Certificate in Aromatherapy

Health Studies

Gain an industry-recognised qualification in aromatherapy and learn to use herbal oils for health, wellness, and beauty. This course covers essential oil production, plant identification, safe usage, and practical applications.

NZ$1,264

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It will take a total of 6 months

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Understand principles of plant taxonomy

Learn how plant taxonomy works and how to use scientific names for plant identification relevant to aromatherapy.

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Summarise principles and practices of aromatherapy

Outline uses and benefits of essential oils and the role of aromatherapy in health and beauty.

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Evaluate safety and usage of essential oils

Assess risks and safe practices for use of essential and hazardous oils in health and wellness routines.

What You're Signing Up For

Are you passionate about natural health and wellness? The Certificate in Aromatherapy is designed for those who want to harness the power of essential oils for health and beauty. You will learn how to use oils to soothe headaches, ease insomnia and joint pain, and enhance your well-being. Incorporate essential oils into candles, massage blends, baths, and more. The course provides in-depth knowledge of essential oil production, safe usage, plant identification, and extraction methods, plus practical experience to integrate oils into daily wellness rituals. Graduates will be prepared for junior roles in holistic therapy, wellness, and beauty industries.

Course Content

  • Plant Identification
  • Introduction to Aromatherapy
  • Essential Oils
  • Safe Use of Essential Oils
  • Carriers
  • Growing and Harvesting Oils for Essential Oil Production
  • Methods of Extraction
  • Hazardous Herbs and Oils
  • Principles of plant taxonomy and naming plants
  • Scientific classification of plants
  • Historical evolution and trends in aromatherapy
  • Marketing strategies for herbs
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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Health and Wellness

  • Beauty

  • Complementary Therapy

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Aromatherapist Assistant

  • Complementary Therapy Support Worker

  • Spa Therapist Assistant

  • Holistic Therapy Coordinator

  • Beauty Therapist Assistant (Aromatherapy)

  • Wellness Practitioner (Junior)

  • Massage Therapy Assistant

  • Natural Health Advisor (Junior)

  • Holistic Health Programme Assistant

  • Retreat Facilitator Assistant

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