Diploma in Beauty & Spa Therapy
Elevate your beauty therapy expertise with this Level 5 diploma aligned with CIDESCO and industry standards. Gain advanced skills in skincare, lash and brow services, body systems, and business operations. Includes a six-week internship and hands-on experience with the latest beauty technologies.
NZ$23,669
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Master advanced therapeutic beauty treatments
Perform a range of advanced skin care treatments such as chemical peels, dermaplaning, and microdermabrasion using modern salon technology and industry practices.
Customise treatment plans for a variety of clients
About This Course
This Diploma in Beauty & Spa Therapy provides advanced, industry-aligned training designed to equip graduates with up-to-date beauty therapy skills and business know-how. Covering advanced skincare procedures, lash and brow treatments, body fundamentals, client consultation, and successful business operation, the programme supports real-world readiness through an integrated industry internship. Delivered across Auckland, Hamilton, and Wellington, students learn with the latest salon equipment, top-tier professional beauty products, and receive exposure to leading industry partners. Graduates are prepared for a variety of beauty and spa roles, with the skills to operate, manage, or own a beauty business.
Course Content
- Advanced skincare therapy techniques (chemical peels, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion)
- Operation of advanced salon equipment (OBSERV 320, LED Celluma light therapy)
- Lash and brow treatments (lash lifts, brow lamination)
- Understanding human body systems, hair growth, nutrition and safety
- Comprehensive client consultation, contraindication management, personalised treatment plans
- Spa clinic operations: KPIs, booking systems, marketing, consumer legislation
- Industry internship (6 weeks, hands-on experience with real clients)
- Exposure to industry partners (seminars, skincare production tours, spa visits)
- Training with professional products (Pure Fiji, Ultraceuticals)
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be aged 17 or older at programme commencement.
Build towards these roles
Beauty TherapistSpa ManagerProduct RepresentativeBrand ManagerSalon OwnerSpa OwnerClinic ManagerBeauty TrainerSales Consultant
