FORMA

HITO MAGAZINE / ISSUE 3 / JULY 2011

MEET GRAEME
The NZQA facilitator | 1

2011 INDUSTRY AWARDS

Find out all about the awards and book your tickets now | 4

LAURA UPDATE
Laura wins an award | 7

GRADUATE TALK
Recent graduates talk about the finals | 8

BEAUTY UPDATE
The beauty pathways | 16

THE HITO BOARD

Meet the HITO Board | 20

FURTHER EDUCATION
New career pathways | 26 28

THE REVIEW OF HAIRDRESSING QUALIFACTIONS IS UNDERWAY

Your opinions are important page 1

Qualified? Just qualified? Have experience?

international graduation ceremony in November 2010

Industry graduates and qualified people. The ipsn was established to benchmark industry skills and formal accredited qualifications against industry certification recognition. If you are a hairdresser with a minimum of one years experience as a senior operator, HITO is proud to invite you apply for your international hairdressing certificate.

apply now at www.hito.org.nz/ipsn

CONTENTS
COVER STORY INDUSTRY AWARDS
Celebrating successes in November PAGE 3

ADVANCED CUTTING
A new qualification PAGE 9

THE FINALS
Graduates talk about the hairdressing final assessment PAGE 10

Review of hairdressing qualifications is underway PAGE 1

BEAUTY
An update for Beauty PAGE 18

HITO FORUM
Sign up and win for your opinion PAGE 15

PROTG
The competition comes back PAGE 16

THE BOARD
Meet the HITO Board PAGE 22

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THE TARGETED REVIEW IS UNDERWAY

NZQA FACILITATOR GRAEME HALL
y name is Graeme Hall. NZQA have appointed me to be the independent facilitator for the qualification review of hairdressing and barbering .I lead a small management consultancy practice in Wellington and have some 20 years experience of working with state sector and private sector clients. I plan to take a strategic stance and facilitate as light handedly as possible. I am committed to getting an excellent solution for the sector. The key stakeholder groups have the expertise and the deep knowledge and together we can determine the most appropriate process and structures to effectively conduct this review. The objectives of the review are clearcut. That is to reduce the proliferation and duplication of qualifications and to determine a set of qualifications which provide a high level of value and assurance to learners, providers, and industry alike. I plan to familiarise myself with the sector and the relevant issues and produce an initial discussion paper that we can use to focus on in progressing the review. This paper will summarise the present environment, the objectives of the review, the key stakeholders and some of the issues. Its purpose is to get the review moving

through focusing on a sector document having collective ownership. Please send me any information that you feel would be pertinent to this review. We will also create some review structures. Indicatively these are likely to be three prime groups and a small secretariat being: 1. The overall set of stakeholders which we will consult from time to time A set of delegates representing the different stakeholder groups and which we may call the governance and advisory group A working group being representatives from the governance and advisory group who are able to provide sufficient time and detail to facilitate the process

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GRAEME HALL

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4. I have spoken with a couple of other qualification review groups and they have indicated it is helpful to have a small secretariat that undertakes the logistics. We will seek some volunteers for this. I look forward to working with you all and collectively defining a set of qualifications that can act as a benchmark for the qualification review process and more importantly for industry.

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ENSURING QUALIFICATIONS WORk FOR HAIRDRESSING

ver the next three years the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) will be reviewing all qualifications throughout New Zealand. This review is called the Targeted Review of Qualifications, or, in government speak, the TRoQ. The objective is to reduce the number of qualifications and make it simpler for employers and learners. NZQA has decided to review qualifications in the hairdressing industry this year. As part of this process NZQA has appointed consultant Graeme Hall to facilitate the review of hairdressing qualifications. It is anticipated that the industry will benefit considerably from a substantial reduction in the number of qualifications.

This is a serious initiative to simplify and streamline qualifications and provide greater assurance to the hairdressing sector and to the learner that there is close alignment between the qualifications they are offered and the requirements of the roles they seek, says Graeme. The views of the hairdressing industry are critical to this process, and HITO will be working closely with Graeme to ensure those views are well represented. Over the next few months a range of opportunities will be available for salon owners, stylists, apprentices, providers, suppliers and students to provide feedback on the suitability and relevance of the hairdressing qualifications currently available. HITO CEO Erica Cumming believes this is a great chance for people interested in training and education in the hairdressing industry to be involved.

Its a rare opportunity for people to have their say on what the future hairdressing qualifications will look like, and how these different qualifications could fit together to create a real career pathway that provides learning opportunities for everyone in the hairdressing industry. Those who have strong views on current and future skill needs and qualifications in our industry need to stay tuned for more on the TRoQ at www.hito.org.nz

The goal will be to ensure that the qualifications that remain are the best fit with the current and future needs of our industry which includes provider courses.

HITO CEO ERICA CUMMING

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AWARDS SHOWCA
THE AWARdS WILL BE HELd AT THE AUCKLANd WAR MUSEUM ON 20 NOvEMBER, ANd WILL BE HELd IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NZARH ANd KITOMBA BUSINESS AWARdS.
There will be new Awards, an editorial competition and some amazing prizes. HITOs Awards provide a peek into what the future of our industry will look like. It is fitting therefore that the theme will be the future. There will be prizes for the most futuristic hairstyle and costume.

New Zealand Protg Competition

This competition is all about giving apprentice hairdressers the opportunity to show their creativity and styling skills in creating a fashion forward editorial shoot alongside industry mentors. The winner will be announced at the HITO Awards.

Apprentice of the Year Award

This Award is now well established as one of New Zealands most prestigious hairdressing awards. It goes to the apprentice that truly stands out as a rising star of the industry.

Jasmine McBeth Memorial Scholarship

Goes to the apprentice whose commitment and passion has allowed them to focus on being the best and achieve their goals. The winner receives a $3000 to training and development scholarship, and a $1000 pair of specially fitted scissors from KJ Scissors.

Training Salon of the Year

This award is presented to a salon that has exceptional training characteristics and a commitment to excellence in training and professional development.

Hairdresser in Training Photographic Competition

This annual competition is open to hairdressers in a current HITO apprenticeship and also to those in a full-time hairdressing training course. When you enter, you will be sent a photograph and mannequin head. Once you have styled the head to recreate the style on the photograph, take a photograph and email it to HITO. See page 25 for the application form. The winners will be announced at the Industry Awards.

RIA WIKIO

Hairdressing Tutor of the Year

Goes to a tutor with exceptional commitment to motivating and inspiring learners.

NEW

Trainer of the Year

Recognises the exceptional industry knowledge, training characteristics and personal achievements of trainers.

THE FUTURE WAITS FOR NO ONE BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW

The 2011 industry awards are back and this time were touching down in the Auckland domain. HITO, Kitomba and NZARH will be hosting the training and business awards for New Zealand on 20 November at the Auckland War Museum. Tickets are $145 per person. You can register and pay online now. Payment by credit card or Paypal only. www.hito.org.nz/industryawards

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ASE FUTURE STARS

PREvIOUS APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR WINNERS
Jasmine McBeth Apprentice of the Year 2006
I knew from a very young age that nobody could stop the passion I felt for hairdressing. I want to be an inspiration and role model to the industry and younger people who are looking for a career in hairdressing. I have a story of hardship and adversity that I hope can motivate others through their own challenges.

Ria Wikio Apprentice of the Year 2009

Winning has been a great way to get my name out there and build a really great client base. As well as being great for me, its been awesome for the salon too. Youve got to keep pushing yourself, and getting yourself out there. It builds your confidence. Youve got to take risks. You might not win or even get placed, but youll have fun learning along the way.

YOU?
Apprentice of the Year 2011
Application Forms must be in by 1 October 2011. For more information go to www.hito.org.nz

Tara Lowe Apprentice of the Year 2007

If you dont love it, its not worth doing it. I am passionate about hairdressing and making people feel good about themselves. Ive always wanted to be a hairdresser and just love what I do.

Emily Frew Apprentice of the Year 2010

I had the goal of winning the Apprentice of the Year Award posted on my mirror all year! Winning has helped me grow in confidence, and created a real buzz around the salon. In September I will be attending a four day cutting course at Redken Fifth Avenue in New York. My travel costs are partly being funded from my Apprentice of the Year prize.

Ardita Rakovica Apprentice of the Year 2008

I am a competitive person, and love competition work. The great thing about hairdressing is that theres always another competition, and always something new to get involved in. Even if you dont win, you learn so much.

JASMINE MCBETH

EMILY FREW

TARA LOWE

ARdITA RAKOvICA

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AWARD WINNER UPDATES

MOANA HELPS LAURA GET TO LONDON

Jasmine McBeth Memorial Scholarship winner Moana Riddell has helped organise a raffle to support Laura Simpsons WorldSkills fundraising campaign. Were holding a raffle to raise money for Lauras WorldSkills trip and have got local salons to donate over $500 worth of hair products. Salons have the basket for 3 weeks each and then pass it on the next salon. Well be announcing the winner in July. Moana says that clients have really supported the fundraising. Clients know Im an apprentice and when I tell them about WorldSkills theyre really interested. Many clients have been really generous.
REREMOANA (LEFT) ACCEPTS THE JASMINE MCBETH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FROM 2009 RECIPIENT LOUISE WEBB.

QUOTE: ClIENTS kNOw IM AN APPRENTICE & whEN I TEll ThEM AbOUT wORldSkIllS ThEyRE REAlly INTERESTEd
Winning the Jasmine McBeth Memorial Scholarship entitled Moana to a $3000 training and development scholarship, some of which she has already used. She is entering this years National WorldSkills Competition and has used the some of the Scholarship to purchase dolly-heads to practice on. She has also been attending a cutting course one night a week. The Scholarship has been a great way for me to experience new things that I would not normally have done. Most of the money is still there and I am just taking my time thinking about the best way to use it. Another highlight for Moana this year has been representing HITO at a Gateway Coordinator Conference. I was a Gateway student so it was great being able to talk to Gateway Coordinators about my experiences and how Gateway set me up for my apprenticeship. I am a big fan of Gateway its such a great way to find out whether what you think you want to be doing is right for you.

