Makeup and Hair Qualifications Cut Above Academy is a Category One provider and is part of New Education Group, ACG Education’s vocational and higher learning division. We’ve been giving students the edge they need to become hairstylists and makeup artists for more than 40 years.

Combine our Makeup Level 4 and 5 qualifications for an intensive two year programme of study in the exciting makeup and special effects makeup industry.

Or choose our two year Level 4 hairdressing qualification to become a qualified hairdresser.

New Zealand Certificate in Makeup Artistry Level 4 Duration40 weeks including 6 weeks of holidays

Entry requirementsYou must be a minimum of 18 years old

General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or equivalent

2018 intake date28 May

Career opportunitiesThis qualification will set you up to find employment as a makeup artist or cosmetic consultant. You may also find employment as a makeup artist in the film, television, advertising, theatre, and fashion industries.

Course contentBeautician servicesCosmetic consultancyFashion makeup and hairstylingWig and hairpiece stylingPhotographic makeupCorrective and glamour makeupCatwalk and promotions makeupMakeup for performing artsFilm and television makeupCharacter and period makeupIntroduction to Special Effects (SFX) and Body Art

Diploma in Production Design and Sculpting Level 5 Duration38 weeks including 6 weeks of holiday

Entry requirementsYou must be a minimum of 17 years old

Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or equivalent

2018 intake dates16 April, 16 July

Career opportunitiesThis qualification will set you up to find employment as a special effects makeup artist in film, theatre or advertising production industries. You will be able to create special effects and manufacture prosthetics for a theatre, film or television production and may also seek contract or freelance employment in the industry.

Course contentInitial SFX tools and techniquesScar-plating and sculptingModel-making and prostheticsCreature fabricationCreation of a life sized maskFantasy and horror makeupCharacter and period makeupBody art and photographic makeupMakeup/Hairstyling for stage and screenCostume, wig styling and propsWorking to a directors conceptStandby makeup for film and television

Our students also get exclusive opportunities to attend seminars and workshops.

Disney Cruise lines offers Cut Above students unique opportunities to be a part of their

cruising family including full-time employment roles in hair and makeup.

South Seas are a leading New Zealand Film, Television, Screen Acting, Animation and

Photography School. We have partnered with them to offer our Level 4 Makeup students a

“money can’t buy” opportunity to work on a film set or stage production as part of the crew.

Steiner, who operate P&O Cruises, Disney Cruiseliners and Princess Cruises visit Cut

Above students up to four times a year, giving career presentations and interviewing for roles

where students work on-board.

This amazing opportunity gives Level 4 Makeup students their first taste of working in stage and screen! They’ll be part of the makeup crew on a film set or stage production, working with

the director, producer and cast to bring the production to life as part of this “money can’t buy” experience.

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Certificate in Hairdressing Level 4

Duration80 weeks including 12 weeks holiday

Entry requirementsYou must be a minimum of 18 years old

General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or equivalent

2018 intake datesAll Campuses: 26 March, 16 July South Auckland campus only: 9 April

Career opportunitiesYou may find employment as a hairdresser or stylist in a salon or other areas such as film, television, theatre, fashion, cruise ships and photographic studios.

Course content Year OneIn year one you begin supervised practice in our model salons, applying what you have learned in class. Focus at this level is on the practical skills of hairdressing, combined with professional salon practices and creative flair.

Modules include:

Blow-waving and settingLong-hair stylingProduct knowledgeTrichology and hair treatmentsScissor and razor cuttingHighlighting and foilingColouringRetail and reception skillsProfessional development

Communication skills

Course content Year TwoIn year two we will help you to develop your creativity with new approaches to cutting, colouring and styling. You will learn new skills and perfect existing ones, putting them to practice on paying clients in the graduate salon. You will also master hair and makeup for photography and competitions and have the chance to style hair for exciting fashion events. You will graduate with the necessary creative, technical and commercial skills to take your place in the workforce.

Modules include:

Consultation skillsAdvanced cuttingCreative hair colouringClipper and men’s cuttingHigh fashion and competition stylingFashion cutting and colour workMakeup, catwalk and photo shootsChemical reformation techniquesColour correction techniques

work on paying clients as part of your

study in our salon