New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Level 5)

Beauty & Personal Care

Launch your career into the beauty therapy industry with this diploma. Learn advanced beauty therapy techniques, salon administration, and client care.

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NZQA Level 5 Certification

Study Level

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Whitireia and WelTec, Not specified

It will take a total of 1 year

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Apply advanced beauty therapy techniques

Use advanced electrical facial and body therapy techniques, permanent hair removal, full body massage, and body treatments.

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Demonstrate professional client consultation

Effectively consult with clients regarding facial and body treatments, perform diagnosis, and employ effective communication.

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Manage salon operations

Utilize retail and reception skills, manage salon administration, sales, and services relevant to beauty therapy.

What You're Signing Up For

The New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Level 5) prepares students for work in the beauty industry with advanced technical and practical skills. The programme covers advanced facial and body therapy techniques, permanent hair removal, massage, anatomy and physiology, health and safety, small business skills, and professional client consultation. Students also gain hands-on workplace experience in industry salons and the opportunity to earn an internationally recognised CIDESCO diploma.

Course Content

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Chemistry as it relates to the skin
  • Knowledge of electrical currents for therapy
  • Body treatments including full body massage
  • Permanent hair removal
  • Client face and body consultation, diagnosis, and communication
  • Small business and management skills
  • Retail and reception skills for beauty therapy industry
  • Professional practice: Health & Safety & Hygiene
  • Advanced First Aid
  • Nutrition and its effect on the skin and body
  • Salon administration
  • Nine hours of workplace experience per week

What you need to know first

Successful completion of New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4) or equivalent academic qualification.

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Beauty Therapy

  • Personal Care

  • Health and Wellness

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Internationally recognised beauty therapist

  • Salon manager

  • Sales representative

  • Cruise line and resort worker

  • Small business owner

  • Tutor in beauty therapy