MOANA RIddELL UPdATE

Its been a busy year for 2010 Jasmine McBeth Memorial Scholarship winner Moana Riddell. The second year apprentice entered her first hairdressing competition in May Schwarzkopf Professional Essential Looks. It was the first time Moana had had to come up with her own look, find her own model, do their hair and make up, and dress them. Moana has now set her sights on the NZARH Auckland regional competition, and has already started planning her entry.

EMILY FREW OFF TO NEW YORK

STARTING SPREAdING THE NEWS - 2010 APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR EMILY FREW IS OFF TO NEW YORK.

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n September Emily will attend a four day cutting course a Redken Fifth Avenue in New York. Her travel costs are partly being funded from her 2010 Apprentice of the Year prize.

I am really interested in sharpening up my cutting skills and what could be better than learning from the best in New York!

CHRIS LETHbRIDgE UPDATE

nnovative Manawatu educator Chris Lethbridge took out last years Hairdressing Tutor of the Year title.

REdS TRAINING LEAdS THE WAY

Last years Training Salon of the Year, Reds Hair in Pukerua Bay, is committed to exceptional training. Reds have developed their own in-salon training and education programme which runs parallel to HITO training. Superior education is our unique selling point and my salon is seen as leading the way forward, says Reds owner diana Beaufort. I love training when I see how it empowers my team. Through mentoring and training I hope to give them skills to become the entrepreneurs and successful business people of the future. I value my team and do my best to reward them through superior training, incentive schemes, flexible hours and lots of coaching and support. By providing exceptional training Im ensuring my stylists are motivated and excited.

Chris is the Head Tutor and Head of School at the Manawatu Education Academy. Chris says that her approach to hairdressing training has changed dramatically in the 14 years she has been tutoring. When I first started my focus was on delivering the right information and theory. Although this is very important, what I have come to realise is the need to take hairdressing back to the salon floor and make it as holistic as possible, says Chris. I have had an amazing working life in hairdressing and want to continue to pass on what I consider to be a wonderful opportunity to those that wish to enter this rewarding industry, says Chris.

LAURA'S COUNTDOWN DIARy

I must send thank you letters to everyone who has donated money to me so far, everyone is so kind. The mock competitions are coming up soon in the first week of July in Australia. I must get a list of products that I need to take so I can pass that list on to Wella so that they have time to get the products to my hotel in Australia. Wella have been great support. I had a telephone conference call with HITO this week to arrange some more fundraising ideas. the Tool Blacks :-) have been invited by the Governor General to a dinner in Auckland. Its exciting.

Friday 24 June
Im so happy - just got to attend the local association competitions for Southland and Otago and I won the Otago Senior Stylist. Everyone said that my work certainly had a WorldSkills look especially my Urban day style. It looks like all of my training is really starting to show. Well done to all the other HITO apprentices who took part, it was a great day. I found out today that over $17,000 has been raised so thank you to everyone who has supported me so far. There is still some way to go so Id be very thankful to everyone who donates to help me get to London WorldSkills.

dUNEdIN PLUMBER SCOTT NICHOLSON ANd LAURA SIMPSON SELECTEd FOR THE TOOL BLACKS TEAM TO COMPETE IN THE WORLdSKILLS COMPETITION IN LONdON THIS YEAR.

Friday 10 June
I will be doing some training with Niq James on Monday. Feeling a bit stressed out with everything thats going on. The salon is selling heaps of chocolates to try to raise money towards going to London. Talked to HITO about a fundraiser Im is doing in Te Anau at a school. The Lions club have donated $750 which is amazing but been too busy to do any more fundraising right now.

Wednesday 22 June
I had a call with HITO about fundraising again. Ill be speaking to the dunedin Rotary Club to see if they will be able to donate. Also, one of my clients specialises in marketing so she might be able to help. I heard that Southern Salon supplies are going to supply something to help raise funds. Thats really generous. Im getting excited about the mock competition coming up. Niq is coming with me. The mocks will be just like the WorldSkills in London so its going to be great practice. When we get back to New Zealand, all of the competitors from New Zealand (they call us

Friday 17 June
The training with Niq was really good. Ive been practising the Mens classic cut and blow wave.

To get Laura to London, you can donate at www.getlauratolondon.org.nz

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If you think that you are the best at what you do, make sure you dont miss this great opportunity to take part in WorldSkills. Its not too late to get involved. HITO is running regional competitions in September, giving you plenty of time to prepare your skills and get some extra training. If youre an apprentice and want to take part in WorldSkills, all you have to do is apply! If youre an employer, you could encourage your apprentice to take part. Feedback from salons who have people involved in WorldSkills has been extremely positive and the level of skill in the salon has improved. This gives apprentices a fantastic chance to refine skills and to compete against other young people.

COSTS
To get you prepared for WorldSkills, there are specialist trainers available to run training sessions. The regional training sessions have been massively discounted from $250 to only $150 Entering the competition is $180

SPECIAL OFFER
Purchase the training and enter the competition for only $300

REgIONAL COMPETITIONS
Nelson: Wanganui Auckland: dunedin: Christchurch: Wellington: 29 August 2011 29 August 2011 04 September 2011 04 September 2011 05 September 2011 05 September 2011

Laura Simpson - will be competing in London in October

The winners from each region will go forward to the National Competition in Auckland (November 2011).

"WorldSkills has opened our eyes to the wonderful skills we always use as hairdressers. The new skills have passed onto the rest of my team. Clients have loved the blow drying and dressing skills that we use now. Its been amazing opportunity to be involved in WorldSkills. Watching a stylist like Laura grow is a huge inspiration." Scott (Scott Base - Dunedin)

PROgRAMMES & QUALIFICATIONS

THE ADVANCED CUTTING QUALIFICATION

AT LAST! AFTER LOTS OF dISCUSSION, WE NOW HAvE THE FIRST OF THE NEW MANAGEMENT QUALIFICATIONS REAdY TO BE LAUNCHEd.

he National Certificate in Hairdressing (Advanced Cutting) recognises the research and design decisions involved in producing high fashion cutting work. There are three tasks included in the qualification, these are:

HITO have developed a ground breaking online learning platform for this programme to recognise the progressive nature of this qualification and the industry. So who should do the programme? Well the programme will be ideal for anyone working as a senior operator and doing fashion work. This programme would be a natural progression for anyone who has completed their National Certificate in Hairdressing or who wishes to move into the areas of platform artist or salon trainer or technician. Is this you? If so, get in touch with your Sales and Liaison Manager. Also keep an eye out for two more Qualifications soon to be released, and Advanced Colour Qualification and Competition knowledge qualification.

Researching cutting work of prominent stylists, identifying the themes and influences of their work and creating a portfolio of your findings. Developing a portfolio of your own work and describing what has influenced your styles. Doing a platform demonstration in front of other stylists and of a style your have created. You will explain the cut and techniques used to create the cut.

AN ONLINE AdvANCEd PROGRAMME

KELLY, YOUR COURSE COORdINATOR

SHOTS FROM THE COURSE CONTENT

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APPRENTICE PROFILES

gRADUATES TALK AbOUT THE FINALS

dORIEN VAN dEN bERG

2008 Apprentice of the Year Regional Winner

Since qualifying dorien has wasted no time pursuing her dream. At just 23 years of age she now owns her own salon Jomp Hair design in Paraparaumu. Owning my own salon is something I have always wanted to do. For the last six months Id been managing the team and taking on more and more responsibilities. When the opportunity came to buy the salon, I jumped at it. dorien says getting involved in competition work will be a key way to raise Jomps profile. Weve put together a great team over the last few months and I am really keen for us to enter competitions and make a name for ourselves. dorien is also excited by the opportunity to support her community. Now I have my own salon its a great opportunity to help out our community. It would be awesome to help schools with their fundraising, and support organisations like Womens Refuge and Plunket. dorien says you dont need to stress about your final assessment if you have done your groundwork. But if you dont do enough practice, you will fail.

OwN SAlON ITS A GREAT OPPORTUNITy TO hElP OUT OUR COMMUNITy. IT wOUld bE AwESOME TO hElP SChOOlS wITh ThEIR FUNdRAISING, ANd SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS lIkE wOMENS REFUGE ANd PlUNkET
My final assessment felt good because Id practiced it so many times. It was just like being at work. Competitions are way scarier than finals! I knew two months before my final assessment exactly what I was doing. Everything was planned and my timings were spot on. Time management is huge with your finals. If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail dorien says its also important to show your assessor you have your own sense of style. Youve already shown you have the skills, so dont be scared to be different and try new things. You need to get creative and put in your own style.

QUOTE: NOw I hAVE My

HITO Apprentice of the Year 2010

Emily knows first hand how important successful time management is to passing your final assessment. I let time slip away from me when doing my colour and cut. I went six minutes over time and ended up having to re-sit. You always need to allow more time than you think. Emily also learnt about the importance of choosing your models wisely. My colour model had hair down to her waist. It was like doing two hair cuts! You need to find someone who doesnt have more hair than you can handle in a short time. Emily passed her perm and hair up in her first assessment, and had no problems successfully completing her colour and cut two weeks later. As part of her preparation Emily wrote lists on everything. I had lists of the equipment Id need and how long it was going to take for each task. The first time I wrote down my times I did it starting at 9am. Unfortunately I didnt start at exactly 9am so all my timings were shot. Its better to use a stopwatch! Emilys hair up model was the apprentice at her salon. Any spare moments we had in the salon Id play with her hair.

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EMIly FREw

Emilys other two models were friends. Emily says Facebook is a great way of finding friends who may be able to help you out. For Emilys perm she got inspiration from images in magazines. She also picked up lots of tips and tricks about making perms fashionable at a 2757 perm workshop held by HITO Ambassador Anne Millar. Now she is qualified Emily is focused on sharpening up her commercial skills and speed, and building up her client base.

