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 (5)
Certificate II in Hairdressing
Want to make the most of your creativity in the hairdressing industry? NMIT’s Certificate II in Hairdressing is a pre-vocational course that introduces you to the fast-paced world of hairdressing, and is perfect for school leavers interested in discovering what the industry is all about. Learning takes place in NMIT’s cutting-edge hairdressing training studios, which are fitted with all the latest equipment.
Certificate III in Hairdressing
Apprenticeship
This Certificate III in Hairdressing is offered as an Apprenticeship and is available to local students only. If you want to discover just what the hairdressing industry is all about, the certificate will fast-track you to a career as a fully qualified hairdresser. Suitable if you have completed Certificate II. Learn about the principles of hairdressing through an exciting, fast-paced program. NMIT also offers the Certificate III in Hairdressing as a full-time non-industry course to local and international students through the Personal Services Department.
Certificate III in Hairdressing
This Certificate III in Hairdressing is offered as an industry course to local and international students through the Personal Services Department. If you want to discover just what the hairdressing industry is all about, the certificate will fast-track you to a career as a fully qualified hairdresser. Suitable if you have completed Certificate II. Learn about the principles of hairdressing through an exciting, fast-paced program. NMIT also offers the Certificate III in Hairdressing as an apprenticeship to local students only.
Certificate IV in Hairdressing
Designed to teach skills for small-business management in the hairdressing industry. Suitable if you want to further your training and develop your technical skills. Learning takes place in NMIT’s cutting-edge hairdressing training studios, fitted with all the latest equipment, where you gain experience in a real-world professional setting.
Diploma of Hairdressing Salon Management
Designed for salon managers or those wanting to start their own business, NMIT’s Diploma of Hairdressing Salon Management gives you advanced skills in salon management. The hairdressing profession offers great flexibility and the opportunity to develop your creative and business skills, and NMIT’s cutting edge facilities will help you get there. We now offer you even greater flexibility with our e-Learning delivery option. Complete all the modules for the Diploma of Hairdressing Salon Management online today!
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.


