New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy

Beauty & Personal Care

A course by

UCOL

Gain the necessary skills and knowledge to provide advanced beauty services and manage a small beauty therapy business with the UCOL New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy.

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NZQA Level 5 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Available in 2 locations

It will take a total of 1 year

This course requires 25 hours per week

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Advanced Beauty Therapy Skills

Critically analyse client needs and provide advanced beauty services meeting industry standards.

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Practical Industry Experience

Gain hands-on experience by delivering beauty treatments in supervised clinics and practicum settings.

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Business and Client Management

Manage operations of a client base or small beauty therapy business including sustainable business practices.

What You're Signing Up For

This one-year full-time diploma provides students with advanced skills in beauty therapy including spa and massage, advanced skin care, hair removal, electrical facial and body therapy, as well as practical experience in beauty clinics. Students develop client consultation, critical analysis of client needs, business management skills, and professionalism to prepare for a career as a beauty therapist or related roles. The qualification consists of 120 credits and builds on the New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy.

Course Content

  • Beauty Therapy Science (15 credits) - anatomy, physiology, science and nutrition for beauty therapy
  • Spa and Massage Therapy (20 credits) with 25 practicum hours
  • Advanced Skin Care (15 credits) with 10 practicum hours
  • Advanced Hair Removal (25 credits) with 35 practicum hours
  • Electrical Facial Therapy (15 credits) with 10 practicum hours
  • Electrical Body Therapy (15 credits) with 10 practicum hours
  • Applied Beauty Therapy Practice (Clinic) (15 credits) with 40 practicum hours

What you need to know first

New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy Level 4 or equivalent skills and knowledge

For international students: IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band below 5 or equivalent; NCEA equivalency if under 20 years old

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Beauty Therapy

  • Personal Care

  • Hospitality & Services

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Beauty therapist in day spas, salons, or cruise ships

  • Clinic manager

  • Product company representative

  • Brand manager

  • Account manager

  • Clinic owner