Its important that you never underestimate who you work with and what they know. They will all have different takes on concepts. You need to learn as much as you can from them, and if you find something that works for you, use it. To find her models Haley successfully advertised at local secondary schools. There was heaps and heaps of interest, with about 20 girls volunteering. Going to schools is a great way to find models that suit your needs. She practiced her fashion beach wave on her perm model at least seven times, and her hair up three times a week for the month leading up to her assessment. Haley really enjoys competition work, and is planning to enter the Trend vision Award and the NZARH regional competitions in Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Longer term goals for Haley include owning her own salon and becoming a tutor. I was able to learn so much from others and Id love to be able to pass on what Ive learnt to the next generation coming through.

lOUISE dUNCAN
2009 Jasmine Mcbeth Memorial Scholarship Recipient
Louise Webb learned the hard way the importance of triple checking that your final assessment models are prepared to go along with the look you have planned. Louise was unsuccessful at her first attempt at unit standard 2757 because on the day her colour model refused to have her hair cut. This was despite her model coming in for two consultations prior to the assessment, including viewing sketches of the cut Louise had planned. To prepare for her final assessment Louise stuck pictures and descriptions of the looks she was going to create on the back of her salon, and studied them whenever she could. I got inspiration by looking through magazines and I even subscribed to Fashion Tv to see the latest styles. My final looks were a team effort though I got great feedback from my workmates. At the end of the day Louise says that if you have prepared well for your final assessment, and have thought it through, you will do fine. I was really quite nervous, but once you are in there, it was kind of like a normal day in the salon. Just focus on your timing and it all flows from there.

hAlEy bARRAClOUGh

2008 Apprentice of the Year Regional Winner

Haley says preparing for your final assessment is hard, but if you do the ground work, youll succeed. Preparation is the key. You must practice, practice, practice! Timing is crucial. On the day you need to be certain you have everything you need. You need to make sure there are no surprises and you are prepared for everything. You might not think you need cotton wool, but you should take it anyway! Haley says she got a lot of support from her workmates when preparing for her final assessment.

CRUCIAl. ON ThE dAy yOU NEEd TO bE CERTAIN yOU hAVE EVERyThING yOU NEEd. yOU NEEd TO MAkE SURE ThERE ARE NO SURPRISES ANd yOU ARE PREPAREd FOR EVERyThING

QUOTE: TIMING IS

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Louise was the 2009 recipient of the Jasmine McBeth Memorial Scholarship, and used some of her scholarship to attend Sydneys Hair Expo in 2010. Hair Expo was amazing. I just soaked it all up, attending as many workshops as I could, including ones on colour, hair-ups and cutting. In 2009 Louise entered the NZARH photographic competition and the Loreal Colour Trophy. She says these were great opportunities to learn more about photoshoots, especially how to achieve contrast with lighting. Louises future goals including getting involved in more competitions, strengthening her client base, and completing HITOs Train the Trainer and Advanced Hairdressing Post Graduate Programmes.

Mary-Ellen spent many hours preparing for her assessment for unit standard 2757. She says her practice definitely paid off on the day. I was so proud of my work everything went to plan. Although I was nervous I knew exactly what I was doing and was always confident that I would pass. Three models are required for unit standard 2757 one for the perm, one for the hair up, and one for the colour. For the perm Mary-Ellen worked with one of her clients, and her hair up model was someone she had worked with previously. Mary-Ellen advertised several times before finding someone suitable for the colour service. I didnt want to make things hard on myself like a model with too much colour build up, so I kept on looking until I found the right model and hair type for my vision. Mary-Ellen says she would have practised her set and perm about 20 times prior to her assessment. Worried it was looking nana-ish, she asked her workmates for ideas on how to make it fashion forward. She practiced her hair up on her model five or six times, and her colour service three times prior to the assessment. It is a testament to Mary-Ellens performance that her assessor loved Mary-Ellens hair up so much that she asked for a photo of it! Mary-Ellen is a firm believer that every hairdresser needs to continue to upskill and learn new things.

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2009 Apprentice of the Year Regional Winner

Stacey says planning is key to successfully completing your finals. You need to write everything down and plan things meticulously. My planning book described the looks I wanted to achieve, listed the equipment I would need, and importantly, detailed how long each part should take. I also worked with my models in the weeks leading up to my assessment to make sure I got everything right on the day. Two of Staceys models were recommended to her by clients, and Staceys friend was her other model. Clients are really happy to help you out. Id just tell them I was looking for models for my finals and they were great at recommending suitable people. Stacey was unable to attend her off site assessment so instead paid for her final assessment to take place in her salon. doing it in my own salon was great as it felt like just another day at work. It was my natural environment and felt really comfortable.

MARy-EllEN ORChARd

It was hard once I qualified as I hadnt thought about what my next challenges would be. I knew I needed to keep pushing myself, so I was excited when I found out about HITOs new advanced cutting qualification. Mary-Ellen is one of the first hairdressers in New Zealand to enrol in the Advanced Cutting postgraduate qualification. Mary-Ellen has also identified HITOs management and tutoring qualifications as future challenges that would allow her to grow her knowledge and share her passion. Although owning her own salon has always been one of Mary-Ellens goals, she says she doesnt want to rush things. I need to get more experience under my belt before starting out on my own. Ive saved enough to start a salon, but Im only 21 and have lots more to learn about succeeding in hairdressing. I was recently put in charge of training for my salon and its already given me some insights into how I will run my own salon.

2008 Apprentice of the Year Regional Winner

Mary-Ellen Orchard will always remember November 7th 2010. It was the day she passed her final assessment and became a fully qualified stylist. It was one of the best days of my life. I celebrated by cooking up a big seafood feast for a group of my closest friends.

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Staceys focus since qualifying has been building up her client base. Her future goals include getting involved in competition work (she has already done some judging) and doing further training. She is particularly interested in learning more about colouring and hair ups.

Tara says the assessment for unit standard 2757 required a lot more preparation and practice. As part of her preparation Tara developed a scrapbook detailing the looks she was going to create and the steps required to achieve it. The book had all my planning for the assessment. It had drawings, photos and words of all my ideas. It also had lists of everything I needed to take on the day to achieve the looks I was after. Once I knew what I wanted to achieve, I practised over and over again until I had the looks just right. Like many other apprentices, Tara was most concerned about her perm. I was really apprehensive about my perm, and put a lot of work into ensuring it was high end and fashionable. I was delighted with the end result it was my favourite of the day. Tara agrees it can be tricky finding models, but believes clients are a great place to start. Clients are really understanding and supportive when you tell them you are doing your finals. Theyre really willing to help out, and because you have worked with them before they have a lot of trust in you which makes them great models, says Tara.

2009 Apprentice of the Year Regional Winner

Toni Clarke is now fully qualified and going places. The Hamilton hairdresser, who graduated in November, has headed overseas for her big OE. She is currently working in Australia, and has plans to head to London. I want to make it onto the World stage. I was in the Rodney Wayne Artistic Team, and my goal in London is to get on a well known artistic team, learn things and just do it! Toni says succeeding in your final assessment comes down to preparation. If you are prepared then its easy. Because Id done the prep work it just felt like another day at the salon. Toni had a planning book which contained her ideas for each part of the assessment. I came up with the looks I was after by looking through magazines and bouncing my ideas off my workmates. I got a lot of support from my team, especially the girls who had done their finals over the last couple of years. On the day of her final assessment she had a different drawer labelled for each model, each filled with the items she needed. Tonis sister was a big help when it came to finding appropriate models. My sister modeled the hair up in the morning, and then after lunch she was my model for the perm and cut. My cut and colour model was a friend from high school, that way I was only dealing with two models, not three. Its really important that your models know what theyre getting into. You need to tell them how short the cut will be, and how dark the colour will go! I had worked with both of my models before so I knew I could rely on them.

2007 Apprentice of the Year Overall Winner

Since graduating Tara has moved from Invercargill to Arrowtown, and back again! She is now busy saving up for her big OE. Moving to Arrowtown was a great opportunity to start from scratch, surround myself with new people, build up a brand new clientele and work with some great stylists. Ive now moved back home to Invercargill to save enough money to travel all around Europe. Tara says she plans to travel for about six months to a year. She is unsure whether she will be doing any hairdressing while overseas, but is applying for her International Certification just in case. Tara says the in salon assessment for unit standard 2759 was a piece of cake! Id been working as a senior for a while and already had an established clientele, so it was just like another day at work. It didnt worry me that someone else was watching.

TARA lOwE

PREPAREd ThEN ITS EASy. bECAUSE Id dONE ThE PREP wORk IT JUST FElT lIkE ANOThER dAy AT ThE SAlON
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TONI ClARkE

QUOTE: IF yOU ARE

HITO FORUMS
At HITO we are looking for new ways to find out what you think. HITO FORUMS give you the chance to share your thoughts, ideas, opinions and pictures with HITO and to see what others are saying online about qualifications, training. You can even share photos of your work and ask for others to comment.

SPECIAL LAUNCH PROMOTION

To kick off the forums, anyone who registers and submits a post to the WELCOME forum before 31 July will go into a prize draw to win: an amazing pair of Rusk Swivel Gamma Shears (worth over $400). One of 3 Essensity packs with 4 products (RRP $127 each) courtesey of Schwarzkopf

Products in each pack will be: Essensity Color Shampoo 250ml Essensity Color Conditioner 200ml Essensity Color Leave-in Mask 200ml Essensity Natural Shine Serum 50ml

JOIN THE CONVERSATION SIgN UP FOR THE HITO FORUM AND WIN

FORUM

t is sometimes said that a picture is worth a thousand words, but sometimes pictures are just not enough. At HITO we depend on listening to all of the industries that we cover for qualifiction and programme development. Sometimes we can visit salons, spas and individuals to find out what you think, but we cant be everywhere at the same time and listen to everyone.

When we thought about the most popular and growing way of sharing information, it was clear that more and more information and opinions are being shared online in blogs, forums and discussion forums. So we decided to move into the 21st century and give a voice to everyone.

GOT AN OPINION - JOIN UP ANd WIN!

