New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4)
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
NMIT
Gain skills for a beauty therapy career—learn makeup, facials, eye treatments, waxing, nails, and spray tanning. Hands-on training in a real salon and taught by industry experts.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Nelson, Nelson
It will take a total of 40 weeks


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Perform Beauty Therapy Treatments
Develop practical skills in makeup, facials, facial treatments, waxing, eye treatments, nails, and spray tanning in line with industry standards.

Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology
Gain foundational scientific knowledge essential for beauty and massage therapy.

Client Service and Salon Experience
Apply professional practice and client service skills in a commercial beauty salon environment.
What You're Signing Up For
This Level 4 certificate prepares students for a career in the beauty therapy industry by teaching a range of beauty treatments and client care. Students develop understanding of human anatomy and physiology, and practical skills in facial treatments, makeup, massage, waxing, tanning, and nails. Delivery includes hands-on experience in a commercial training salon and opportunities for industry visits and competitions.
Course Content
- Professional Practice
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Nail Services
- Facial Treatments
- Make Up Services
- Eye Works and Tanning
- Waxing Services
- Beauty Therapy Clinic Experience
What you need to know first
80 credits NCEA Level 1 or above, including 10 literacy credits and 10 numeracy credits at Level 1 or above
Alternative entry may be considered for applicants who can demonstrate suitable skills through study, work or life experience
Applicants must be at least 17 years of age at the time the programme commences

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Beauty Therapy
Personal Care Services
Wellness

Future employment opportunities might be
Beauty therapist
Make-up artist
Wellbeing therapist
Nail technician
Waxing or electrolysis technician
Massage therapist
Beauty therapist on cruise ships or superyachts
Beauty therapy sales technician
Beauty therapy pharmacy sales technician
Make-up for television and film
Beauty therapy educator


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