Domain - Hairdressing

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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