1. REgISTER
The first step to being able to take part in the forum is to register on the forum from the HITO website www.hito.org.nz/forum

2. VIEW
Next look around. You will see lots of different sections which contain different discussions. First, go into WELCOME.

3. WELCOME
Read about what to do next then go into POST YOUR WELCOMES HERE to register to be part of the competition.

4. POST
Click on reply and leave your welcome message. You can even upload a picture to the forum. Now youre in the draw!

5. EXPLORE
Now come and view the other discussions and get involved. HITO will review the discussions regularly for feedback.

6. SUggEST
We want to hear what you think about the forum. drop us a message in the forum or email [email protected]

DEFINITION: POST: To leave comments on a forum.

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 PROTE GE
LAST YEAR WAS THE INAUGURAL YEAR FOR THE NEW ZEALANd PROTG COMPETITION ANd THIS YEAR ITS BACK, BIGGER ANd BETTER THAN EvER. PROTEGE COMPETITION 2011 MENTORS
This competition is all about giving apprentice hairdressers the opportunity to show their creativity and styling skills in creating a fashion forward editorial shoot alongside industry mentors. Our mentors for the NZ Protege Competition 2011 were chosen not only because they were some of the best hairdressers in the country, but also for their passion for the industry and training the next generation. The mentors are there to support and guide our six finalists in bringing their ideas to life, rather than imposing their own vision. The mentors will be assigned randomly.

HOW TO ENTER
Request an entry form by emailing [email protected] Put together a mood board (whether its electronic or physical) that demonstrates a strong editorial concept for a fashion magazine. Email us a photo of it or your electronic file plus your entry form to [email protected] Please note: Posted entries will not be considered. Only HITO registered apprentices are eligible to enter.

Jaimee Smith Zaibatsu

Jaimee Smith is the proud owner of Zaibatsu Hair Art in dunedin. Having worked in the industry for 19 years, Jaimees career has seen her working as a platform artist all around the world as well as here in New Zealand.

on stage in countries such as Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Barcelona and the USA. He has had success in most of the industry competitions including as a six-time finalist for NZ Hair Expo Hairdresser of the Year, a title he won in 2008 and 2010.

Jock Robson Dharma

Jock Robson is the co-owner of dharma, one of New Zealands leading boutique hair salons. He has achieved success in many of the major industry awards on offer in New Zealand, including a finalist for NZ Hairdresser of the Year at Hair Expo 2011, he gains motivation in the success of others he has trained throughout his career.

Mobeen Bhikoo Stephen Marr

Mobeen joined the Stephen Marr brand eight years ago, becoming a business partner within four years. He now manages a creative team of about 20 stylists. With a strong belief in quality education systems, culture and branding, the team at Stephen Marr is immersed in pop culture, fashion, architecture and other forms of media, giving Mobeen opportunities to have his work published in Nylon, Oyster, dazed and Confused and Pavement magazines as well as all of New Zealands fashion magazines.

Important Dates:
Entries open May 31, 2011 Entries close August 1, 2011 Finalists named August 26, 2011 Photoshoot and Awards ceremony end of November 2011

Lauralee Nolan Me Salon

Lauralee Nolan is an artistic team member at Me in Ponsonby, Auckland. Fifteen years in the industry has seen her profile build, based around a strong eye for precision cutting and a flair for finish. Colour has also been a strength which has seen her work achieve runner-up twice in the prestigious LOral Colour Trophy. At the 2011 awards she placed as a finalist in both the Supreme and Salon Team categories.

WHAT YOU CAN WIN!

Each finalist gets:

Flights and accommodation to Auckland Professional photoshoot

Sasha Lenski Bettjemans

Sasha Lenski is creative director at Bettjemans and he is the current Schwarzkopf Business Hairdresser of the Year. In recent years he has been runner up in the LOral Colour Trophy and winner of Redken Face. Sashas Russian background and experience have given him a keen eye for both high fashion and editorial work. His passion for training young hairdressers has seen him hold seminars all over the world and joined a mentoring team to support the New Zealand Gen Next Show at Hair Expo in June.

LOreal Professional, Kerastase, Matrix, Pureology and Redken products

Mana Dave Blaze

Mana dave is the Creative director and co-owner of Blaze in Newmarket, Auckland. He is passionate in training and education and is a Redken International Platform Artist, a role that has seen him demonstrating

Final photo published in the Summer issue of TRAdE Next Generation Hair Expo passes for Sydney 2012

The winner gets all that plus:

The cover of the summer issue of TRAdE Flights and accommodation for one to Sydney for Hair Expo 2012

2011 MENTORS 2
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2011

COMPETITION
IMAgES | MENTORS | 1 Jaimee Smith | 2 Jock Robson | 3 Lauralee Nolan | 4 Mana dave | 5 Mobeen Bhikoo | | 6 Sasha Lenskl | JUdGES | 1 Amanda Betts | 2 Michael Beel | 3 Jackie Meiring | 4 Jaimee Clapham
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PROTEGE COMPETITION 2011 JUdGES

The NZ Protege Competition is all about creating a gorgeous, fashion forward editorial look, so wanted our judges to represent the different aspects of putting together just such a look. Each of our four judges is successful in their field and knows what they would be looking for in choosing a striking editorial look.

Amanda Betts Red11 Models

Amanda Betts introduction into the fashion industry came 26 years ago in the form of a modelling course she got as a 17th birthday gift from her grandmother. She built up her knowledge and experience in modelling and television work and started model tutoring in the evenings. Over the next seven years, she continued to juggle modelling and television work with her two roles in PR and as the production and talent co-ordinator for Showads NZ. Having never booked in her life, Amanda approached JdW Models to become a model booker and agent. After her first day on the job, she set a goal to own her own agency by the time she was 40. Always keen to learn more, over the next five years, Amanda was the head booker and main tutor for Clyne and 62 Models. In 2005, Amanda was approached by Mandy Jacobsen to start a model agency from scratch. At the age of 37 the pair opened the doors to their own agency, Red11 Management, with one 32-year-old guy on their books.

has had work published in Remix, Lucire, Fashion Q, and Culture magazines.

Jackie Meiring Freelance Photographer

After 17 years behind the lens, Jackie Meiring has established herself as one of New Zealands most accomplished fashion photographers. With more than 130 covers and a growing number of awards, she stakes her claim as a top lens woman in her new country. She has vast experience in a wide range of subject matter, specialising in commercial and editorial fashion and beauty, plus affiliated advertising. Originating from the highly competitive Cape Town scene, she gained aluable international experience shooting for titles such as Cosmopolitan, Elle, GQ, Mens Health and Marie Claire to name a few, plus for commercial accounts such as Lacost, Cuervo Tequila and Woolworths.

Jaimee Clapham Trade

An award-winning designer, Jaimee has been in the magazine industry for more than six years. Beginning as a designer on New Zealand Womans Weekly, she took on the role of Art director for Creme magazine in 2006 where her redesign contributed to a massive rise in circulation. A year later she was also promoted to deputy Art director for NZ Womans Weekly. After working full time as a magazine designer in London, Jaimee has returned to New Zealand and now works with a number of publishing houses in a senior capacity.

Michael Beel Buoy

Michael Beel is the Creative director at Buoy Hairdressing in Wellington and is passionate about education and passing on his information to the younger generation of stylists. He has educated throughout Asia, Australia and New Zealand. He has been a finalist for Hair Expo New Zealand hairdresser of the year three times and

4 2011 JUdGES

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bEAUTy

QUOTE: hITO OFFERS A MARVElOUS VEhIClE FOR lIkE-MINdEd INdUSTRIES TO MOVE TOGEThER ANd CREATE qUAlIFICATIONS ThAT AllOw OUR INdUSTRIES TO GO FORwARd

HITOS FIRST bEAUTy TRAINEE A bEAUTy TRAININg PATHWAy

JAYE CLARK, THE HITO BOARdS BEAUTY CO-OPTEd REPRESENTATIvE, BELIEvES THERE NEEdS TO BE A RECOGNISEd PATHWAY INTO THE BEAUTY INdUSTRY, SIMILAR TO HITOS HAIRdRESSING APPRENTICESHIP MOdEL.
I would like to see the development of a one year off-job programme that gives trainees the base skills they need for entry level employment. Once employed in the industry, trainees would then continue their training in an on-job/off job partnership, and specialise in advanced modules like massage/spa therapy, post graduate skin therapy, and epilation, intense pulse light and laser therapy. I strongly believe in ongoing training but it is difficult to experience the real world as a full-time student. You need to be working, applying what you learn, and continuing to extend your career on-the-job. Jaye says working under the HITO umbrella provides the beauty industry with a great opportunity to develop a viable, nationally recognised and industry endorsed training system. HITO offers a marvelous vehicle for like-minded industries to move together and create qualifications that allow our industries to go forward. Its an amazing opportunity to create a training pathway that works for everyone, says Jaye.

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BEAUTY QBYE QUALIFICATION BY ExPERIENCE

Having the recognition for all the years hard work that you have put into the industry. A chance to proudly say that you are qualified at a standard that is recognised throughout the country. Helping the beauty community become a safe industry where we have qualified/ skilled people promoting our industry. This is a chance to lead the way forward in New Zealand and get a National Qualification. You want to be part of the future development in the Beauty industry. This gives you the chance to train future trainees and understand the requirements and demands that are placed on them during their training. This also boosts your business image and standards of one that takes training and qualifications seriously. This is something that is appealing to clients to know that you want your staff to be training and recognised for that achievement.

ue Jacobs from The Makeup and Nail Studio in Hataitai Wellington. Sue has been in the beauty industry her entire career and has been the owner of her own business for 15 years. Im really excited to finally see a nationally recognised qualification that HITO can offer said Sue. There are so many cowboys and cowgirls out there with no formal training or even an understanding of basic health and safety. HITO will be able to bring the same level of standard to the beauty qualifications that they brought to the hair industry. Things can only get better.

