New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Level 5)
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
Launch your career into the beauty therapy industry with this diploma. Learn advanced beauty therapy techniques, salon administration, and client care.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Whitireia and WelTec, Not specified
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Apply advanced beauty therapy techniques
Use advanced electrical facial and body therapy techniques, permanent hair removal, full body massage, and body treatments.
Demonstrate professional client consultation
Effectively consult with clients regarding facial and body treatments, perform diagnosis, and employ effective communication.
Manage salon operations
Utilize retail and reception skills, manage salon administration, sales, and services relevant to beauty therapy.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Level 5) prepares students for work in the beauty industry with advanced technical and practical skills. The programme covers advanced facial and body therapy techniques, permanent hair removal, massage, anatomy and physiology, health and safety, small business skills, and professional client consultation. Students also gain hands-on workplace experience in industry salons and the opportunity to earn an internationally recognised CIDESCO diploma.
Course Content
- Anatomy and physiology
- Chemistry as it relates to the skin
- Knowledge of electrical currents for therapy
- Body treatments including full body massage
- Permanent hair removal
- Client face and body consultation, diagnosis, and communication
- Small business and management skills
- Retail and reception skills for beauty therapy industry
- Professional practice: Health & Safety & Hygiene
- Advanced First Aid
- Nutrition and its effect on the skin and body
- Salon administration
- Nine hours of workplace experience per week
What you need to know first
Successful completion of New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4) or equivalent academic qualification.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Beauty Therapy
Personal Care
Health and Wellness
Future employment opportunities might be
Internationally recognised beauty therapist
Salon manager
Sales representative