Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Expand your skills and expertise to become a leader in beauty therapy. This diploma builds on your existing beauty skills, equipping you to work as an advanced beauty therapist, salon manager, or clinic owner.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
It will take a total of 1 year

Graduates will be equipped to provide advanced skincare, body treatments, and cutting-edge therapies including microdermabrasion, dermal needling and LED light procedures.

Implement and uphold industry standards for client health, safety, and workplace hygiene.

This programme will enable you to become a highly qualified beauty therapist by building on your foundational knowledge. You'll learn advanced treatment methods and management practices for beauty clinics. Graduates are able to provide a wide range of modern beauty treatments, manage health, safety and hygiene standards, and potentially run their own beauty business.
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4) or equivalent skills, knowledge, or experience.

Beauty Therapy
Personal Care

Beauty therapist with advanced skin and body care skills
Product trainer
Provider of beauty treatments in salons, spas or on cruise ships
Beauty clinic or salon owner/operator
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Expand your skills and expertise to become a leader in beauty therapy. This diploma builds on your existing beauty skills, equipping you to work as an advanced beauty therapist, salon manager, or clinic owner.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
It will take a total of 1 year

Graduates will be equipped to provide advanced skincare, body treatments, and cutting-edge therapies including microdermabrasion, dermal needling and LED light procedures.

Implement and uphold industry standards for client health, safety, and workplace hygiene.

This programme will enable you to become a highly qualified beauty therapist by building on your foundational knowledge. You'll learn advanced treatment methods and management practices for beauty clinics. Graduates are able to provide a wide range of modern beauty treatments, manage health, safety and hygiene standards, and potentially run their own beauty business.
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4) or equivalent skills, knowledge, or experience.

Beauty Therapy
Personal Care

Beauty therapist with advanced skin and body care skills
Product trainer
Provider of beauty treatments in salons, spas or on cruise ships
Beauty clinic or salon owner/operator
Gain skills necessary to take on leadership, managerial, or business owner responsibilities in the beauty industry.
Physical ability to undertake the practical components in an industry-emulated environment.
If English is not your first language: IELTS 5.5 Academic (with no band lower than 5.0), or equivalent evidence as per NZQA alternatives.
Gain skills necessary to take on leadership, managerial, or business owner responsibilities in the beauty industry.
Physical ability to undertake the practical components in an industry-emulated environment.
If English is not your first language: IELTS 5.5 Academic (with no band lower than 5.0), or equivalent evidence as per NZQA alternatives.