very comprehensive and family support is important.
Course Acceptance
A letter will be sent to the applicant immediately following the interview notifying acceptance. On acceptance you will be required to return a contract to Servilles Academy within 5 working days.
Withdrawl Procedures
If a student wishes to withdraw from a course after payment of any monies (in full or part) they are required to do so in writing to the Academy Manager no later than 8 calendar days after the course commencement.
If a student withdraws within 8 calendar days of the first day of the course they will be entitled to, upon return of all equipment, a full refund of all monies minus a $500 administration fee.
Fee Protection
Student fees will be held in trust in compliance with Section 236A of the Education Act 1989 as amended by the Education Act (No4) 1991
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