New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy

Beauty & Personal Care

A course by

UCOL

Gain the skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of beauty services and enter the beauty therapy industry with the UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4).

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NZQA Level 4 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Available in 3 locations

It will take a total of 40 weeks

This course requires 35 hours per week

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Professional and Ethical Practice

Demonstrate knowledge of ethical, professional conduct and best practices, including first aid and basic life support.

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Beauty Service Provision

Analyse, plan and provide a range of beauty services to meet client needs and industry standards.

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Technical Skills in Beauty

Perform manicure, pedicure, facials, waxing, make up, eye enhancement, and tanning treatments safely and effectively.

What You're Signing Up For

UCOL's New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4) provides foundational training for those beginning a career in beauty therapy. Learners develop practical skills in facials, waxing, nail treatments, make up, eye treatments, body tanning, and operate in a real beauty clinic setting, gaining confidence, technical know-how and industry experience. No prior experience in beauty is required. Graduates will be ready for employment as beauty therapists or to further specialise with a diploma.

Course Content

  • Professional Practice (ethics, health and hygiene, business basics)
  • Anatomy and Physiology for Beauty Therapy
  • Nail Services (manicure, pedicure, nail analysis)
  • Facial Treatments (skin analysis, facials using a range of products and techniques)
  • Make Up Services (industry trends, application skills, colour therapies)
  • Eye Works and Tanning (eyebrow/eyelash enhancement, tanning techniques)
  • Waxing Services (manual hair removal, waxing techniques)
  • Beauty Therapy Clinic (work experience in a supervised beauty salon)

What you need to know first

NCEA Level 2 or equivalent academic achievement

Entry at the discretion of the Executive Dean on a case-by-case basis

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Beauty Therapy

  • Personal Care

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Beautician/Beauty Therapist

  • Cosmetic product company representative