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Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT)
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New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4)

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Certificate

Duration

1 year

Next start date

Expected Feb 2027

Campus

New Plymouth Campus

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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.

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.

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