Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
WITT
Gain professional beauty therapy skills in massage, facials, nails, tanning, nutrition, depilation, and client consultation with this NZQA Level 4 qualification designed for aspiring beauty therapists.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
New Plymouth, New Plymouth
It will take a total of 1 year

Implement professional standards and expectations in the beauty workplace, including all relevant health, safety, and hygiene obligations.

Conduct full client consultations, build rapport, perform in-depth needs analysis, and develop tailored beauty treatment plans.

Apply skills in natural nail services, facial and skin care treatments, manual hair removal, waxing, and body care services.
This one-year, full-time certificate equips students with specialist skills in beauty therapy, including body and facial treatments, nail care, depilation, spray tanning, salon reception, and business skills. Learn from industry-experienced tutors in small classes, practicing treatments on real clients in a replica salon environment. Graduates are prepared for employment or further study in the beauty industry.
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2 including Level 1 literacy and numeracy with at least 12 credits in Level 1 science; or
Equivalent NZQF standards; or

Beauty therapy
Personal care

Beauty Therapist
Beauty Consultant
Contracted or self-employed beauty professional
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
WITT
Gain professional beauty therapy skills in massage, facials, nails, tanning, nutrition, depilation, and client consultation with this NZQA Level 4 qualification designed for aspiring beauty therapists.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
New Plymouth, New Plymouth
It will take a total of 1 year

Implement professional standards and expectations in the beauty workplace, including all relevant health, safety, and hygiene obligations.

Conduct full client consultations, build rapport, perform in-depth needs analysis, and develop tailored beauty treatment plans.

Apply skills in natural nail services, facial and skin care treatments, manual hair removal, waxing, and body care services.
This one-year, full-time certificate equips students with specialist skills in beauty therapy, including body and facial treatments, nail care, depilation, spray tanning, salon reception, and business skills. Learn from industry-experienced tutors in small classes, practicing treatments on real clients in a replica salon environment. Graduates are prepared for employment or further study in the beauty industry.
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2 including Level 1 literacy and numeracy with at least 12 credits in Level 1 science; or
Equivalent NZQF standards; or

Beauty therapy
Personal care

Beauty Therapist
Beauty Consultant
Contracted or self-employed beauty professional
NZ Certificate in Makeup and Skincare (Introduction) (Level 3); or
Equivalent knowledge, skills, work experience or study; or
WITT New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) with CFS2.108 Health Careers Pathway (Human Biology) and achievement standard 91101.
Evidence of equivalent knowledge and skills gained through relevant life skills or work experience; or
Evidence of other study (formal or informal) at a level that demonstrates the potential to succeed at Level 4 of this programme.
NZ Certificate in Makeup and Skincare (Introduction) (Level 3); or
Equivalent knowledge, skills, work experience or study; or
WITT New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) with CFS2.108 Health Careers Pathway (Human Biology) and achievement standard 91101.
Evidence of equivalent knowledge and skills gained through relevant life skills or work experience; or
Evidence of other study (formal or informal) at a level that demonstrates the potential to succeed at Level 4 of this programme.