New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
UCOL
Gain the necessary skills and knowledge to provide advanced beauty services and manage a small beauty therapy business with the UCOL New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
This course requires 25 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Advanced Beauty Therapy Skills
Critically analyse client needs and provide advanced beauty services meeting industry standards.
Practical Industry Experience
Gain hands-on experience by delivering beauty treatments in supervised clinics and practicum settings.
Business and Client Management
Manage operations of a client base or small beauty therapy business including sustainable business practices.
What You're Signing Up For
This one-year full-time diploma provides students with advanced skills in beauty therapy including spa and massage, advanced skin care, hair removal, electrical facial and body therapy, as well as practical experience in beauty clinics. Students develop client consultation, critical analysis of client needs, business management skills, and professionalism to prepare for a career as a beauty therapist or related roles. The qualification consists of 120 credits and builds on the New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy.
Course Content
- Beauty Therapy Science (15 credits) - anatomy, physiology, science and nutrition for beauty therapy
- Spa and Massage Therapy (20 credits) with 25 practicum hours
- Advanced Skin Care (15 credits) with 10 practicum hours
- Advanced Hair Removal (25 credits) with 35 practicum hours
- Electrical Facial Therapy (15 credits) with 10 practicum hours
- Electrical Body Therapy (15 credits) with 10 practicum hours
- Applied Beauty Therapy Practice (Clinic) (15 credits) with 40 practicum hours
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy Level 4 or equivalent skills and knowledge
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Beauty Therapy
Personal Care
Hospitality & Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Beauty therapist in day spas, salons, or cruise ships
Clinic manager
Product company representative