The hairdressing profession offers great flexibility and the opportunity to develop your creative and business skills.

NMIT’s courses in Hairdressing give you the knowledge and practical experience needed to enter a career as a hairdresser, whether a salon owner or employee, self-employed or senior stylist.

You will develop hands-on experience with a range of techniques:

  • colouring techniques
  • advanced styling techniques
  • massage
  • long hair design finishes
  • salon management
  • maintain and order stock
  • small team management

NMIT has its own Hairdressing Training Studio, fully equipped with the latest technology at our Preston campus, where you can perfect a professional standard of skills.

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Available Courses (6)

Certificate II in Hairdressing

VETiS
Got the flair for hair? Start your journey in creative hairstyling and create your dream of working for a leading hair salon or starting your own business. This course is offered via the VET in Schools (VETiS) program.

Certificate II in Hairdressing

Got the flair for hair? Start your journey in creative hairstyling and create your dream of working for a leading hair salon or starting your own business.

Certificate III in Hairdressing

This course is offered to local and international students. It is also delivered as an Apprenticeship course to local students ONLY.

Certificate III in Hairdressing

Apprenticeship
Establish your career in the creative industry of hairstyling and earn while your learn - build on your interest in current hair styles and fast track to an exciting career as a fully qualified hair dresser. Work for a leading hair salon, professional photographer, fashion stylist or set up your own salon. NMIT offers the Certificate III in Hairdressing as an apprenticeship to local students.

Certificate IV in Hairdressing

Extend your professional skills and advance in the hair industry. Work for a leading hair salon, professional photographer or run your own business. Gain employment as a technical hair care consultant or session stylist.

Diploma of Salon Management

Your focus is on the business of hair. Build your vision and take your hairdressing experience further. Learn the important skills of running and managing your own business.

Available Short Courses (2)

Creative Texturing and Razor Cutting

This course in creative razor cutting is to update and enhance your skills with the latest creative hairdressing techniques and finishes. Learn techniques that are simple, stylish and easy to understand.

Creative Long Hair Design

This course in Creative Long Hair Design is to update and enhance your skills with the latest creative techniques and finishes. Learn techniques that are simple, stylish and easy to understand. Learn classic French twists, chignons, barrel curls and the latest bridal looks.