Sue believes that the standard of Beauty services in New Zealand does not match many international standards and that having HITO look after the qualifications and begin to offer programmes is the first small step to raising standards and improving the professionalism, skills and knowledge of the industry. I think that getting formal national recognition for learning on the job is great. Having a national standard and a wider range of qualifications within the industry can only be a positive move. I think that this will be welcomed by most business owners in the sector - especially when it comes to building a strong business and clientele.

QUOTE: IM REAlly ExCITEd TO FINAlly SEE A NATIONAlly RECOGNISEd qUAlIFICATION ThAT hITO CAN OFFER

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HITO BEAUTY UPDATE

ometimes the cogs of change

providers and industry to identify the required standards. Ensuring that when assessment takes place that the minimum standards are maintained are checked. This is a change for the tutor assessors therefore HITO is working alongside providers in the first instance to support them with this change.

move slowly but there are times when this is the best thing.

Taking the time to ensure that the qualifications for beauty are robust and will service the industry and its clients well into the future is our aim.

As you will be aware the government extended the scope of HITO to include beauty a couple of years ago. The first steps for HITO was to work with New Zealand Qualifications Authority to have the current qualifications moved over to HITO. This took some time as we identified some qualifications that needed updating before we even had full consultation with the industry. This also meant starting to look at the moderation activities for the training providers who were using the unit standards and national qualifications. One of the most significant changes has been having a dedicated moderation team and moderators working with the training For those in the industry it may take some time to see any direct change however students attending full time training will receive the benefits when they are assessed and awarded their units. For training providers who are not using the national qualification HITO is not currently able to moderate or oversee the moderation and award of these different branded qualifications. With the recent publicity of the public receiving services that are potentially causing harm it is an even more critical time for the industry to focus on staff having robust qualifications and ongoing training.

got an opinion?
hito.org.nz

HITO FORUMS

ITO, the Industry Training Organisation (ITO) responsible

for the training in the Barbering,

Beauty and Hairdressing industries, is warning consumers of the need to be vigilant following recent media coverage of poor services causing harm. Recent media coverage of clients receiving services that have caused harm reiterates the need for high quality training and qualifications. Unfortunately a small minority of salons in the beauty and hair industry operate below industry standards. This can harm both clients and the industry reputation. HITO manages national qualifications in the beauty and hair sectors, and encourages everyone in the industry to use these qualifications as the benchmark for standards.

For more information and comment, contact Erica Cumming, HITO Chief Executive, (04) 499 1180

National qualifications help ensure staff have the skills expected of professionals. A vital part of our training is around the importance of following manufacturers instructions and ensuring client safety at all times. While we all have every sympathy for the victims who had received poor services, unfortunately, it is a case of buyer beware. Currently HITO is in the process of looking at ways in which we can contact every salon / clinic in New Zealand to get an overview of what the beauty industry wants in terms of qualifications for the future. Please look out for someone from HITO making contact with you over the next few months. Until then HITO will be at the Beauty Expo so we look forward to meeting and talking to you then.

INJURIES HIGHLIGHT NEED FOR VIGILANCE

Consumers needed to be vigilant about the level of qualifications that their stylist or therapist holds. You have the right to expect a minimum standard of education from those in the industry. You would never let an untrained electrician wire your house, and you should never let an untrained hair or beauty stylist loose on your body.

AbOUT HITO

THE HITO bOARD

HITO does so much for apprentices and the standard of hairdressing. They set the standard and with the right support and training, excellence will happen. At the end of the day good training sticks out a mile and its important we do all we can to ensure people are exposed to good training. Elaine believes many salons could better utilise the skills and passion of apprentices. You need to invest time in your apprentice. You are not going to get your investment back if you keep them at the basin. Elaine says that one of the biggest challenges facing training in the hairdressing industry is how it adapts to increasingly high levels of specialisation. In the future salons will specialise in certain aspects of the industry, such as blow waving, perming, colouring or long hair. The National Certificate will always be the benchmark for the industry, but stylists will increasingly require postgraduate qualifications, says Elaine.

ALISON MURRAY
HITO Board Chair Alison Murray has been a passionate advocate of apprenticeship training ever since opening up her first salon 30 years ago. Its great seeing apprentices grow and develop. You see them go from knowing nothing to cutting and colouring hair, interacting with clients, and transforming into a true professional. Alison has been on the HITO Board for five years, and throughout this time has been a strong advocate of the need to develop higher level qualifications. Alison is therefore delighted that HITO has registered its first postgraduate qualifications the National Certificate in Hairdressing (Advanced Cutting) and the National Certificate in Hairdressing (Advanced Colouring). The Level 4 Hairdressing national certificate will always represent the standard for those entering the industry. But its increasingly important for stylists to keep learning throughout their careers in order to not only meet, but exceed, client expectations. Alison says the best advice she has for young apprentices is to love your career with all your heart, strive for excellence, and respect the people around you.

Anne says the best advice she has for those starting out their careers is to follow your dreams. I have always had dreams and still do. If you follow your dreams they will happen

BLAIR ASTWOOd
HITO Board Member Blair Astwood literally grew up surrounded by barbering. Blairs father Ray started up 5x Roads Barbershop, and Blair has been in and around the shop for almost as long as he can remember. He is now the director at 5x Roads, and recently qualified as a barber through HITOs QbyE programme. Blair says that the apprenticeship model and the barbering national certificate work well for the industry. The qualification is a good match with the requirements of a commercial barbershop. Having the qualification enables you to build your own career and future.

JAYE CLARK
Jaye Clark has worked in the beauty industry ever since training as a beauty therapist in the late 1970s. Over this time she has been involved in all parts of the beauty industry, including retail, training, and owning her own clinic. Jaye is the Beauty co-opted representative on the HITO Board and one of her main goals is to oversee the development of a fit for purpose qualifications that meet the industrys needs. At the moment there are far more people training to be beauty therapists than there are jobs in our industry. What makes this issue worse is the large number of local qualifications on the national framework. Employers are confused and the quality of the training ranges from good to shocking. The current beauty national qualifications are up for review, making this the optimal time to build beauty therapy qualifications that are fit for purpose and industry endorsed.

ANNE MILLAR
vice Chair Anne Millar and her husband Phillip purchased their first salon in 1972. Ive always been a big supporter of apprenticeships. They are an investment and the more you put in, the more you get out. Its really exciting seeing apprentices grow. We dont hide the fact that some staff arent yet qualified, and our clients get a real buzz out of seeing apprentices develop as well.

ELAINE GARdINER
HITO Board Member Elaine Gardiner is living proof that its never too late to do New Zealands essential hairdressing qualification. despite having 30 years of hairdressing experience and having achieved the London City and Guilds hairdressing certificate, ten years ago Elaine undertook the National Certificate in Hairdressing.

RIA BONd
Ria Bond, HITO board member and NZARH president respectfully declined to be profiled in the magazine.

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EVER WONDERED AbOUT HITO AND HOW WERE FUNDED?

THE ANSWERS MIGHT SURPRISE YOU.

ITO doesnt actually train hairdressers, barbers or beauty therapists. Instead, we develop national certificates and arrange for apprenticeship training to happen. The actual training takes place in salons, and when apprentices are directed to other training providers. We work with salons to ensure they can support and nurture their apprentices. We also work with polytechnics and other training providers to ensure off job training is up to scratch and nationally consistent.

HITO subsidises Off Job Training

A big benefit for apprentices is that HITO subsidises 75% of off job training costs. Off job training fees for first and second year apprentices are $525 a year. HITOs subsidy means that as well as getting $525 from each apprentice, HITO pays the provider $1575 per apprentice. HITO also actively supports third year apprentices with training fee subsidies. These subsidies make training fees much more affordable for all apprentices.

an apprentice stays with the salon for two or more years, employing an apprentice is profitable. The longer the apprentice stays, the greater the financial return to the salon.

Other Benefits and Career Pathways

There are also benefits which are harder to measure, such as our ongoing work to extend the career pathways available to hairdressers. There are now hairdressing programmes and qualifications ranging from foundation skills for secondary school students right through to postgraduate qualifications. Our postgraduate qualifications include advanced cutting and colouring qualifications, as well as a train the trainer programme for those passionate about developing the skills of our future stars. We are also updating and improving a range of beauty national qualifications, with the goal of developing a seamless qualification pathway in the hair and beauty sectors.

involved in trade and technical training programmes, and is held every two years. Last year we ran New Zealands inaugural national WorldSkills hairdressing competition, and we are now supporting the overall winner achieve her goal of attending this years International WorldSkills Final in London.

So how does HITO afford it?

For each apprentice that we have, we receive money from the Government. But theres a catch. The Government will only provide funding if theres evidence that salons are also contributing towards training costs. So HITO must also receive funding directly from the salons who have apprentices. At the moment this funding is collected as part of a salons Association membership fee, apprentice fees or employer fees. Simply, for every $1 that HITO receives from our industry towards training, we get $2 from Government. The Government has signalled that they expect more and more of the costs of industry training to be met by industry.

Helping Employers to Grow

HITO is increasingly focused on helping salons become more successful. We hold regular Employer Professional development workshops that allow employers and trainers to discuss questions relating to business, employment, literacy and training. Not only are these a great opportunity to network, but attendees are gaining great knowledge of employment law and learning tips and tricks on how to increase productivity and profits. This is just a snapshot of some of HITOs current activities. Although what we do is wide ranging and varied, at the end of the day our objective is relatively simple.

Celebrating Success and Achievement

As well as qualification development, we work hard to encourage and celebrate success. This is critically important if we are to be seen as a professional and respected industry. Each year HITOs Annual Awards showcase up and coming hairdressing talent, and celebrate the efforts of salons and tutors that are developing future hairdressing leaders.

Training is an investment and benefits business

Research shows that the investment industry makes in HITO and industry training is a good one. To assess current and future training needs, workshops were held last year with salon owners, apprentices, NZARH, education, training providers and other stakeholders. A key finding was that apprenticeships are generally considered to work well, with direct benefits to both the salon and the apprentice. We followed up this research with a study that showed that as long as

Everything we do is focused on developing an industry which is qualified, professional and innovative.

