Domain - Hairdressing
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| Level 1 | ||||||
| 21939 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of fashion trends in relation to hairstyling |
3 Credits |
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| Level 2 | ||||||
| 12312 | Unit |
Highlight and/or lowlight the hair using a streaking cap This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
4 Credits | |||
| 17469 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of the selection and application of semipermanent hair colour This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
3 Credits | |||
| 19793 | Unit |
Highlight or lowlight hair using weaving techniques |
5 Credits |
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| 21936 | Unit |
Protect the client for hairdressing services in a salon environment |
1 Credits |
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| 21941 | Unit |
Prepare hair for hairdressing service under supervision |
2 Credits |
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| 25076 | Unit |
Pincurl hair This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026. |
3 Credits |
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| 25077 | Unit |
Section and comb hair |
2 Credits |
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| 25789 | Unit |
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. |
5 Credits |
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| 25791 | Unit |
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. |
3 Credits |
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| 2754 | Unit |
Highlight and/or lowlight hair This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
4 Credits | |||
| 2756 | Unit |
Apply and remove oxidative colouring products from hair and scalp This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
5 Credits | |||
| 28026 | Unit |
Present a personal fashion image for work in a hairdressing salon environment |
3 Credits |
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| 2868 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of the neutralising process and its effect on the hairshaft This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
3 Credits | |||
| 2869 | Unit |
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. |
2 Credits |
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| 2872 | Unit |
Mould and fingerwave the hair This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
10 Credits | |||
| 2874 | Unit |
Select and apply non-oxidative hair colour This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
3 Credits | |||
| 2875 | Unit |
Select and apply semipermanent hair colour This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
8 Credits | |||
| 28835 | Unit |
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. |
2 Credits |
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| 2891 | Unit |
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. |
5 Credits |
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| 33218 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of hair trends of the 20th century |
4 Credits |
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| Level 3 | ||||||
| 19791 | Unit |
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. |
6 Credits |
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| 25078 | Unit |
Fingerwave hair This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026. |
5 Credits |
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| 25790 | Unit |
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. |
4 Credits |
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| 25792 | Unit |
Dress long hair into foundation styles |
8 Credits |
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| 2866 | Unit |
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. |
4 Credits |
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| 2867 | Unit |
Select, maintain, and demonstrate safe handling of hairdressing tools and equipment This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
4 Credits | |||
| 2870 | Unit |
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. |
10 Credits |
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| 2871 | Unit |
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. |
10 Credits |
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| 2873 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of trichology |
5 Credits |
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| 2876 | Unit |
Dress long hair into elementary styles This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
8 Credits | |||
| 2879 | Unit |
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. |
10 Credits |
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| 2880 | Unit |
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. |
10 Credits |
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| 2881 | Unit |
Dress long hair into complex styles This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
10 Credits | |||
| 2882 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of conditions of the hair and scalp This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
4 Credits | |||
| 2883 | Unit |
Select and apply permanent and midway hair colour This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
12 Credits | |||
| 28837 | Unit |
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. |
10 Credits |
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| 2884 | Unit |
Cut hair into foundation forms with scissors and clippers |
20 Credits |
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| 28848 | Unit |
Apply knowledge of common hair and scalp conditions to complete a limited scope consultation |
4 Credits |
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| 2885 | Unit |
Demonstrate razor techniques This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026. |
10 Credits |
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| 2887 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of relaxing a permanent wave This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
1 Credits | |||
| 33199 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of and apply shampoo and treatments to the hair and scalp |
6 Credits |
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| 33202 | Unit |
Blow dry hair |
8 Credits |
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| 33203 | Unit |
Set hair to create volume, direction and movement |
12 Credits |
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| 33204 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of hair design |
8 Credits |
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| 33205 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of common scalp conditions and skin irregularities |
5 Credits |
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| 33210 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of hair cutting foundations |
8 Credits |
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| 33220 | Unit |
Apply oxidative colour to and remove it from the hair and scalp |
