New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4)

Summary

Study includes three days per week on campus (one late night per week scheduled in the second half of the programme).

Learn from industry experienced tutors and enjoy the benefits of small, supportive class sizes as you learn body therapy, facial therapy, nails and tanning as well as professional practice and an understating of anatomy and physiology. Put your new skills into practice with clients in Industrie Beauty Salon, our replica salon.

You will learn how to:

• implement profession standards and expectations relating to the beauty workplace including all relevant health, safety and hygiene obligations.
• undertake a full consultation with clients, build client rapport and perform an in-depth need analysis for beauty services and product needs to develop a beauty treatment plan.
• apply knowledge of natural nail services, facial and skincare services, manual hair removal and body care services.
• perform facial and skin care services.
• perform manual hair removal and body care services.
• apply knowledge of relevant aspects of chemistry, physics and biology in a beauty services context to provide effective services and ensure client comfort and safety.
• provide nutritional advice specific to the skin which is complementary for healthy skin, hair and nails.
• apply knowledge of skin and skin-related disease and disorders to identify symptoms and advise clients’ of possible implications in terms of proposed beauty services.
• provide reception and client sales services and carry out associated transactions and administration.
• contribute to the operation of a small beauty sector business or client base.

Programme Specific Information Entry Criteria

Academic Entry Criteria

• NCEA Level 2 including Level 1 literacy and numeracy with at least 12 credits in Level 1 science; or
• Equivalent NZQF standards; or
• NZ Certificate in Makeup and Skincare (Introduction) (Level 3); or
• Equivalent knowledge, skills, work experience or study; or
• WITT New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) with CFS2.108 Health Careers Pathway (Human Biology) and achievement standard 91101.

Life skills / Work experience Entry Criteria

• Evidence of equivalent knowledge and skills gained through relevant life skills or work experience; or
• Evidence of other study (formal or informal) at a level that demonstrates the potential to succeed at Level 4 of this programme.

Programme length

This is a one-year full-time programme of study, or equivalent part-time

Class times

Programme is delivered three days per week, one late night per week scheduled in 2nd half of the Programme.

Assessments

This programme includes competency-based assignments, theory tests and practical assessments.

Work Experience

This programme has no requirement for work experience, but students are recommended to undertake work experience to enhance their formal learning.

Education pathway

This qualification builds on the New Zealand Certificate in Makeup and Skincare (Level 3) and may lead to the: NZ Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Level 5).

Employment pathway

Graduates of this qualification may be employed, contracted or self-employed, in positions such as: Beauty Therapist and Beauty Consultant.

Additional Course Related Costs

• Beauty Therapy Tools Kit - Approx $300.00 - purchased at WITT
• Beauty tunic and pants - $130 (if student is new to WITT)
• Uniform/ Personal presentation - Approx. $250 (includes pants, shoes, makeup and hair products) black cardigan optional.
• Uniform T-shirts optional at a cost of $30
• Stationery and printing - Approx. $100
• **Reassessment/Resubmission Fee: At least $10 per performance criteria to a max of $50

Changes for new learners

WITT and this programme are part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. 

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