New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4)
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
Toi Ohomai
Become a qualified beauty therapist and gain hands-on experience with real clients, learning a range of beauty therapy services, salon skills, and foundational knowledge for a career in the beauty industry.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year


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Provide a range of beauty therapy services
Learn to deliver services such as mini facials, eyelash tinting, eyebrow shaping, waxing, makeup applications, manicures, and pedicures.

Deliver exceptional customer service
Develop interpersonal, client consultation, and sales skills applicable in beauty and retail environments.

Manage salon procedures and operations
Gain practical skills in salon reception, cashiering, and day-to-day beauty clinic operations.
What You're Signing Up For
This practical, full-time course prepares students to work as qualified beauty therapists. Students learn beauty services such as facials, waxing, eyelash tinting, eyebrow shaping, makeup application, as well as manicures and pedicures. The course also covers customer service, sales, reception, cashiering, and foundational knowledge in anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and salon management. Training is delivered by local and internationally trained tutors, and students gain real-life experience in an on-site beauty clinic.
Course Content
- Professional Practice
- Facial Services
- Eye Enhancement Services
- Makeup Practice
- Hair Removal
- Nail Services
- Foundation Body Therapy
- Salon Skills
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Nutrition
- Reception and cashiering skills
- Customer service and sales skills
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 1 or equivalent OR
Completed New Zealand Certificate in Make Up and Skincare (Level 3) OR
Evidence of ability to complete academic requirements
English language competency may be required (IELTS 5.5 or NZ Certificate in English Language Level 4, or equivalent)

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

Future employment opportunities might be
Beauty Therapist
Cosmetic Product Company Representative


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