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.

NZ$7,823

inc GST

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NZQA Level 4 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

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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.

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Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology

Gain foundational scientific knowledge essential for beauty and massage therapy.

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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

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Beauty Therapy

  • Personal Care Services

  • Wellness

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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