OSTC Beauty Therapy - Cromwell (Level 3)
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
A practical, hands-on Level 3 programme for secondary school students interested in a career in beauty, make-up, or fashion, offering essential beauty therapy skills at Otago Secondary Tertiary College (OSTC) Cromwell.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Cromwell, Cromwell
Core skills this course teaches
Perform comprehensive skincare services
Demonstrate ability to assess and perform skincare treatments for a range of facial types and skin conditions.
Apply professional make-up techniques
Develop skills to perform make-up services suitable for clients in various settings including fashion, TV, and special events.
Deliver special effects makeup
Gain foundational experience in special effects makeup for costume, film, and theatre applications.
What You're Signing Up For
OSTC Beauty Therapy Level 3 builds on the skills learned in Level 2 and introduces students to advanced beauty therapy concepts. Designed for secondary school students, this practical course teaches you to work with a wide range of clients, perform skincare and makeup services, and explore special-effects makeup for costumes, movies, and theatre. This is a hands-on, client-facing course to prepare you for multiple beauty industry roles and further education. Study is typically fully funded but is limited to allocated places.
Course Content
- Structure and functions of the face, skin types and conditions
- Facial skincare services and preparation for makeup
- Professional makeup services
- Special effects makeup for film, theatre, and costume
- Working with diverse clients (different skin types, ages, styles)
What you need to know first
Completion of OSTC Beauty Therapy Level 2 is preferred.
Applicants without Level 2 will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may need to complete additional units.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Beauty Therapy
Personal Care
Make-up
Future employment opportunities might be
Trainee Beautician
Beauty Sales Representative
Health Resort Employee
Make-up for TV/Movie Industry/Fashion/Events
Make-up Artist
Beauty Business Owner
Massage Therapist
Image Consultant
Otago Polytechnic is known for high quality, hands on learning that leads to strong outcomes. With excellent student satisfaction, high graduate employment rates, and a commitment to sustainability, it’s a place where practical skills meet purpose. Their award winning programmes span design, fashion, creative arts, trades, health, and business, giving you real experience and real confidence for whatever comes next.