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Level 1
Demonstrate knowledge of fashion trends in relation to hairstyling
Version 3
21939 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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This unit standard is for entry level learners in the hairdressing industry who wish to develop their visual and analytical hairstyling skills. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of fashion trends for hairstyling; and illustrate current fashion trends and influences on services. This is a core component of all hairdressing services and underpins performance in all practical aspects of the trade.
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CMR 20
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Level 2
Demonstrate knowledge of the selection and application of semipermanent hair colour
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3
17469 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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This is a theory based unit standard for people in the hairdressing industry who have a basic knowledge of temporary hair colour and wish to extend their knowledge of colour and of applying hair colour. People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe semipermanent hair colour; describe preparation required for application of semipermanent hair colour; describe the application of semipermanent hair colour; and describe follow up actions for semipermanent hair colour application. Most people will go on to seek credit for Unit 19791, Select and apply midway hair colour.
Standard-setting body:
Highlight or lowlight hair using weaving techniques
Version 5 This unit standard replaced unit standard 12312.
19793 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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This unit standard is for learners in the hairdressing industry to, under supervision, be able to highlight or lowlight hair using weaving techniques. People credited with this unit standard can: . prepare to highlight or lowlight hair using weaving techniques, . highlight or lowlight hair using weaving techniques, and . complete the service experience.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Protect the client for hairdressing services in a salon environment
Version 3
21936 Unit Standard 1 Credits
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This unit standard is for entry level learners who will assist in a hairdressing salon environment by protecting clients for hairdressing services. People credited with this unit standard are able to, in a salon environment: prepare the client for hairdressing services; protect the client for hairdressing services; and remove client protection at the completion of hairdressing services. This is a core component of all hairdressing services and underpins performance in all practical aspects of the trade.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 20
Standard-setting body:
Prepare hair for hairdressing service under supervision
Version 3
21941 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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This unit standard is for entry level learners in the hairdressing industry who will assist in a commercial salon by preparing the client''s hair for a following hairdressing service according to the stylist''s instructions. People credited with this unit standard are able to: consult stylist to prepare requirements for the hairdressing service to follow; prepare the hair for hairdressing service following stylist instruction; and complete follow up actions for tools, equipment and work areas. This is a core component of all hairdressing services and underpins performance in all practical aspects of the trade.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 20
Standard-setting body:
Pincurl hair
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 3 This unit standard, unit standard 2871, unit standard 2880, and unit standard 25078 have been replaced by unit standard 33203 and unit standard 33204. This unit standard, unit standard 25077, and unit standard 25078 replaced unit standard 2872.
25076 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who wish to develop skills in pincurling hair using a variety of techniques. People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe pincurls; pincurl hair using a variety of techniques; and complete follow-up actions.
Standard-setting body:
Section and comb hair
Version 2 This unit standard, unit standard 25076, and unit standard 25078 replaced unit standard 2872.
25077 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who wish to develop skills in hair moulding and manipulating hair using a variety of techniques. People credited with this unit standard are able to section and comb hair using a variety of techniques, and complete follow up actions.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 20
Standard-setting body:
Apply oxidative colouring products to, and remove them from, hair and scalp
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 3 This unit standard, unit standard 19791, unit standard 19792, and unit standard 28835 have been replaced by unit standard 33220, unit standard 33221, and unit standard 33222. This unit standard replaced unit standard 2756.
25789 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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This unit standard is for entry level learners who work under supervision in the hairdressing industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to apply and apply oxidative colouring product to hair; prepare to remove and remove oxidative colouring product from hair and scalp; and complete follow-up actions.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of the neutralising process and its effect on the hairshaft
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 33223. This unit standard replaced unit standard 2868.
25791 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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This unit standard is for entry level learners who work under supervision in the hairdressing industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of the neutralising process and its effect on the hairshaft.
Standard-setting body:
Apply and remove oxidative colouring products from hair and scalp
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 25789.
2756 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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This unit standard is for entry level learners who work under supervision in the hairdressing industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to apply and apply oxidative colouring product to the hair; prepare to remove and remove oxidative colouring product from hair and scalp; and complete follow-up actions.
