New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4)
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
NorthTec
This programme provides the practical knowledge and skills needed to work in the beauty therapy industry in New Zealand and internationally, with hands-on training in a real salon environment.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Whangārei, Whangārei
It will take a total of 9 months
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Professional workplace standards
Implement professional standards and expectations in the beauty workplace, including health, safety and hygiene obligations.
Client consultation and treatment planning
Undertake full consultations, build rapport, conduct needs analysis, and develop customised beauty treatment plans.
Natural nail services
Apply knowledge of products, tools, and techniques for natural nail services in alignment with industry standards and trends.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4) equips students with a wide range of beauty therapy skills, allowing them to work in salons, spas, hotels, cruise ships, or manage their own business. Learning is highly practical with modern on-site salon facilities and regular salon days open to the public. The course covers facial and body treatments, Swedish massage, epilation, manicure and pedicure, skin care, makeup, and client consultation. Graduates will be prepared for various roles in the beauty industry.
Course Content
- Facial and body treatments
- Swedish body massage
- Manicures and pedicures
- Epilation (hair removal)
- Skin care
- Make-up application
- Client consultation and treatment planning
- Health, safety and hygiene in beauty workplaces
- Natural nail services
- Body care services
- Chemistry, physics and biology related to beauty therapy
- Nutrition for healthy skin, hair and nails
- Reception, sales and administration in beauty businesses
- Small business operation in the beauty sector
What you need to know first
Minimum age 16 or 17 at programme commencement (varies by intake)
NCEA Level 1 (or equivalent) for some intakes
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level
Physically able to complete all programme-specific outcomes
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Beauty
Personal Care
Wellness
Future employment opportunities might be
Beauty therapist in clinics or salons
Nail technician
Sales representative in the beauty sector
Luxury liner (cruise ship) beauty services
Consultant in retail cosmetic sectors
Self-employed business owner
Magazine beauty editor or writer
Mortician work
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