
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.
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 5 Certification (120 Credits)
Advanced
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 5 Certification (120 Credits)
Advanced

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

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.
Physical ability to undertake the practical components in an industry-emulated environment.



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.
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 5 Certification (120 Credits)
Advanced
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 5 Certification (120 Credits)
Advanced

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

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.
Physical ability to undertake the practical components in an industry-emulated environment.


In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
It will take a total of 1 year
Implement and uphold industry standards for client health, safety, and workplace hygiene.

Gain skills necessary to take on leadership, managerial, or business owner responsibilities in the beauty industry.
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.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
It will take a total of 1 year
Implement and uphold industry standards for client health, safety, and workplace hygiene.

Gain skills necessary to take on leadership, managerial, or business owner responsibilities in the beauty industry.
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.