Standard-setting body:
Present a personal fashion image for work in a hairdressing salon environment
Version 1
28026 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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This unit standard is for entry level learners who wish to work in a hairdressing salon environment. People credited with this unit standard are able to present a personal fashion image for work in a hairdressing salon environment.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 20
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of the neutralising process and its effect on the hairshaft
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 25791.
2868 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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This unit standard is for entry level learners who work under supervision in the hairdressing industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of the neutralising process and its effect on the hairshaft.
Standard-setting body:
Apply treatments to hair and scalp
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 7 This unit standard and unit standard 2866 have been replaced by unit standard 33199.
2869 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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This unit standard is for entry level learners who work under supervision in the hairdressing industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of hair and scalp treatments; prepare client for hair and scalp treatment; treat hair and scalp; and complete follow-up actions.
Standard-setting body:
Mould and fingerwave the hair
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 25076, unit standard 25077, and unit standard 25078.
2872 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who wish to develop skills in hair moulding and manipulating the hair using a variety of techniques. People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe pin-curls and elements of wave patterns; mould and scale hair using a variety of techniques; pin-curl hair; fingerwave hair using moulding techniques; and complete follow up actions.
Standard-setting body:
Select and apply non-oxidative hair colour
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
2874 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who wish to gain basic knowledge of hair colour and develop skills in applying hair colour. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of colour and non-oxidative colour; prepare to apply and apply non-oxidative hair colour; and complete follow-up actions.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of colour for use in hairdressing, and the use of non-oxidative colour
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 2 This unit standard, unit standard 19791, unit standard 19792, and unit standard 25789 have been replaced by unit standard 33220, unit standard 33221, and unit standard 33222. This unit standard replaced unit standard 2874.
28835 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who wish to gain basic knowledge of hair colour and non-oxidative colour. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the fundamentals of colour for use in hairdressing, and the use of non-oxidative colour.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of hair fashion over time
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 7 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 33218.
2891 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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This is a theory based unit standard for people in the hairdressing industry wishing to gain knowledge of the history of hair fashion. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of hairdressing history, and the influence of historical hair design and techniques on current and emerging hair fashion.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of hair trends of the 20th century
Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 2891.
33218 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This is a theory-based unit standard for learners in the hairdressing industry wishing to gain knowledge of the history of hair trends. People credited with this unit standard are able to : . identify and describe hair trends from the 20th century and their relevance to current fashion trends, and . describe the cultural significance of traditional hairstyles.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Level 3
Select and apply midway hair colour
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 4 This unit standard, unit standard 19792, unit standard 25789, and unit standard 28835 have been replaced by unit standard 33220, unit standard 33221, and unit standard 33222. This unit standard and unit standard 19792 replaced unit standard 2883.
19791 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who have knowledge of temporary and semi-permanent colour and wish to further develop their knowledge and skills in colour selection and application. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of midway colour and colour services; prepare client for application of midway hair colour; select, prepare and apply midway hair colour; and complete follow-up actions.
Standard-setting body:
Fingerwave hair
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 3 This unit standard, unit standard 2871, unit standard 2880, and unit standard 25076 have been replaced by unit standard 33203 and unit standard 33204. This unit standard, unit standard 25076, and unit standard 25077 replaced unit standard 2872.
25078 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who wish to develop skills in fingerwaving hair using a variety of techniques. People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe elements of wave patterns; fingerwave hair using moulding techniques; dry and dress hair; and complete follow up actions.
Standard-setting body:
Select, maintain, and demonstrate safe handling of hairdressing equipment and hand-held tools
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 2867.
25790 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is for entry level learners in the hairdressing industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to select, maintain, and demonstrate safe handling of hairdressing equipment and hand-held tools.
Standard-setting body:
Dress long hair into foundation styles
Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 2876.
25792 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry to develop skills for long hair styling and maintenance. People credited with this unit standard can: . prepare to dress, and dress long hair into foundation styles; and . complete the service experience.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Shampoo hair and scalp
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 7 This unit standard and unit standard 2869 have been replaced by unit standard 33199.
2866 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is for entry level learners in the hairdressing industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of shampoo service and its effects on hair; prepare to shampoo hair; shampoo hair and scalp; and complete follow-up actions.
Standard-setting body:
Select, maintain, and demonstrate safe handling of hairdressing tools and equipment
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 25790.
