Course Overview
Become a qualified beauty therapist with this hands-on beauty course.
You'll learn from our local and internationally trained tutors and get real-life beauty therapy experience at our on-site beauty clinic.
You’ll learn how to provide beauty services like mini facials, eyelash tinting, eyebrow shaping, waxing and makeup applications, as well as manicures and pedicures. Learn customer service and sales skills for a range of products – as well as essential reception and cashiering skills which can be used in any service or retail role.
This course also expands your mind with topics in anatomy, physiology, nutrition and salon skills!
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4)
| Locations | Rotorua, Taupō, Tauranga |
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| Next intake | Feb 2025 View more details |
| Study options |
1 year full-time, including holidays (if applicable) |
| Total credits | 120 |
| StudyLink assistance | Available |
| Indicative Fees | $6,979 for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
To see the information for international students change your location using the button at the top right of the screen.
Career opportunities
- Beauty Therapist
- Cosmetic Product Company Representative
Topics you'll cover
- Professional Practice
- Facial Services
- Eye Enhancement Services
- Makeup Practice
- Hair Removal
- Nail Services
- Foundation Body Therapy
- Salon Skills
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | $6,979 for domestic students |
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Your final fee may vary if:
- you have a choice of topics/papers to study
- the qualification excludes GST
- there are extra course materials to purchase
- student levies apply
We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.
* Important fee information, and hints and tips
Help with fees
Are you Eligible for Free Fees?
There are several ways to take advantage of free study at Toi Ohomai. Find out how on our Fees Free FAQ page.
Student Loans and Allowances
This course meets the requirements for student allowance and student loan applications through StudyLink.
- A student loan helps to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees), study materials e.g. books, equipment, and living costs. You'll have to pay this money back.
- A student allowance is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you're studying. You don't have to pay the money back.
Find out more and apply at studylink.govt.nz
Scholarships
Scholarships are one way you might be able to get some financial help. Any scholarships specifically related to this course are shown below, otherwise check out the full list of scholarships promoted by Toi Ohomai.
Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
You must have:
- NCEA Level 2 with passes in English/Te Reo Māori or education achievement at least equivalent to NCEA Level 2 or,
- completed the New Zealand Certificate in Make Up and Skincare (Level 3), or
- evidence of ability to complete academic requirements.
For domestic applicants for whom English is not their first language evidence of language competency may be required.
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
For courses at levels 1-3, domestic and international students will be required to:
Provide evidence of ability to complete academic requirements.
English language requirements
An IELTS General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed NZ Certificate in English Language (Level 4), or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined in NZQF related Rules (Rule 18).
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Course Locations and Intake Information
| Location | Campus | Start Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotorua | Mokoia Campus | 17 Feb 2025 | |
| Taupō | Taupō Campus | 17 Feb 2025 | |
| Tauranga | Windermere Campus | 17 Feb 2025 | |
| Rotorua | Mokoia Campus | 14 Jul 2025 | |
| Tauranga | Windermere Campus | 14 Jul 2025 |
Study options
- 1 year full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
