Get ready for the beauty industry. Gain skills in facial therapy, hair removal, manicure and pedicure, makeup, spray tanning, eyebrow shaping and eyelash tinting. Learn essential anatomy and physiology. Develop retail and reception skills in our salon and work with clients.

What you will learn

• Waxing
• Facial therapy
• Manicure and pedicure
• Make-up
• Eyebrow shaping and eyelash tinting services
• Client consultation, diagnosis and effective communication
• Retail and reception skills for beauty sales and service
• Knowledge of chemistry and electrical currents for facial therapy
• Safety, hygiene and first aid
• Nutritional principles
• Anatomy and physiology, including:
  • Cytology and Histology
  • The Lymphatic system
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Integumentary system

Career options

Beauty therapist

Course related costs

This programme has additional course related costs of approximately $645 (includes uniform, manicure items, brush set etc).

Related study options

New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Level 5)