New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4)
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
A practical, hands-on beauty course that prepares students to become qualified beauty therapists. Gain skills through real-life experience in services like facials, waxing, makeup, and salon operations.
NZ$8,501
inc GST
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In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
NZ$8,501
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Provide a range of beauty therapy services
Deliver services such as mini facials, eyelash tinting, eyebrow shaping, waxing, makeup, manicures, and pedicures in a professional clinic environment.
Apply professional salon skills
Demonstrate professional practice, including customer service, reception and cashiering skills, and effective sales of beauty and skin care products.
Understand anatomy, physiology, and nutrition related to beauty therapy
Apply foundational knowledge in anatomy, physiology and nutrition to support effective and safe beauty treatments.
What You're Signing Up For
Become a qualified beauty therapist with this hands-on beauty course at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology. Learn from local and internationally trained tutors while gaining real-life experience at our on-site beauty clinic. This course covers providing beauty services such as mini facials, eyelash tinting, eyebrow shaping, waxing, makeup application, manicures, pedicures, as well as developing customer service, product sales, reception and cashiering skills. The programme also expands your knowledge in anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and salon skills, preparing you for a successful career in the beauty therapy industry.
Course Content
- Professional Practice
- Facial Services
- Eye Enhancement Services
- Makeup Practice
- Hair Removal
- Nail Services
- Foundation Body Therapy
- Salon Skills
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 1 or equivalent
Completion of New Zealand Certificate in Make Up and Skincare (Level 3)
Evidence of ability to complete academic requirements
Evidence of English language competency (IELTS 5.5 with no band lower than 5, or NZ Certificate in English Language (Level 4), or an accepted English proficiency outcome)
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