Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Level 5)
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
NMIT
Gain practical work experience and advanced skills in beauty therapy, including facial and body treatments, electrolysis, and professional practices, preparing you for a rewarding career in the beauty industry.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Nelson, Nelson
It will take a total of 40 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Advanced beauty therapy skills
Develop advanced practical skills in facial therapy, body treatments, and electrolysis through hands-on experience in on-campus clinics.
Apply scientific knowledge
Gain a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, and cosmetic chemistry to inform safe and effective beauty therapy treatments.
Professional practices
Understand professional standards, ethics, and business development in the beauty therapy industry.
What You're Signing Up For
The Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Level 5) at NMIT provides advanced studies in beauty therapy, including facial and body treatments, electrolysis, business development, and professional practices. Students benefit from hands-on learning in real-world salon settings, blended delivery (on-campus and online), and the chance to practise in NMIT's training salon, Beauty Zone. The programme is suitable for individuals looking to develop a career as a beauty therapist and offers practical experience, theoretical knowledge, and opportunities for further specialist study.
Course Content
- Advanced Skin Treatments
- Advanced Body Treatments
- Electrolysis
- The Science of Beauty Therapy
- Business Development
- Professional Practices for the Beauty Therapy Industry
- Practical Capstone
- Anatomy and physiology
- Cosmetic chemistry
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4) [Ref: 3444], OR equivalent qualification, OR equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
Applicants must be at least 17 years old at the start of the programme.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Beauty therapy
Personal care
Future employment opportunities might be
Beauty therapist
Salon therapist
Specialist in advanced skin and body treatments
Electrolysis specialist