This will help to create an environment where learning happens all the time, and people are given all the tools they need to achieve their goals and dreams. You can find out more about what an ITO is and how ITOs work by visiting the following websites: Tertiary Education Commission www.tec.govt.nz Industry Training Federation www.itf.org.nz
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International Competition
Recognising the lack of International competition for young hairdressers in New Zealand, HITO has thrown its weight behind WorldSkills. WorldSkills is the equivalent of the Olympics for young people

HITO NEWS

HITO CONSTITUTION UPDATE

NEW WEb RESOURCE FOR bUSINESS OWNERS

The department of Labour has launched a new web resource called Infozone: Business Essentials. This resource helps employers, particularly those with small and medium businesses, understand the law relating to employment relations and health and safety.

ver the past two years you may have been aware of the time, energy and commitment that HITO has invested in working with industry to redevelop the HITO constitution. You may also be aware that at the HITO AGM in March this year, HITO member representatives indicated that the new constitution was almost ready, but required some additional consideration around membership in particular. Since then, the HITO Board has been considering all feedback and has invited a number of industry people to form a working group to bring a final working document to the Board for consideration. The members of the working group who have agreed to participate are:

HOW CAN INFOZONE: BUSINESS ESSENTIALS HELP ME?

Health and Safety:
A safe and healthy work environment is essential. Not only will it help avoid tragic and costly accidents, but good health and safety practice encourages staff retention and contributes to improved productivity, efficiency and profit.

Angela King Anne Millar Blair Astwood Cathy Davys Cathryn Baarspul David Shields Jaye Clark Marianna Glucina The facilitator for the working group will be Sharon van Gulick and the working group will be supported by Erica Cumming and Rob McMaster from HITO. The first meeting for the working group took place on Monday 20 June. The next meeting will take place on 26 July 2011. Also at that meeting was Maria Clarke (Maria Clarke Lawyers) specialising in giving legal and strategic advice on a wide range of issues including constitutions, governance and legal structures, charities and intellectual property protection. The HITO Board expect to have a completed report from the working group and be able to consult widely with all of industry on the outcomes later this year.

Infozone: Business Essentials helps support businesses to set up that safe and healthy work environment by providing templates, examples and links so you can see how it can be done and gives you the information you need to get it right.

Employment relationships:
Having good employment relationships is essential for a happy and productive workplace. Employing and retaining the right people is vital to every business and having written employment agreements are a key step in that process.

Infozone: Business Essentials can step you through the correct employment procedures for hiring, managing and paying people. There are templates, documents and calculators available to help. When its time to end a working relationship Infozone: Business Essentials can help you to avoid costly mistakes by supplying you with guidance on following a fair and reasonable process.
To find out more about the Infozone: Business Essentials website visit www.dol.govt.nz/infozone/businessessentials/

KEEPING HITO UPDATED

ver the past few months, HITO has been updating all of our contact details for learners and employers and we have noticed that sometimes employers and apprentices forget to let us know when there has been a change of circumstances. If you have changed your address, phone number or email address,

please contact HITO on (04) 499 1180 to let us know about your change. Also, if you are an employer, please let us know if an apprentice leaves your salon. Not only will that help us keep our records updated but it will ensure that HITO doesnt charge you incorrectly.

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RESPONSE TO THE MINISTER

Recently the media reported on the waste of tax payers money from Industry Training. At HITO we talk facts. While there have been some ITOs who have had to return some money to Government, it is important for HITO to be clear about how we are performing. At HITO, nearly 300 young people a year are getting qualified for the job they are in. With 90% of those graduates being under 25, that is of huge benefit to both the industry and the economy as not only are industry employers getting (and keeping) young people in work, HITO is ensuring increasing skill levels. The HITO credit completion rate for 2010 was 95%. The actual average ITO credit achievement rate was only 50%. Its important to also remember that when comparing credit achievement on a full time course and an ITO programme : ITO trainees are in work, which makes credit achievement slightly different than for full-time students who dont work. Industry actually contributes a third of the cost of industry training (which is roughly a third

the equivalent cost of full-time funding) so actually, HITO gives the taxpayer and NZ a pretty good return on investment. The Tertiary Education Commission acknowledges that HITO is a high performing ITO which is shown in the strong industry endorsement of your qualification being the only nationally recognised standard.

Level 4 Level 5

32,766 944

National Certificates issued in 2010: Hairdressing 277 Salon Support 71 Barbering 6 Management 1 Age of Apprentices (does not indicate what the average age is overall): 16 - 19 years 29% 20 - 24 years 54% 25 - 29 years 9% 30 - 34 years 3% 35 - 39 years 2% 45+ years 1%

IN 2010, HITO REPORTEd IN OUR ANNUAL REPORT THAT:

Number of completing graduates in 2010: Hairdressing 270 Barbering 11 Credits achieved in 2010: Level 1 1,588 Level 2 24,242 Level 3 54,007

EMPLOyER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Date Mon 4 Jul Mon 11 Jul Mon 11 Jul Mon 11 Jul Wed 13 Jul Mon 18 Jul Mon 25 Jul Mon 8 Aug Mon 13 Aug Mon 22 Aug TBC Location Wellington (The HITO National Office) Auckland (Bettjemans) Pukekohe (Rettro Hair) North Shore (Premier Hairdressing College) Whangarei (Jagged Edge) Taranaki (Western Institute of Technolo gy) dunedin (Scott Base) Napier (Eastern Institute of Technology) West Coast (Artico in Greymouth) Nelson (Nelson & Marlborough Institute of Tech.) Christchurch Time 6.00-7.30pm 10.00-11.30am 1.30-3.00pm 6.00-7.30pm 6.00-7.30pm 6.00-7.30pm 6.00-7.30pm 6.00-7.30pm 6.00-7.30pm 6.00-7.30pm TBC

For 2011, HITO will again be offering nationwide forums between June and August covering a wide variety of topics including: How to train when youre busy. How to make training work for you and your business. How to retain apprentices. Get the best value from your apprenticeship investment. Providing the best support for your apprentices. Employment updates.

The forums are open to all employers and trainers. > Please call to register and pay for your place. ou can pay by invoice, cheque or credit card (Mastercard or visa).

Cost : $40

We need to raise the bar and we need to train.

Phillip & Anne Millar, Headquarters Remuera

With the right support and training, excellence will happen.

Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Spectra

To register & pay, log on to

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The competition is open to hairdressers in a current HITO apprenticeship and also to those in a full-time hairdressing training course. When you enter, you will be sent a photograph and mannequin head. Once you have styled the head to recreate the style on the photograph, take a photograph and email it to HITO. THERE ARE 3 AWARDS Facebook peoples choice - chosen by HITO fans on Facebook. Awards peoples choice - chosen from the guests attending the awards. Judges choice - judged by a panel of judges. At the 2011 Industry Awards on Sunday 20 November in Auckland, the winning photographs will be announced. To help cover the cost of the mannequin head, there is an application fee of $80 payable on application. PRIZES Each winner will receive a digital camera and a special award basket of products. and will be featured in the HITO Forma magazine. APPLY Fill in the short form below with a cheque for $80 (made payable to HITO) and we will send you a copy of the photo, a mannequin head and the email address to submit your entry. CLOSING dATE The closing dte for completed photographs to be returned is 7 October 2011.

Your name Your address

HITO year 1 HITO year 2 HITO year 3 HITO year 4

Your contact number Your email Your salon name Your salon address

Full TIme Training Training Provider name

My $80 fee is enclosed Now post you application and $80 cheque to HITO, Photo Competition, PO Box 11764, Wellington GOOd LUCK!

PROgRAMMES & QUALIFICATIONS

ENSURE THE LEARNING NEVER STOPS

ne of the certainties in our business is that things change all the time. Whats hot one day can be outdated the next. Thats why its so important for hairdressers to keep challenging ourselves and to keep learning.

HITOs National Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) is the essential

qualification for our industry. Most stylists obtain it through doing an apprenticeship the traditional pathway into hairdressing and barbering. Now experienced hairdressers who have not had the opportunity to complete an apprenticeship are able to have their experience counted towards this qualification through HITOs QbyE programme.

As our industry becomes more specialised and our clientele become more discerning, its important we keep learning and developing our skills. To support the increased number of career pathways now available, HITO continues to develop new postgraduate qualifications.

National Certificate in Hairdressing Management (Level 5)

This Level 5 qualification provides the skills and knowledge required for salon management, assessing or training. Hairdressers can specialise in areas such as Workplace Assessment, Tutoring or Salon Management. If you want to become an assessor or tutor, or find out more about effectively managing a salon, then this qualification is for you.

National Certificate in Hairdressing (Advanced Cutting) (Level 5)

After extensive consultation and development, HITO is delighted to announce the first of the new Advanced qualifications Advanced Cutting - is ready to be launched. The programme will be ideal for anyone working as a senior and doing fashion work. The National Certificate in Hairdressing (Advanced Cutting) (Level 5) recognises the research and design decisions involved in producing high fashion cutting work. There are three tasks included in the qualification: 1. Researching cutting work of prominent stylists, identifying the themes and influences of their work and creating a portfolio of your findings. 2. developing a portfolio of your own work and describe what has influenced your styles. 3. doing a platform demonstration in front of other stylists and of a style you have created. This involves explaining the cut and techniques used to create the cut. HITO have developed a ground breaking online learning platform for this programme to recognise the progressive nature of this qualification and the industry.

National Certificate in Hairdressing (Advanced Colouring) (Level 5)

The National Certificate in Hairdressing (Advanced Colouring) (Level 5) will also be launched later this year. Completing the qualification will show that you are experienced in a wide range of advanced hair colour work, and able to identify emerging trends and styles in advanced hair colouring. It will also show that you can identify and correct colour problems in hair. Key elements include presenting a portfolio of your own advanced hair colour work, completing a live platform presentation of an advanced hair colour in front of a live industry audience and solving colour problems.