2867 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is for entry level learners in the hairdressing industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to select, maintain, and demonstrate safe handling of hairdressing equipment and hand-held tools.
Standard-setting body:
Blow dry hair into elementary styles
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 7 This unit standard and unit standard 2879 have been replaced by unit standard 33202.
2870 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry wishing to develop elementary blow drying skills. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to blow dry hair into elementary styles; blow dry hair into elementary styles; and complete follow-up actions.
Standard-setting body:
Set short hair for volume
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 7 This unit standard, unit standard 2880, unit standard 25076, and unit standard 25078 have been replaced by unit standard 33203 and unit standard 33204.
2871 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who wish to develop elementary hair setting skills. People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe how hair setting techniques and physical factors influence finished styles; prepare to set short hair for volume; set and dress short hair for volume; and complete follow-up actions.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of trichology
Version 8
2873 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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This theory-based unit standard is for learners in the hairdressing industry. People credited with this unit standard can demonstrate knowledge of the skin and hair.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Dress long hair into elementary styles
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 7 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 25792.
2876 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who wish to develop skills for long hair styling and maintenance. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to dress and dress long hair into elementary styles; and complete follow-up actions.
Standard-setting body:
Blow wave short hair into complex styles
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 7 This unit standard and unit standard 2870 have been replaced by unit standard 33202.
2879 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry wishing to further develop their blow drying skills. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to blow wave and blow wave short hair into complex styles; and complete follow-up actions.
Standard-setting body:
Set hair for complex styles
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 6 This unit standard, unit standard 2871, unit standard 25076, and unit standard 25078 have been replaced by unit standard 33203 and unit standard 33204.
2880 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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This is a practical unit standard for people in the hairdressing industry wishing to further develop their hair setting skills. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to set hair for complex styles; set and dress hair in complex styles; and complete follow-up actions.
Standard-setting body:
Dress long hair into complex styles
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 25793.
2881 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who wish to further develop their long hair styling and maintenance skills. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to dress long hair into complex styles; dress long hair into complex styles; and complete follow-up actions.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of conditions of the hair and scalp
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 8 This unit standard was replaced by unit standard 28848.
2882 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry wishing to gain knowledge of hair and scalp conditions. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: contagious conditions of the scalp; non-contagious conditions of the scalp; and hairshaft conditions.
Standard-setting body:
Apply underpinning knowledge and skills to cut hair to a guideline
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 2 This unit standard and unit standard 2885 have been replaced by unit standard 33210 and unit standard 33214.
28837 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who wish to develop their skills in cutting hair into foundation forms with scissors and clippers. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of foundation forms for hair cutting; demonstrate knowledge of cutting tools and techniques; and cut hair with scissors to a given guideline.
Standard-setting body:
Cut hair into foundation forms with scissors and clippers
Version 7
2884 Unit Standard 20 Credits
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This unit standard is for learners in the hairdressing industry to apply knowledge in cutting hair into foundation forms with scissors and clippers. People credited with this unit standard can: . prepare to cut, and cut hair into foundation forms using scissors and/or clippers in a commercially acceptable timeframe, and . complete the service experience.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Apply knowledge of common hair and scalp conditions to complete a limited scope consultation
Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 2882.
28848 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the barbering industry wishing to gain knowledge of hair and scalp conditions. People credited with this unit standard can: . demonstrate knowledge of common conditions of the hair and scalp, and . complete a limited scope consultation.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate razor techniques
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 6 This unit standard and unit standard 28837 have been replaced by unit standard 33210 and unit standard 33214.
2885 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who wish to learn foundation techniques for cutting hair with a razor. People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the importance of hair and scalp analysis in relation to razor techniques; demonstrate razor techniques to cut hair; and complete a haircut incorporating razor techniques.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of relaxing a permanent wave
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
2887 Unit Standard 1 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who have knowledge of permanent waving and wish to extend their knowledge to permanent wave relaxing. People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: preparation required for permanent wave relaxing; the permanent wave relaxing process; and follow-up actions for permanent wave relaxing.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of and apply shampoo and treatments to the hair and scalp
Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 2866 and unit standard 2869.
