New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
UCOL
Gain the skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of beauty services and enter the beauty therapy industry with the UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4).
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 40 weeks
This course requires 35 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Professional and Ethical Practice
Demonstrate knowledge of ethical, professional conduct and best practices, including first aid and basic life support.
Beauty Service Provision
Analyse, plan and provide a range of beauty services to meet client needs and industry standards.
Technical Skills in Beauty
Perform manicure, pedicure, facials, waxing, make up, eye enhancement, and tanning treatments safely and effectively.
What You're Signing Up For
UCOL's New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4) provides foundational training for those beginning a career in beauty therapy. Learners develop practical skills in facials, waxing, nail treatments, make up, eye treatments, body tanning, and operate in a real beauty clinic setting, gaining confidence, technical know-how and industry experience. No prior experience in beauty is required. Graduates will be ready for employment as beauty therapists or to further specialise with a diploma.
Course Content
- Professional Practice (ethics, health and hygiene, business basics)
- Anatomy and Physiology for Beauty Therapy
- Nail Services (manicure, pedicure, nail analysis)
- Facial Treatments (skin analysis, facials using a range of products and techniques)
- Make Up Services (industry trends, application skills, colour therapies)
- Eye Works and Tanning (eyebrow/eyelash enhancement, tanning techniques)
- Waxing Services (manual hair removal, waxing techniques)
- Beauty Therapy Clinic (work experience in a supervised beauty salon)
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2 or equivalent academic achievement
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Beauty Therapy
Personal Care
Future employment opportunities might be
Beautician/Beauty Therapist
Cosmetic product company representative