Train the Trainer Award

Many qualified stylists want to give something back to the next generation of stylists. To support stylists with training apprentices or other staff HITO offers the Train the Trainer Award. doing this programme is a great way to pick up tips and tricks for successfully inspiring, motivating and getting the best out of your apprentices or other staff. It can be a stepping stone to the National Certificate in Hairdressing Management (Level 5).

Postgraduate Yourself!
There are now more pathways than ever before available to hairdressers - it is an exciting time to be in our industry! To find out how you could take advantage of the different postgraduate programmes available, talk to your regional HITO Sales and Liaison Manager or go to www.hito.org.nz

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DEVELOPINg LITERACy SKILLS

SUSAN REID

ver the last few years HITO has worked hard to develop ways to improve literacy levels within the hairdressing and beauty industries.

costs and accept payments. They also need to understand complex concepts such as skin conditions and scalp disorders, complicated ratios when mixing colours, and the need to closely follow manufacturers instructions. They also have to keep up with changes to techniques and products, and be able to explain these to clients. By developing the necessary literacy and numeracy skills for these jobs we can reduce errors such as overbooking, and can reduce wastage for example of colour and other products. Like any business, reducing waste makes a big difference to salons bottom line. says Susan. HITOs strategy for developing literacy and numeracy skills has been to make sure that the people training apprentices have the skills and knowledge to support literacy and promote learning. All HITO Modern Apprentices have a literacy assessment when they sign up. This provides

the employer, tutor and the apprentice with a chance to identify any literacy and numeracy gaps and look for ways to support theapprentices to develop all the skills they need for success. HITO work closely with off job tutors so that they know how to build the literacy and numeracy skills of apprentices by embedding literacy and numeracy into off job training. HITO have also talked to product companies about how their training needs to take into account literacy and numeracy concepts. Most apprenticeship training occurs within salons so HITO is now focusing on ways it can better support salons to meet the literacy and numeracy needs of their apprentices. This includes teaming up with Workbase to develop an interactive dvd that will assist salon trainers to deal with some of the literacy and numeracy issues experienced within salons.

HITO have worked with adult literacy experts Workbase to develop profiles of the literacy and numeracy demands of people working as hairdressers and beauty therapists. These job profiles provide a clear picture of the reading, writing, speaking, listening and calculations people working in these industries have to do. Workbases Susan Reid says that the profiles show that how many literacy and numeracy demands there are for apprentices and people new to hairdressing and beauty therapy. All apprentices have to estimate how long a service will take, make bookings, calculate

TRAIN THE TRAINER - SHEENA QUINN

wanted to get something else under my belt, says Sheena. Sheena completed the Train the Trainer programme in nine months, while working full time at visage. Sheena was able to access extramural support from Whanganui UCOL while she was doing the programme. I was told Train the Trainer would be hard but I found it really easy to understand. It was simple to follow and I could apply what I was learning straight back to my apprentices, says Sheena. As part of the programme Sheena did case studies on her apprentices, and these were counted as evidence towards achieving some of the unit standards. Train the Trainer taught me how to make training exciting and educational. It has also increased my confidence as a trainer. Its helped me better understand each learners different learning style, and given me the skills and tools to support learners get the best possible results, says Sheena. Undertaking the Train the Trainer programme confirmed to Sheena how rewarding a career as tutor would be. Since successfully completing the programme she has been appointed as a tutor at EIT, achieving one of her career goals in the process.

ompleting HITOs Train the Trainer programme has helped Sheena Quinn fulfill her career goal of becoming a hairdressing tutor. Sheenas accomplishment is made even more impressive by the fact that she is only 26 years of age, making her one of the youngest hairdressing tutors in New Zealand. I always thought I wanted to be a hairdresser forever. But as apprentice I benefited so much from having a great trainer that I wanted to give back to the industry. I wanted to help nurture and grow the stylists of the future, says Sheena.

Sheena did her apprenticeship at visage Salon in Napier, and continued to work there for three years as a senior stylist. during this time she also had the role of training visages apprentices. I really enjoyed training apprentices but wanted to learn more about their different learning styles and how I could better tailor the training to suit each apprentices needs, says Sheena. It was only after phoning up HITO that Sheena found out about the new Train the Award. It had been three or four years since I achieved my national certificate and I

Sheena recently qualified as an industry assessor, and her next developmental goal is to do the National Certificate in Adult Education and Training.

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NZARH THE HARDRESSING PROFESSIONAL BODY

IN TOdAYS BUSINESS WORLd, EvERY BUSINESS NEEdS GOOd PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT ANd AdvICE IF IT IS TO SUCCEEd.
Cardplus Shell Fuelcard

he New Zealand Association of Registered Hairdressers Inc. is the umbrella organisation for 15 Regional Associations run by hairdressers for hairdressers, and is the only organisation in New Zealand that is truly representative of the needs of hairdressers in business today. The Association was set up to give support to salon owners and employers of hairdressing apprentices. It also promotes high industry standards and ideals and gives hairdressers the opportunity to show their creative and commercial skills in a competitive environment through regional and national hairdressing awards. The Associations aim is to help members with advice on the myriad of issues surrounding those in business today, with information to help deal with legal, insurance and employment issues as well as with the everyday problems that are encountered. Membership is open primarily to Salon Owners and Salon Managers, with secondary membership available to a range of other people involved in the hairdressing industry. Salon owner members are either -

THE S FIT BENE

5 cents a litre discount off pump prices, up to 35 credit free days, no transaction fees, PLUS Fly Buys points on all Fuel purchases

by issuing Public Performance Licences. Its not expensive, in many cases a licence can cost as little as 27c per day. PPNZ have offered member salons a 5% discount on licence fees.

Jims Test & Tag

Offers a special corporate rate to members regardless of your location or size, for testing electrical equipment used in the salon to meet the current legislation.

Business Banking
BNZ can provide complete business and personal banking benefits for NZARH members.

My Marketing Expert
Attract the customers you want and keep them coming back for more with this tailored marketing tool.

Eftpos Terminals
Available through Smartpay Cadmus, from $9.95 per week, see www.smartpay.co.nz for more info or call 09 4427752.

Insurance
Business packs and medical insurance schemes specifically designed and priced at our special members rate. The Insurance Brokers (TIB) provide wholesale premiums, no increase if you make a claim & the most comprehensive Liability & Indemnity insurance in the marketplace, as well as the Workplace Accident scheme that has be specifically designed and priced for members.

Phone Deals
Special landline rates, $10 TXT and 4 mobile call plans, terms and conditions apply. Find out more on Telecom offers on the https://www.telecom businesshub.co.nz/nzhairdressing

Training Benefits
HITO annual employer fee for individual apprentices is waived. This is a huge cost benefit for employers of apprentices. Non-Association members are required to pay $435 per apprentice, per year.

Employment Relations Advisory Service

The Services of an Industrial Lawyer with many years experience dealing with the hairdressing industry is available, with the first call being paid for by NZARH!

1. Qualified hairdressers with a Certificate of Registration (issued through the NZARH) 2. Non-hairdressers who must employ at least one qualified hairdresser who holds a current Practicing Certificate.

Members Pack
Including Certificate of Registration, window sticker, diary, competition handbook, a free copy of our quarterly magazine Headlines.

Employment Agreements
A template is available for members to tailor to their specific needs.

THE BENEFITS
Belonging to the Association enables members to network with many of the most successful hairdressers in New Zealand and also offers opportunities to: take advantage of the savings generated through the Associations negotiated rates on a large variety of essential business services. Enter the range of competitions run by the Association incorporating: Business Awards Photographic Awards The Fashion Hair Design Awards and the Trans-Tasman Oceanic Hairdressing Master Award. Attend nationally and regionally co-ordinated workshops and events.
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Use Of The NZARH Logo

Include the NZARH logo in all your advertising for your salon, let the public know that youre a member salon and you stand by the Guarantee of Professional Hair Care.

Best Practice In Business Guide

designed specifically for salon owners to up skill them in the areas of Human Resources and Management. The guide includes templates from writing a business plan to job descriptions for staff members.

Occupation Health & Safety Guides

These guides have been specifically developed for your salons needs. Endorsed by Occupational Health & Safety.

Competitions
Members are eligible to enter into their Regional Competitions, Photographic Competition & Business Awards. This showcases your talented staff and salon.

PPNZ
PPNZ administers the permission to play in a commercial environment rights on behalf of record companies

Website Listing
Your salon will be listed on our website including a map with directions to your salon.

EMPLOyERS

THE ROAD TO HAIRDRESSINg COMPLETION

A GUIDE FOR EMPLOYERS & TRAINERS
s employers there are several facets to taking on an apprentice to grow your business; to contribute and invest in the future of our industry; but ultimately, however, it is to support your apprentice to the completion of their National Certificate. Once this is achieved, everything else will fall into place along the way. Far too often the mistake is made that employers and/or trainers consider their job done at the completion of Off Job Training. This is not so, the employers and trainers responsibilities do not stop at the end of the apprentices third year classes. The training agreement identifies that you are required to continue training and mentoring the apprentice until the completion of their qualification, i.e. when they have achieved their two

final assessments Unit 2759 - In salon Assessment, and Unit 2757 - Final Assessment. Although by the end of their third year the majority of apprentices are in charge of their own column, and operating like seniors, they still look to their employer / trainer for guidance, encouragement and support. Gaining their qualification is a big deal for them, they want you to help but sometimes dont know how to ask for the right kind of help. There have been occasions when HITO has heard from apprentices that they got no help from their employer / trainer when preparing for their final assessments. This can be soul destroying for an apprentice, and at times results in

incompletion of one or more elements of their 2757 assessment. Your apprentice needs your help to complete their qualification. So next time you have an apprentice preparing for their final assessments, ensure that you get actively involved in helping them complete their 2759 & 2757 Journey. Remember the 3-Ps Planning, Practice and Preparation and what you can do to support your apprentice! Watch them grow and develop in confidence when they gain their qualification, and know that you were a key part to them completing. That helps build their loyalty to you also.

t your apprentice in preparing for of the things you can do to suppor Some their two final assessments:

v Be available. build their client base so that they are operating an effective column of v Plan how theyhcanminimum of 25 clients each week. their own wit a ts. te the two final assessmen they need to do to comple Ensure that you know what v m. with v Attend the guidelines meetingfashiothe k, e.g. fashion perm winding, fashion setting, n wor tra v Providehionining sessions on r up. hai and fas fashion is. v Ensure they understand what currentgaps that need filling. the v Help them indentify ifall y have anyufacturers instructions for products they plan to use. the man know v Ensure that theyut the besofmodels they could use. v Talk to them abo e to prat ce on their models, and provide advice. cti v Allow them the tim t company technician for additional advice on fashion work. v Talk to your produc rself, talk to a local industry assessor, or contact your Sales and v If younare unsure you Liaiso Manager.