33199 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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This unit standard is for entry level learners who work under supervision in the hairdressing industry. People credited with this unit standard can: . demonstrate knowledge of shampoo and treatment services and their effects on hair and scalp, . prepare to shampoo and apply treatments to the hair and scalp, . shampoo and apply treatments to hair and scalp in a commercially acceptable timeframe, and . complete the service experience.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Blow dry hair
Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 2870 and unit standard 2879.
33202 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry to develop their blow drying skills. People credited with this unit standard can: . prepare to, and blow dry hair, and . complete the service experience.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Set hair to create volume, direction and movement
Version 1 This unit standard and unit standard 33204 replaced unit standard 2871, unit standard 2880, unit standard 25076, and unit standard 25078.
33203 Unit Standard 12 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry to develop hair setting skills. People credited with this unit standard can: . apply knowledge of hair sculpting, . prepare to set hair for a contemporary style, . set hair into a desired style, . dress hair into a contemporary style that reflects current trends, and . complete follow up actions.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of hair design
Version 1 This unit standard and unit standard 33203 replaced unit standard 2871, unit standard 2880, unit standard 25076, and unit standard 25078.
33204 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard can: . describe how client requirements and physical factors influence finished styles, . demonstrate knowledge of the bones of the head, . demonstrate knowledge of placement to create volume, curl and direction, and . describe the parts of hair sculpting.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of common scalp conditions and skin irregularities
Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 2878.
33205 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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This unit standard is for learners in the hairdressing industry wishing to gain knowledge of common scalp conditions. People credited with this unit standard can: . describe common scalp conditions, . demonstrate knowledge of skin irregularities, and . describe legislative requirements for contagious conditions.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of hair cutting foundations
Version 1 This unit standard and unit standard 33214 replaced unit standard 2885 and unit standard 28837.
33210 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry to develop their knowledge in cutting hair with scissors and clippers. People credited with this unit standard can: . demonstrate knowledge of foundation forms for hair cutting, . explain the importance of hair and scalp analysis in hair cutting, . demonstrate knowledge of cutting tools and techniques, and . demonstrate and explain good ergonomic hair cutting techniques.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Apply oxidative colour to and remove it from the hair and scalp
Version 1 This unit standard, unit standard 33221, and unit standard 33222 replaced unit standard 19791, unit standard 19792, unit standard 25789, and unit standard 28835.
33220 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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This unit standard is for learners to further develop their skills in colour application and removal. People credited with this unit standard can: . prepare client for application of colouring service, . mix and apply the colour product, . remove oxidative colouring product from hair and scalp, and . complete the service experience.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of foundation hair colouring services
Version 1 This unit standard, unit standard 33220, and unit standard 33221 replaced unit standard 19791, unit standard 19792, unit standard 25789, and unit standard 28835.
33222 Unit Standard 16 Credits
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This unit standard is for learners to further develop their knowledge in colour selection for foundation hair colouring services. People credited with this unit standard can demonstrate knowledge of: . colour and hair colouring services, . temporary, semi and demi hair colouring, and demi colour application, . permanent colour selection, and . allergy testing and the signs of anaphylactic reaction.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of the effect of chemical processes on hair texture
Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 25791.
33223 Unit Standard 7 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry to extend their knowledge and further develop their skills in straightening and chemical waving. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: . the chemical process for straightening and waving hair, and . chemical reformation neutralising processes and their effect on the hair shaft.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Assist with chemical reformation services
Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 28839.
33225 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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This unit standard is for entry level learners who work under supervision in the hairdressing industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . assist with chemical reformation services, and . complete the service experience.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Perform elementary hair cutting services with scissors and clippers
Version 1
33226 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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This unit standard is for learners in the hairdressing industry to develop their skills in cutting hair with scissors and clippers. People credited with this unit standard can: . prepare to cut, and cut hair into elementary styles using scissors and clippers in a commercially acceptable timeframe, and . complete the service experience.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of hair design elements and principles
Version 1
33228 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry to further develop knowledge using design elements. People credited with this unit standard can demonstrate knowledge of hair design elements and principles.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Create a hairstyle that reflects current trends using heated styling tools
Version 1
33230 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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This is a practical unit standard for learners in the hairdressing industry to further develop their hair styling skills using dry heated styling tools to create a fashion hairstyle. People credited with this unit standard can: . prepare to, and create a hairstyle that reflects current trends using heated styling tools; and . complete the service experience.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Level 4
Perform a full-head highlighting service
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 6 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 33219.
