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, Whakatāne |
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| Next intake | Feb 2020 View more details |
| Study options |
1 year full-time, including holidays (if applicable) |
| Total credits | 120 |
| StudyLink assistance | Available |
| Indicative Fees | $5,832 total cost of qualification for domestic students View full fees information |
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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 | $5,832 total cost of qualification for domestic students |
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Help with fees
Are you Eligible for Free Fees?
There are two ways you can take advantage of free fees. One is through Toi Ohomai’s range of free courses. These are separate to the government’s ‘fees free’ initiative so you don’t need to check your eligibility in relation to fees – simply apply in the normal way and we’ll take it from there.
The other is through the government’s ‘fees free’ initiative: If you’re starting tertiary study for the first time you might be eligible for a year’s worth of free fees. Find out more in our FAQ about the government’s fees free initiative.
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.
Helpful Information
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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:
Complete a diagnostic assessment either prior to or in the first 2 weeks of their study to ensure students can meet adequate literacy and numeracy skills to enable them to meet all academic, health and safety requirements of their programme and to enable appropriate support to be provided.
Provide evidence of ability to complete academic requirements.
Other Considerations
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).
Course Locations and Intake Information
| Location | Campus | Start Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotorua | Mokoia Campus | 17 Feb 2020 | |
| Taupō | Taupō Campus | 17 Feb 2020 | |
| Taupō | Taupō Campus | 17 Feb 2020 | |
| Tauranga | Windermere Campus | 17 Feb 2020 | |
| Rotorua | Mokoia Campus | 13 Jul 2020 | |
| Tauranga | Windermere Campus | 13 Jul 2020 | |
| Whakatāne | Whakatāne Campus | 13 Jul 2020 |
Study options
- 1 year full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