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gALLERy

Fifties FASHION SHOW

THE HAIRdRESSING COLLEGE PRESENTEd A 50S FASHION SHOW WITH SOME OF PALMERSTON NORTH & FEILdINGS MOST PRESTIGIOUS HAIRdRESSING SALONS IN MAY. ALL MOdELS WERE FROM THE 50S ERA WITH THE HAIR STYLEd TO SUIT THE ERA. THERE WERE THREE SHOWS SWIM WEAR, dAY WEAR ANd IN EvENING WEAR.

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Fifties FASHION SHOW

PLACE

1st

PLACE

3rd

Melanie (Senior)

The Right Cut

Phixx Hairdressing

Stylist Mary Ellen McGregor Dunn assisted by Hannah Bond 3rd Year Apprentice
Jo is wearing a gorgeous floor length gown in blush The boddis is rouched to enhance a slender waist and the eye is drawn over one shoulder to a floating veil of fabric at the back. Jos glossy brunette hair is a sophisticated chignon, embellished with a diamante accessory.Long white gloves complete the look and ensure that Jo will be the bell of the ball.

This modern chick interpretation was inspired by classic rockabilly. Rockabilly was one of the first styles emerging in the 1950s as a mash up of rock and rolled, and hillbilly. The style encompasses a young, classy, fun look that pushes the boundaries and can still be seen by music and fashion icons of today. Evening wear in the 1950s was very formal and elegant. This is reflected in Rebeccas outfit, and fine and glamorous jewellery. Rebeccas Stylised hair-up is a interpretation of how fringes were worn in the 1950s rockabilly era, by using French roll techniques.

The Right Cut

MOST ARTISTIC CONCEPT

Samantha Johnson Apprentice (due to sit Nat Cert)

Elegant to casual without to much fuss. This glamorous hairdo is casual enough for the beach and day, but still elegant for the evening using soft curls and adding a feather hairpiece.Tonight Abby is off to a debutant ball. She is dressed like a princess in a beautiful Blue ball gown, trimmed with sliver and white. it is feminine and classy with lace and frills, complemented with white accessories including pearls, gloves and a flower bouquet.

PLACE

2nd

Veronica Jane

Kate Blayney 2nd Year Apprentice

A cheeky fun up-do, classic late 50s, with a bow feature in the front. Wonderful day to evening look. Kate created this style for Luca enhancing her warm blonde colouring and beautiful features. Luca is elegance and 50s glamour from the top of her head to the tip of her toes! Pearls and gloves are the perfect accessories to the stunning deep blue classic gown- sophisticated and beautiful.

Hamishs on Broadway
Stylist Natalie Anderson (Salon Owner)

vINTAGE COUTURE AWARd

Rolls, curls and hats- 50s essentials. Pinned up curls at the back and sides create the classy 50s softness. A low roll onto the face compliments the over all look. To finish the look and add the extra twist the hair (hat made of models hair) sits in the essential 50s position, just off to the side. Lets this lady is ready for the ball, but not without her corsage from her date. Glam, glam, glam. This halter neck exquisite emerald green dress shows just enough leg and neck to be

sexy and classy. With fur and black jets this lady is ready for the ball, but not without her corsage from her date.

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OTHER APPRENTICES/ SENIORS INvOLvEd:

Felicity Wilson from

The Right Cut

3rd Year Apprentice

Amanda is every bit a savvy debutant, smooth & sexy, big & bouffant, with ends flicked out , supporting a classic white Alice band .a feel from the movie hairspray Amanda is new dressed to accompany her new beau too his employers cabaret. He has asked her to put her playfulness away for the evening and dress for a formal evening. She has chosen an emerald green cut away sleeveless long grown trimmed with white. to complete her look she has Chosen white gloves and pumps. Amanda is dressed to impress!

Terry Johns From

Hairworks

1950s Glam with a spin of Audrey Hepburn. This gown is a combination of 50s silhouette-neckline, halter neck, narrow waist, full skirt. In a fashion colour acceptable for today with pearl & tulle embellishment. layer upon layer of tulle skirt. (Sara Sugrue fashion concept)

Natasha Spencer from

The Right Cut

2nd Year Apprentice

Natashas inspiration for Emmas hair was the fifties pin-up look. very short cropped hair with finger waves and pin-curls for interest following the Elizabeth taylor and Marylyn Munroe look. For a romantic dinner with her husband, Emma has chosen a plain dress and black peep toed heels, along with long black gloves. The hair accessory is a new addition to her wardrobe that she thought she would try out to impress the hubby. Hope he likes it!

Every inch a lady.

QUOTE:

Anna Morgan from (qualified 2010)

Adore Hair & Day Spa

Elegant to casual without to much fuss. This glamorous hairdo is casual enough for the beach and day, but still elegant for the evening using soft curls and adding a feather hairpiece. Elegant tailored pencil dress in a patterned deep blue and green fabric. This fitted wasted dress is sleek and elegant. Also wearing a black fur wrap to keep those shoulders warm in the evenings and holding a hand sewn beaded clutch purse. This dress makes Sophie look every inch a lady.

Ashlea Cuthbertson from

Soul & Halo

3rd Year Apprentice & her model, Tammy Hastings 2nd Year Apprentice
Tammys hair is elegantly styled for leisure or pleasure. Whether shes relaxing by the pool, strolling down Main Street or out dining and dancing, Tammys hair will always look perfectly in place. No first date jitters for Tammy. She may look demure and sophisticated but Tammy is ready to tango or even rock and roll.

SALES PROFILE

PENE BURNS
Where did you grow up?

HITO SALES & LAISION MANAGER

I was born and breed in Miramar Wellington, still live there actually, just two doors up from where I spent most of my time growing up. Miramar has great restaurants and cafes we also have Weta Workshop and the new amazing Roxy Cinema.

What is the best bit about your job?

Receiving a text on a Sunday afternoon from an apprentice saying they are now qualified, knowing what they have had to do to get there. The future of our industry is looking bright.

light! dont stop trying, ask questions, practice-practice-practice, get models in for training and remember communication is the key to all relationships.

What do you do in your spare time?

A mum to two awesome teenagers and wife to my best friend, family is everything to me. I love being on the sideline with my husband of my daughters netball and my sons rugby games. I enjoy tinkering in the garden and walking our dog Lily. A lover of fine wine, good food and great company, what more could I wish for.

What did you do before you worked for HITO?

I began my hairdressing apprenticeship 3 weeks before my 16th birthday and never looked back. When I gained my Trade Certificate (as it was called back then) I thought I knew it all...yeah right!

What advice do you have for apprentices?

A fear of learning is a fear of failing, Thomas Edison may have invented the light bulb, but he also learnt 150 ways of how not to make a light bulb. Imagine if hed given up after the first 50 attempts, we could all still be cutting hair by candle

FIND yOUR INNER FLARE!

pprentices at decadence of London in Napier were set a big challenge at the start of the year find your inner flare.

decadence owner, Glen Pearson, and trainer, Sharne Pearson, say they wanted their apprentices to have a creative licence, forget the rules, forget basic haircuts, and just go out there and create and show their passion. Up until the night neither Glen nor Sharne had seen what their apprentices were planning to present. The anticipation was high! On the night, over wine and cheese, we were presented with: Stacy (Yr 3) presented a mens cut, and a female cut and colour (cut could not be solid form). This exercise has helped to grow Stacys confidence. According to Glen and Sharne the exercise helped bring home the importance of not always sticking to what you know, and branching out and trying different things. Joanne (Yr 2) creative womens cut and fashion hair-up. For someone who did not enjoy hair-up work in the past, Jo says she likes it more now, and enjoyed stepping outside of her comfort zone. Brooke (Yr 1) creative hair up and creative set. Having only been in the salon for six months, Brookes work was of a very high standard and she challenged herself further by creating her own colour style for her two models. Each apprentice presented their models, described their approach, what they had done, and where they got their inspiration from. They also described the rewards and

challenges of the exercise these included being pushed outside their comfort zone, presenting in front of people, and being a huge learning experience. despite the nerves, all three girls agreed that it had been a great opportunity for them. Glen believes that the exercise was more than just a fantastic learning opportunity for apprentices. I benefited too by learning not to interfere and take over, and letting them answer their own questions. After 40 years in the industry it helped show that we just keep on learning all the time! Both Sharne and Glen say they felt inspired and proud of the work the three apprentices delivered. It helped show the different strengths each of the girls have, what their visions are, and where they see fashion heading. Effective training is about thinking outside the square looking for different ways to inspire and motivate your team and responding to the different learning styles of apprentices. Setting a challenge and letting apprentices rise to the occasion was a huge buzz for Glen and Sharne. Helping apprentices find their inner flare is an approach many other salons could also benefit from. To top off a very successful presentation, the night was not complete without the presence of the salon mascot George, a seven week old English bulldog.

The three apprentices had less than three months to present their vision to the rest of their team. Each apprentice had two models and their work related to where they were up to with their training.

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Barbering
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PRICING GUIDE Half price application QbyE Year 1 credit fees Year 2 credit fees Year 3 credit fees Assessment 2759 Interview fee (average) Final Assessment if QbyE process is finished within 3 months
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HITO NationaL Office

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