12313 Unit Standard 7 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who wish to be able to perform a full-head highlighting service. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to and highlight a full head of hair; and complete follow-up actions.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of competition hair styling
Version 5
13464 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who wish to design and compete in a hairstyling competition. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of live competition styling and photographic competition styling.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 20
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of identification and correction of a permanent wave problem
Version 5
13466 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who have knowledge of permanent waving and wish to extend their knowledge to correcting permanent wave problems in the hair. People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: permanent wave problems; selection and procedure of a permanent wave correction technique; and the permanent wave correction follow-up actions.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 20
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of the preparation, maintenance, and fitting of wigs
Version 5
13469 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who wish to gain knowledge of wigs. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: how to prepare a client for fitting a wig; how to prepare a wig for fitting; how to fit a wig; and a client''s home care wig maintenance programme.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 20
Standard-setting body:
Select and apply permanent hair colour
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 4 This unit standard, unit standard 19791, unit standard 25789, and unit standard 28835 have been replaced by unit standard 33220, unit standard 33221, and unit standard 33222. This unit standard and unit standard 19791 replaced unit standard 2883.
19792 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who have knowledge of temporary, semi-permanent and midway colour and wish to extend their knowledge and skills in colour selection and application. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of permanent colour and colour services; demonstrate knowledge of predisposition testing and the signs of anaphylactic reaction; explain colour selection; prepare client''s hair for permanent colour application; prepare and apply permanent hair colour; and complete follow-up actions.
Standard-setting body:
Dress long hair using integrated techniques
Version 3
25793 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry to further develop their long hair styling and maintenance skills. People credited with this unit standard can: . identify long hair techniques, . prepare to dress long hair, . dress long hair into a variety of styles, and . complete the service experience.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Undertake a consultation and an in-depth hair and scalp analysis for a chemical service
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 6
2755 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard is for senior level learners in the hairdressing industry who will consult in depth with a client, and analyse the hair and scalp. It requires a full, professional conversation with the client in order to recommend a suitable service and outcome based on their needs and wants, as well as their hair and scalp condition. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of additives in hair; undertake a consultation with a client to determine service parameters; complete an in-depth hair and scalp analysis for proposed service; and agree on course of action for proposed service.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of additives, and remove aniline derivative tint from hair
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 8 This unit standard and unit standard 2888 were replaced by unit standard 28836.
2877 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who wish to develop knowledge and skills in removing unwanted additives from hair. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of additives in hair; prepare to remove and remove aniline derivative tint from hair; and complete follow-up actions.
Standard-setting body:
Apply knowledge of hair and scalp conditions to analyse and select corrective treatments for the hair and scalp
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 6 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 33205.
2878 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who have a basic knowledge of how to apply corrective treatments and wish to increase their knowledge of selection of corrective treatments. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of advanced conditions of the hair and scalp, analyse the hair and scalp for corrective treatment; select corrective treatment and describe application and follow-up details; and select corrective treatments for thinning hair.
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Complete elementary colour corrections for hair
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 2 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 33224. This unit standard replaced unit standard 2877 and unit standard 2888.
28836 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who wish to develop knowledge and skills in completing elementary colour corrections for hair. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of elementary colour correction for hair; remove aniline derivative tint from hair; and counteract unwanted colour reflect.
Standard-setting body:
Apply knowledge of a professional range of hair products to complement salon services
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 2
28838 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who wish to gain knowledge of a full professional range of hair products in order to select and recommend suitable hair products to complement salon services. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of a professional range of hair products, and select hair products from a professional range to complement salon services.
Standard-setting body:
Apply knowledge of chemical reformation techniques to assist with salon services
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 2 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 33225.
28839 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who have knowledge of permanent hair waving and who wish to extend their knowledge and further develop their skills to assist with chemical reformation services. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of chemical reformation of hair; assist with chemical reformation services; and complete follow-up actions.