5 Credits |
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| 33222 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of foundation hair colouring services |
16 Credits |
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| 33223 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of the effect of chemical processes on hair texture |
7 Credits |
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| 33225 | Unit |
Assist with chemical reformation services |
3 Credits |
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| 33226 | Unit |
Perform elementary hair cutting services with scissors and clippers |
10 Credits |
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| 33228 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of hair design elements and principles |
5 Credits |
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| 33230 | Unit |
Create a hairstyle that reflects current trends using heated styling tools |
8 Credits |
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| Level 4 | ||||||
| 12313 | Unit |
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. |
7 Credits |
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| 13464 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of competition hair styling |
4 Credits |
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| 13466 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of identification and correction of a permanent wave problem |
4 Credits |
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| 13469 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of the preparation, maintenance, and fitting of wigs |
6 Credits |
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| 19792 | Unit |
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. |
10 Credits |
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| 25793 | Unit |
Dress long hair using integrated techniques |
8 Credits |
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| 2755 | Unit |
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. |
15 Credits |
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| 2877 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of additives, and remove aniline derivative tint from hair This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
8 Credits | |||
| 2878 | Unit |
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. |
2 Credits |
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| 28836 | Unit |
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. |
6 Credits |
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| 28838 | Unit |
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. |
4 Credits |
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| 28839 | Unit |
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. |
8 Credits |
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| 28840 | Unit |
Undertake in-depth consultation with a client to create and promote a plan to implement restyling |
10 Credits |
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| 28841 | Unit |
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. |
10 Credits |
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| 28842 | Unit |
Cut hair in to fashion cuts with a razor |
10 Credits |
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| 28847 | Unit |
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. |
5 Credits |
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| 28849 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of the hair lightening and toning process |
5 Credits |
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| 2888 | Unit |
Counteract unwanted colour reflects in hair This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
4 Credits | |||
| 2889 | Unit |
Lighten and tone a full head of hair |
10 Credits |
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| 2890 | Unit |
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. |
8 Credits |
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| 2892 | Unit |
Chemically wave the hair |
6 Credits |
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| 33214 | Unit |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of advanced hair cutting |
6 Credits |
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| 33215 | Unit |
Relax or straighten hair using chemical reformation |
6 Credits |
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| 33219 | Unit |
Perform a full-head highlighting and toning service |
8 Credits |
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| 33221 | Unit |
Select and apply contemporary permanent hair colour using integrated colouring techniques |
6 Credits |
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| 33224 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of colour correction and additive removal for hair |
5 Credits |
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| 33227 | Unit |
Apply a range of integrated cutting techniques to create a contemporary haircut |
6 Credits |
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| 33229 | Unit |
Use design fundamentals to create plans for constructing hairstyles |
5 Credits |
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| Level 5 | ||||||
| 13465 | Unit |
Design a layout plan for a hair salon |
5 Credits |
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| 13467 | Unit |
Identify colour problems in the hair and explain colour correction |
2 Credits |
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| 13468 | Unit |
Incorporate a hairpiece in a hairstyle |
5 Credits |
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| 26231 | Unit |
Research, present, and analyse a portfolio of advanced hair cuts and styles reflecting current and emerging trends |
15 Credits |
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| 26232 | Unit |
Create a portfolio of advanced hair cuts and styles |
15 Credits |
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| 26233 | Unit |
Perform a platform presentation of an advanced hair cut and style in front of an audience |
10 Credits |
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| 26430 | Unit |
Research, present, and analyse a portfolio of advanced hair colour work reflecting current and emerging trends |
15 Credits |
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| 26431 | Unit |
Create a portfolio of advanced hair colour work |
15 Credits |
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| 26432 | Unit |
Perform a platform presentation of an advanced hair colour in front of an audience |
10 Credits |
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| 2757 | Unit |
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. |
20 Credits |
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| 2759 | Unit |
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. |
15 Credits |
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| 33198 | Unit |
Apply hairdressing services to meet commercial workplace requirements |
25 Credits |
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