New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy
Course details
| Domestic tuition | $6,532 per year |
|---|---|
| International tuition | $20,500 |
| NZQF Level | 4 |
About the course
Learn new skills and experience what it's like to work in the exciting world of beauty with the UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy.
A day in the life of a beauty therapist involves helping clients look and feel good. The environment is warm, cosy and relaxing, and your clients look forward to seeing you. To make your start with a rewarding career in beauty, study the UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy.
You'll gain the skills and knowledge to analyse, plan and provide a broad range of beauty services. This qualification is intended for learners who have little or no prior learning or experience in the field.
Practical experience
Regular client days are incorporated into the learning process at one of the UCOL Beauty Clinics in Palmerston North, Whanganui, Masterton or Levin, providing you with real industry experience, and honing your professionalism, relationship-building skills and teamwork.
Successful graduates of the UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy will have a range of highly desirable employment skills for the industry, including:
- Confident communication
- The ability to work independently or as a team member
- Technical beauty knowledge
- Retailing skills within a commercial beauty environment.
Employment options include working as a beautician or cosmetic product company representative.
Education pathway
Graduates who wish to further specialise can enrol in:
- New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy
About the provider
UCOL in its many forms has been part of the community for more than a century. We are a proud example of a successful Institute of Technology and Polytechnic. We have a rich heritage and much to contribute to the future of vocational learning.
When you study with UCOL you’re much more than a number. We take the time to get to know you, to understand who you are. By sharing your strengths and what you want to achieve, we can truly help you get to where you want to be.
At UCOL, we’re here to support you all the way. Studying can be a challenge, we get that.
Study takes commitment, which, together with a learning style that suits you and the support you need, is a very powerful combination. At UCOL we encourage resilience and build self-confidence while you learn - providing our students with even greater opportunities.
As a student studying on or off campus, you can expect to learn skills and gain knowledge that sets you on your way. Gaining a qualification is a wonderful achievement that is earned, not given. We encourage you to stay in touch and make life-long learning a part of your journey. Ultimately, we want you to find your own place, whatever that may mean for you.
Our networks with local employers go beyond one-way exchanges, we value meaningful connections that are mutually beneficial. These relationships keep our education grounded, our programmes relevant, and job opportunities real. Our approach is truly collaborative.
UCOL graduates are well-rounded and possess the skills and values employers are looking. They are valued members of their local community. With campuses in Palmerston North, Whanganui, Wairarapa and Horowhenua, and various delivery locations, we’re well known throughout the central and lower North Island.
Being close to our communities is a vital part of who we are. We strive to deepen connections and help our communities to grow and prosper. We aspire to build positive, meaningful relationships that benefit our students and graduates. That is why we exist.