Standard-setting body:
Undertake in-depth consultation with a client to create and promote a plan to implement restyling
Version 1
28840 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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This unit standard is for senior level learners in the hairdressing industry who will consult in depth with a client, and analyse the hair and scalp. It requires a full, professional conversation with the client in order to recommend a suitable plan for restyling based on their needs and wants, as well as their hair and scalp condition. People credited with this unit standard are able to: undertake an in-depth consultation with a client to determine service parameters and offer opportunities for restyling; complete hair and scalp analysis for proposed restyling; agree on course of action for proposed restyling; and document and promote a plan to achieve agreed restyling outcome.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 20
Standard-setting body:
Create a portfolio of fashion work that reflects current hair fashion trends
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 2
28841 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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This unit standard is for senior level learners in the hairdressing industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to create a portfolio of fashion work that reflects current hair fashion trends.
Standard-setting body:
Cut hair in to fashion cuts with a razor
Version 1
28842 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who wish to develop skills for cutting hair with a razor. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to cut hair using a razor; use a razor to complete a hair cut; and complete follow-up actions.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 20
Standard-setting body:
Identify and evaluate opportunities to maintain currency in the hair fashion industry
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 2
28847 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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This unit standard is for senior level learners in the hairdressing industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to identify and evaluate opportunities to maintain currency in the hair fashion industry.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the hair lightening and toning process
Version 2
28849 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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This unit standard is for learners in the hairdressing industry to gain knowledge of lightening and toning processes. People credited with this unit standard can demonstrate knowledge of the: . hair lightening and toning process, and . health and safety risks of lightening products.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Counteract unwanted colour reflects in hair
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 7 This unit standard and unit standard 2887 were replaced by unit standard 28836.
2888 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who have knowledge of hair colour and who wish to develop skills for counteracting unwanted colour reflects. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare client for counteraction of unwanted colour reflect; counteract unwanted colour reflect; and complete follow-up actions.
Standard-setting body:
Lighten and tone a full head of hair
Version 6
2889 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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This unit standard is for learners in the hairdressing industry who have knowledge and ability in hair colour selection and application to extend their knowledge and further develop their skills for lightening and toning hair. People credited with this unit standard can: . consult with client, . prepare to lighten the hair, . prepare lightening products, . lighten and tone the hair, and . complete the service experience.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Straighten hair permanently using chemical processes
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 6 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 33215.
2890 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who have knowledge of permanent hair waving and who wish to extend their knowledge and further develop their skills to permanently straighten naturally curly hair. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to permanently straighten hair using chemical processes; straighten hair using chemical processes; and complete follow-up actions.
Standard-setting body:
Chemically wave the hair
Version 7
2892 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry to further develop their skills in chemically waving the hair. People credited with this unit standard can: . prepare to, and chemically wave hair; and . complete the service experience.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of advanced hair cutting
Version 1 This unit standard and unit standard 33210 replaced unit standard 2885 and unit standard 28837.
33214 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry to further develop their skills in advanced hair cutting with scissors and razors. People credited with this unit standard can, for hair cutting: . demonstrate knowledge of combining foundation forms, and . demonstrate and apply knowledge of razor techniques.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Relax or straighten hair using chemical reformation
Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 2890.
33215 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard can: . complete an in-depth consultation for a chemical reformation service to relax or straighten hair, . relax or straighten hair using chemical processes, and . complete the service experience.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Perform a full-head highlighting and toning service
Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 12313.
33219 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard can: . complete an in-depth consultation for a highlighting and toning service, . prepare to highlight and tone a full head of hair, . highlight a full head of hair, . tone a full head of highlights, and . complete the service experience.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Select and apply contemporary permanent hair colour using integrated colouring techniques
Version 1 This unit standard, unit standard 33220, and unit standard 33222 replaced unit standard 19791, unit standard 19792, unit standard 25789, and unit standard 28835.
33221 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who have fundamental knowledge of colour and wish to extend their knowledge and skills in colour selection and application. People credited with this unit standard can: . complete an in-depth consultation and prepare client for a contemporary colouring service, . prepare to apply permanent hair colour, . apply permanent hair colour using colouring techniques, and . complete the service experience.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of colour correction and additive removal for hair
Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 28836.
