Field: Service Sector

Republication of Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) New Zealand qualification

 

Republished qualification

Ref

Version

Qualification Title

Credits

2413

2

New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) (Level 4) 

120

 

Republication information

Qualification Developer

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Reason for the republication

Extension to last date for assessment of superseded version

Republication date

November 2025

Outcome date

November 2025

Next review date

February 2026

 

Summary of republication process

Toi Mai received a Provider request for an extension to the last date for assessment of superseded version 1 of the New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) (Level 4) [Ref: 2413].

This extension is to allow learners enrolled in New Zealand Apprenticeship programmes time to complete the qualification, while Providers transition to programmes leading to the current version.

Learners have been made aware they are on programmes leading to the superseded version and will be supported to complete their apprenticeships or transition onto the current version as soon as possible.

Industry have confirmed that learners who complete version 1 of the qualification will have the skills they require for carrying out services in the salon.

It is expected that all enrolments from 30 June 2026 will be into programmes leading to version 2 of the qualification.

No further extensions will be considered, and learners who do not complete by 31 December 2027 must be transitioned onto programmes leading to version 2 of the qualification. Transition plans to do this have been developed.

 

Main changes resulting from the republication

General conditions for programme:

·       Replaced repealed Health (Hairdressers) Regulations 1980 with the Public Health Guidance for Hairdressers and Barbers 2025.

Additional transition information:

·       Last date for assessment of superseded version 1 of the qualification was extended from 31 December 2026 to 31 December 2027.

·       Qualification developer details changed from NZ Hair and Beauty Industry Training Organisation Inc. (HITO) to Toi Mai Workforce Development Council.

 

Transition information

Ref:

Version

Qualification Title

Last date of entry*

Last date of assessment

2413

1

New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) (Level 4)  

N/A

31 December 2027

*only required for outcome category C or D

 

Any additional information, including Qualification Developer contact details.

It is the intention of Toi Mai Workforce Development Council that no existing trainee should be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged may appeal to:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council
PO Box 445
Wellington 6140

Phone: 04 909 0316
Email: 
qualifications@toimai.nz
Web:    www.toimai.nz