Apprenticeships in hairdressing, barbering and beauty therapy
NZ's leading hair, beauty and barbering apprenticeship provider
NZ's leading hair, beauty and barbering apprenticeship provider
We have over 30 years of experience, supporting people to become qualified with industry-approved, internationally recognised apprenticeships and on-job qualifications in hairdressing, barbering and beauty therapy.
Become an apprentice with HITO
Hairdressing
From pin curls to innovative colouring, gain the technical skills required by the industry, push the boundaries and channel your creativity in a hairdressing apprenticeship.
Barbering
From precision cutting to wet shaves, learn the skills needed to become a successful qualified and commercially equipped barber with the skills employers want.
Beauty Therapy
From facial treatments to essential massage techniques, begin your journey into beauty therapy and build your career from the ground up through hands-on apprenticeship training.
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Designed by industry professionals, for industry
Apprentices will learn all the skills necessary to become a valued member of both your team and the wider industry, train them your way.
Expert support and guidance
We support you through the learning journey. Providing training plans, materials, guides and regular visits to monitor progress, and ensure NZQA requirements are met.
Future proof your business
By training new talent, you’re preparing your business to meet future demands and contributing to the future success of our industries.
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Our programmes
Apprenticeships
HITO offer affordable and industry leading apprenticeship training programmes for hairdressing, barbering and beauty therapy industries.
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Qualification by Experience
HITO can help you convert your years of experience in the hairdressing, barbering, or beauty therapy industries into a Level 4 NZQA accredited qualification.
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Gateway
HITO’s Gateway Programme gives secondary school students the chance to explore what it’s really like to work in the hairdressing, barbering, and beauty therapy industries.
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