33224 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry to develop knowledge and skills in completing colour corrections for hair. People credited with this unit standard can demonstrate knowledge of: . hair colouring problems, and . additives in hair.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Apply a range of integrated cutting techniques to create a contemporary haircut
Version 1
33227 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry to develop skills in contemporary cutting. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . complete an in-depth consultation and prepare for a contemporary haircut service, . cut hair using integrated cutting techniques to complete a contemporary haircut, and . complete the service experience.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Use design fundamentals to create plans for constructing hairstyles
Version 1
33229 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry to further develop their hairstyling. People credited with this unit standard can create a plan for: . a particular hairstyle, and . a hairstyle to complement an individual client.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Level 5
Design a layout plan for a hair salon
Version 5
13465 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who wish to be able to design a hair salon floor plan to meet operational requirements. People credited with this unit standard are able to design a layout plan for a hair salon.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 20
Standard-setting body:
Identify colour problems in the hair and explain colour correction
Version 5
13467 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who have knowledge of hair colour and wish to extend their colour knowledge to correcting unwanted colour in the hair. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of hair colouring problems; identify colour problems and explain colour correction.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 20
Standard-setting body:
Incorporate a hairpiece in a hairstyle
Version 5
13468 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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This unit standard is for people in the hairdressing industry who wish to be able to incorporate a hairpiece in a hairstyle. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare a hairpiece for styling; select and dress the hairpiece; prepare the client''s hair to incorporate the hairpiece; incorporate and style the hairpiece; complete follow-up actions; and demonstrate knowledge of incorporating hair extensions within a hairstyle.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 20
Standard-setting body:
Research, present, and analyse a portfolio of advanced hair cuts and styles reflecting current and emerging trends
Version 2
26231 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people in the hairdressing industry who are working as professional stylists. People credited with this unit standard are able to research, present, and analyse a portfolio of advanced hair cuts and styles reflecting current and emerging trends.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 20
Standard-setting body:
Create a portfolio of advanced hair cuts and styles
Version 2
26232 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people in the hairdressing industry who are working as professional stylists. People credited with this unit standard are able to create a portfolio of advanced hair cuts and styles.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 20
Standard-setting body:
Perform a platform presentation of an advanced hair cut and style in front of an audience
Version 2
26233 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people in the hairdressing industry who are working as professional stylists. People credited with this unit standard are able to: introduce the advanced hair cut and style to be performed to the audience; and complete the platform presentation of the advanced hair cut and style.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 20
Standard-setting body:
Research, present, and analyse a portfolio of advanced hair colour work reflecting current and emerging trends
Version 2
26430 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people in the hairdressing industry who are working as professional stylists. People credited with this unit standard are able to research, present, and analyse a portfolio of advanced hair colour work reflecting current and emerging trends.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 20
Standard-setting body:
Create a portfolio of advanced hair colour work
Version 2
26431 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people in the hairdressing industry who are working as professional stylists. People credited with this unit standard are able to create a portfolio of advanced hair colour work.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 20
Standard-setting body:
Perform a platform presentation of an advanced hair colour in front of an audience
Version 2
26432 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people in the hairdressing industry who are working as professional stylists. People credited with this unit standard are able to: introduce the advanced hair colour to be performed to the audience; and complete the platform presentation of the advanced hair colour.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 20
Standard-setting body:
Apply hairdressing services under workplace conditions
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 8 This unit standard and unit standard 2759 have been replaced by unit standard 33198.
2757 Unit Standard 20 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people in the hairdressing industry who have knowledge of hairdressing services and are able to apply that knowledge to complete integrated fashion hairdressing skills within a commercially acceptable time. People credited with this unit standard are able to: complete a fashion wind permanent wave service; complete a creative multi-shading service with permanent colours; and complete a complex long hair style service.
Standard-setting body:
Perform hairdressing services while working in a commercial salon
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 12 This unit standard and unit standard 2757 have been replaced by unit standard 33198.
2759 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people in the hairdressing industry who have built a client base providing a range of hairdressing services in a commercial salon where they are currently working. People credited with this unit standard are able to perform hairdressing services while working in a commercial salon.
Standard-setting body:
Apply hairdressing services to meet commercial workplace requirements
Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 2757 and unit standard 2759.
33198 Unit Standard 25 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people in the hairdressing industry who are providing a range of hairdressing services within a commercial salon and can demonstrate knowledge of hairdressing services and apply that knowledge to complete integrated contemporary hairdressing skills within a commercially acceptable timeframe. People credited with this unit standard can: . manage a client base, . complete a creative multi-shading colouring service using permanent colours, . complete contemporary service on a client, and . complete long hair up service, in a commercial salon.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
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