Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Western Institute of Technology at TaranakiThis course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Diploma
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Mar 2025
Campus
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki
Build on your existing skills and learn the latest advanced beauty therapy techniques including lash lifting, lash extensions, microdermabrasion, body machinery, facial peels, advanced massage techniques and more. You will also be able to undertake CIDESCO qualifications (optional).
Classes are taught three days a week on campus (one late night per week to be scheduled throughout the year).
Beauty therapy graduates are in demand and you can expect to gain work in a salon or be able to work independently.
The programme includes
Lash lifting
Lash extensions
Microdermabrasion
Body machinery
Facial peels
Hot stone massage
Brow lamination
Brazilian waxing
Graduates will be able to:
implement professional standards and expectations relating to advanced beauty services including all relevant health, safety and hygiene obligations.
undertake an in-depth consultation and build rapport with clients to analyse and evaluate their needs, and develop and manage a treatment plan for advanced beauty services.
apply knowledge of advanced skin care, body therapy and hair removal services as well as products and related skills, to meet client’s needs during and after treatment, in accordance with industry standards and current and emerging trends.
apply knowledge of relevant aspects of chemistry, physics and biology in an advanced beauty services context to provide effective services and ensure client comfort and safety.
manage the operation of a small beauty sector business or client base.
apply knowledge of skin and body diseases and disorders in order to identify symptoms, provide information and advice, and refer clients to health practitioners in accordance with industry standards relating to scope of practice.
provide nutritional advice which is complementary to advanced beauty services.
Employment pathway
Graduates of this qualification may be employed, contracted or self-employed, in positions such as:
Beauty Therapist
Salon Manager/owner
Product Company Representative
IELTS Test - General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5; TOEFL Paper-based Test (pBT) where the test was carried out prior to 1 October 2017 Score of 500 (with an essay score of 4 TWE); TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) Score of 35 (with a writing score of 14); Cambridge English Examinations - B2 First or B2 First for Schools with a score of 154. No less than 154 in each skill; OET - Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests; NZCEL Expiring - Level 3 (General) or (Workplace); Current - Level 3 (General); Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 36 with no band score lower than 36; Language Cert - B1 Achiever IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill; Trinity ISE - ISE I with no less than distinction in any band.
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