New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4)
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
SIT
Equip yourself with practical skills in the beauty industry. This programme covers a range of beauty therapy services for nails, skin, and makeup, as well as customer service and business practices.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Queenstown, Queenstown
It will take a total of 1 year
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Deliver a range of beauty services
Provide natural nail, skin, facial, and body care services including manicures, pedicures, waxing, facial therapy, and makeup.
Develop and implement beauty treatment plans
Consult with clients, identify their needs, and formulate appropriate beauty therapy plans.
Demonstrate knowledge of skin, nutrition, and hygiene
Identify skin types, diseases, and disorders; give nutritional advice relating to skin care; and maintain high standards of health, safety, and hygiene.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4) prepares students to deliver a range of professional beauty services, including nail care, skincare, hair removal, makeup, and relaxation massage. The course also includes aspects of small business operation, customer service, health and safety, nutrition, and preparation for international examinations. Graduates will be work-ready for roles in beauty therapy and associated fields.
Course Content
- Anatomy and physiology relevant to beauty services
- Consultation and treatment planning with clients
- Dermatology - skin diseases and disorders
- Health, safety and hygiene in salon practices
- Manicure and pedicure techniques
- Nutrition as it relates to skin and beauty
- Reception and customer service in the beauty industry
- Small business operations in beauty services
- Facial care services, including cleansing, exfoliation, massage, masks, and makeup application
- Body care services including waxing, self-tanning, and foundation massage techniques
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 1 or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Beauty services
Personal care
Future employment opportunities might be
Beauty therapist
Cosmetic product company representative
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