New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) - Beauty
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
NorthTec
This programme provides an introduction to beauty therapy and is a starting point for entering the beauty therapy industry, offering foundation skills in a supportive learning environment.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 4 locations
It will take a total of 1 year


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Work collaboratively in a team
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others in a professional beauty therapy setting.

Apply basic beauty therapy skills
Gain experience and competence in a range of foundational beauty therapy techniques suitable for entry level positions.

Develop foundation literacy, numeracy, and IT skills
Strengthen core literacy, numeracy, and information technology skills applied in beauty therapy contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
Subject to NZQA approval. The New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) - Beauty aims to introduce students to beauty therapy, working collaboratively, and developing foundational literacy, numeracy, and IT skills relevant in a beauty therapy context. The programme is designed to support learners to progress into further beauty therapy studies or entry level employment, with a focus on teamwork and basic beauty therapy techniques.
Course Content
- Introduction to beauty therapy techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration in a professional context
- Developing literacy, numeracy and IT skills
- Supported workshops and regional learning
- Practical beauty therapy skills
What you need to know first
At least 16 years old at the time programme commences
Able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level
Physically able to complete programme-specific outcomes

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

Future employment opportunities might be
Beauty Therapist (entry-level support roles)
Nail Technician (entry-level)


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